Patrik Krivanek is a film and TV director, producer, and screenwriter based in both London, United Kingdom, and Prague, Czech Republic. He is passionate about exploring various genres and creating highly immersive films and stories that are entertaining, socially relevant, thought-provoking, and both visually and character-driven. To achieve an authentically dramatic experience for the audience, he often chooses to film on analogue 16mm film, blending the raw style of cinéma vérité with more polished cinematic techniques. His main focus is always on presenting great stories while maintaining technical excellence. Throughout his diverse career, he has been praised for his attention to detail and his collaborative approach in working with actors, aiming to support them in achieving moving and believable performances through method acting.
He received a Film BA degree (Directing & Screenwriting) from the Westminster Film School in London, where he was also the Vice President of the Film Society and Co-Director of the Westminster Film Festival. Prior to that, he attended the Film & TV School Wales (formerly known as Newport Film School). During and shortly after completing his studies, he became a member of several film organisations: BAFTA, the British Film Institute (BFI), the International Screenwriting Association (ISA), and the Royal Television Society (RTS).
Over the years, he has gained valuable experience in both assistant and executive roles on a wide range of film projects, from short films to multi-million-dollar features, as well as high-end TV programs and commercials. He has been fortunate enough to work on projects led by Academy Award®, BAFTA®, and Emmy®-winning filmmakers, such as Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman.
He is the founder and CEO of Ephor Pictures Ltd., an independent film and TV production company based in London. His passion and dedication to the craft have been recognized with several awards and nominations at renowned film festivals across the globe, including Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Austin, Toronto, London, Berlin, Cardiff, and Prague. He is deeply committed to telling meaningful stories through visual media and hopes to make positive and impactful contributions to the world of cinema. Currently, he is in the pre-production stage of his directorial feature debut titled Muddy Shoes.