Patricia Chica also known as Chicatronica is a Canadian film and television director, producer and writer.
The American horror movie site Dread CentralDread Central referenced her in their list of the "Rising Female Filmmakers" to watch along other notable female directors like the Soska Sisters and Jennifer Kent. "Patricia Chica is known for making bold, edgy, and visually striking independent films”, mentioned the article.
Chica promotes an environment of expression, harmony and growth thanks to an integrated creative process involving Chi Energy.Chi Energy
Life and career
From 2001 to 2008, Patricia worked as a writer, director and producer on a documentary series shot around the world for networks such as National Geographic, CBC, Showcase, OLN, CTV, W Network, Oxygen,Playback Discovery-Travel Channel.URLWire
In 2008, Patricia completed another author-driven documentary entitled Rockabilly 514, co-directed with British filmmaker Mike Wafer. For over four years, they documented the lives and tribulations of a group of young people who live a lifestyle inspired by 1950's rock n' roll music.Montreal Mirror The film won the Best Documentary Award at the Director's Chair Film Festival Director's Chair Film Festival 2009 Award Winners in New York and has been screened at numerous festivals around the world.
Patricia Chica was ranked by popular vote #10 (in 2009),Montreal Mirror #5 (in 2010),Montreal Mirror #8 (in 2011) Montreal Mirror and #10 (2012)Montreal Mirror in the Top 10 list of the best local filmmakers in the Montreal Mirror Reader's Poll, making her the first female director to ever be part of the list.
In 2013, the readers of CULT #MTL MagazineCULT #MTL Magazine voted for Patricia Chica in the TOP 3 of the Best Local Filmmakers making her the only female on the list. Her short film Ceramic Tango also made it to the TOP 4 in the Best Local Film category.
In 2015, Patricia Chica was part of the Anthology film Women in Horror Month PSA. She is listed by Dread Central in the "Rising Female Filmmakers" Rising Female Filmmakers to watch.
In 2022 she released the theatrical feature film Montreal Girls.Charles-Henri Ramond, "Montréal Girls – Film de Patricia Chica". Films du Québec, June 3, 2023.
Filmography (selected work) 2005 - 5 Takes (series producer season 1, director - television series) 2008 - Rockabilly 514 (co-director, cinematographer - feature-length documentary) 2022 - Montreal Girls
References
External links Official Website