Patrick Shannon (filmmaker)
Patrick Shannon (born 29 April 1989) also known as Nang Ḵuulas and Evil Patrick,[1] is a Haida filmmaker,[1] photographer, graphic designer, storyteller and socialpreneur. Patrick is based out of Skidegate, on Haida Gwaii, and works across Canada and internationally.
He uses media and technology to address social and cultural issues that rural and urban Indigenous people face.[2] Evil Patrick is a socialpreneur, creating Evil Patrick By Design,[3] and has co-founded Project Gwaii, X̱aayda Hub and InnoNative.[2]
Background[edit]
Patrick was raised by elders in the village of Skidegate, Haida Gwaii.[1] These teachings instilled a Haida worldview in Patrick from a young age.
Career[edit]
Socialpreneur[edit]
Patrick is the owner and director of InnoNative, a video and graphic design tech-based businesses based out of Haida Gwaii and Vancouver. Patrick works on mini documentaries, short films, music videos, graphic design [4] and promotional pieces for magazines, newspapers, and TV including Global BC, CTV’s Breakfast Television and Sports Illustrated.
InnoNative is focused on developing young talent in rural communities. The production team consists of youth that are being mentored in the film industry. Each project helps support and give opportunities to youth on Haida Gwaii, and develop digital industries for Indigenous people, while maintaining values and traditions.
Awards[edit]
Patrick was recognized by the Ashoka Changemakers and American Express as one of the “Top 15 Emerging Innovators” in Canada.[5]
Patrick won the Young Entrepreneur's Award from the BC Aboriginal Business Awards in 2015.[3][6][7][8]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Length | Location | Genre | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Downcast | Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor | 7 min | Canada | Experimental, Short, Horror | Evil Patrick Shannon |
| 2011 | 2 Minutes for Slashing | Direcror, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor | 5 min | Canada | Short, Comedy, Musical | The Crazy8s Film Society |
| 2013 | Dawn of the Red | |||||
| 2014 | Red Warrior' | 1:30 min | Haida Gwaii, Canada | Short | Haida Media Network | |
| 2014 | Old Masset Family Fun Day | Producer | 2:46 min | Masset, Haida Gwaii | Community | Council of the Haida Nation Communications & Haida Media Network |
| 2014 | Skidegate Days | Producer | 3:03 min | Skidegate, Haida Gwaii | Community | Council of the Haida Nation Communications & Haida Media Network, Patrick Shannon, Taj Olson, Malcolm MacLean and Sam Cohn Cousineau |
| 2014 | Haida Gwaii Youth Assembly | Producer | 2:46 min | Haida Gwaii | Community | Staas Guujaaw, Samantha Derrick, Ravi Camire, Taj Olson, Duncan Rumak, Damian Shaw. Co-facilitators - Alex Martinuik & Francois Viljoen. Lead - EVIL Patrick Shannon |
| 2014 | Haida Gwaii Youth Assembly - Happy | Producer | 3:17 min | Haida Gwaii | Community | Staas Guujaaw, Samantha Derrick, Ravi Camire, Taj Olson, Duncan Rumak, Damian Shaw, Co-facilitators - Alex Martinuik & Francois Viljoen, Lead - EVIL Patrick Shannon |
| 2015 | Haida Gwaii Youth Assembly | Producer | 2:46 min | Haida Gwaii | Community | EVIL Patrick Shannon, Nick Allen, Damian Shaw, Elijah Washington, Anni Koenig, Zaya Zaleska, Niccola Marsden |
| 2017 | O for a Thousand Tongues | Associate Produce | 15 min | Haida Gwaii | Short, Drama, Thriller | |
| 2017 | Red Girl | |||||
| 2014 | Unclaimed | Actor | 120 mins | Canada | Drama | CBC Television |
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Patrick Shannon". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "#BCTechSummit Speakers". BC Tech Summit. 2017.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Dann, Moira (Fall–Winter 2015). "Honoured by the Invitation" (PDF). Indigenous Education, University of Victoria: 8–9.
- ↑ "The Big Show Returns January 30!". Critical Hit Show. 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- ↑ Changemakers, Ashoka's. "American Express and Ashoka Launch Campaign to Support Forty-five Future Leaders of Social Change". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- ↑ "British Columbia Achievement Foundation". www.bcachievement.com. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- ↑ "Patrick Shannon wins Young Entrepreneur award from BC Aboriginal Business - CFNR :: First Nations Radio". cfnrfm.ca. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- ↑ Observer, Haida Gwaii. "Patrick Shannon named B.C.'s Young Aboriginal Entrepreneur of the Year - Haida Gwaii Observer". www.haidagwaiiobserver.com. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
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