Biography

Patrick Perez Vidauri is an American writer, director, and producer whose work spans feature films, documentaries, and television. His films combine cinematic storytelling with a curiosity about culture, identity, and the forces that shape contemporary American life. Whether working in fiction or documentary, he is drawn to character-driven stories where humor, conflict, and moral complexity reveal a deeper understanding of the human experience.

His feature films have been distributed by HBO, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Netflix. His romantic comedy "In Other Words," starring Chris Kattan, premiered on HBO Max, while "Say a Little Prayer," executive produced by Edward James Olmos and starring multi-platinum recording artist Luis Fonsi, earned a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of its Netflix release in Fall 2026.

Patrick co-directed the feature documentary "Into the Fire" with Cristina Nava and previously served as Supervising Producer on the Netflix documentary "The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story." His television career spans directing, producing, editing, and post-production leadership for major studios, networks, and streaming platforms, following more than a decade as a professional television editor.

A graduate of Columbia University, where he earned a degree in Anthropology, and UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television, where he received a Student Emmy Award, Patrick founded Myth Machine, a creative studio dedicated to developing ambitious film and television projects that blend commercial entertainment with enduring themes.

He is developing a slate of character-driven television and feature projects through Myth Machine, including the dramatic series "An American Sound" and the feature films "No Cop Calling" and "Black Ink." He is also attached to direct "The Gunfighter," a grounded action feature written by Tom Jenkins and produced by Malek Hanna, with legendary producer Mario Kassar serving as executive producer.
- IMDb mini biography by: A Minsky

Patrick Perez Vidauri studied Anthropology at Columbia University in the City of New York and at Universidad Autonoma De Yucatan.