Person
Parris Patton
Directing
Biography
Parris Patton graduated from the University of Bridgeport's film program in 1988. His thesis films "Dancer" won several honors including the Chicago International Film Festival's Gold Plaque. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Parris met the artist then known as Prince. He was hired as Head of Film Production at Paisley Park Studios and moved to Minnesota. During the next three years Parris produced, directed and edited three concert films, several music videos and a number of eclectic short films. Upon returning to Hollywood, Parris immediately began filming Creature. Concurrent with the making of Creature Parris directed and edited The Cheshire Cat, a 35mm feature film noir which played at the Brussels Film Festival. He has also had several successful art shows showcasing his unique photo-emulsion on canvas artwork.
Known for

Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
Director

Mary J. Blige's My Life
Editor

3 Chains o' Gold
Director

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines
Editor

Prince: The Undertaker
Director

Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor
Director

The Who - At Kilburn 1977
Assistant Editor

No Room for Rockstars
Director

Building the House of Love
Editor

Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA Riots
Editor
Filmography
- 2021Mary J. Blige's My LifeEditor
- 2012No Room for RockstarsDirector
- 2012Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA RiotsEditor
- 2008The Who - At Kilburn 1977Assistant Editor
- 2007Amazing Journey: The Story of The WhoDirector
- 1999Behind the Life of Chris GainesEditor
- 1999CreatureDirector
- 1994Prince: The Sacrifice Of VictorDirector
- 19943 Chains o' GoldDirector
- 1994Building the House of LoveEditor
- 1993Prince: The UndertakerDirector
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