Patrick grew up in Jersey in the Channel Islands. During his school years in Sherborne, Patrick wrote for the student newspaper guiding him towards a career in journalism. He went on to read English literature at the University of Edinburgh, with a focus on the fiction of Don Delilo. One summer he got a chance to work as a runner on set and after that he found a love of film. He enrolled in the MA screenwriting course at the London Film School. It’s said he has come full circle as when he was younger Patrick would spend his time making films with friends, always insisting on directing and editing. Patrick is now working towards a career in screenwriting.