Patrick Stark

Patrick Stark is a Vancouver-based filmmaker who co-directed and co-produced the short film "Any Wednesday" alongside Academy Award winner Allie Light.13 Here are some key details about Patrick Stark and his involvement with "Any Wednesday":

Background and Experience

Patrick Stark has a background as an assistant director, which gave him valuable experience in working closely with actors, efficient scheduling, and understanding the timing of film production.1 He has worked in the film industry for many years, including as a trainee assistant director on "The X-Files".3

Collaboration on "Any Wednesday"

Role:: Stark served as co-director and co-producer of "Any Wednesday" with Allie Light.1

Involvement:: He joined the project after the script was completed, having been introduced to Allie Light through a mutual friend.1 Stark was instrumental in:

• Scouting and surveying locations
• Organizing casting sessions
• Assembling the crew
• Acquiring gear rentals
• Creating shot lists and working with a storyboard artist1

Filming Location:: Stark suggested shooting the film in Vancouver due to favorable financial conditions, even though it was initially planned for Austin.2

Approach to Co-Directing

Stark's approach to co-directing with Allie Light was collaborative and balanced:

• He ensured that Allie's desired shots were realized first
• He then supplemented with his own creative ideas
• This strategy provided a variety of quality takes for the editing room1

Other Projects

Besides "Any Wednesday," Stark has been working on a documentary titled "One Life, No Regrets," which explores his own fear of singing in public.23

Recognition

"Any Wednesday" has been well-received at various film festivals, winning awards for acting, directing, and Best Film.3 The film has screened at festivals in Toronto, Cincinnati, Tampa Bay, Mill Valley, Austin, Cannes, and St. Petersburg, Russia.3

Patrick Stark's LinkedIn username is patrick-stark-b53327b, as mentioned in the query.4