Michael Patti

Michael Patti is an accomplished film director and cinematographer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Over the past decade he has created visual content for major brands, musical artists, and producers around the globe. Patti started his career in the grip and electric departments before moving into the camera department at Panavision in Florida. He moved to New York City in 2010 and completed a year of directorial study at the New York Film Academy. In conjunction, he practiced cinematography under mentor and cinematographer, Piero Basso, AIC. After one year of study, Patti became an apprentice to award-winning cinematographer and photographer, Adolfo Doring, and learned the importance of a single frame. Over the years, Patti has excelled in creating stunning imagery in challenging environments, ranging from the rain forests of South America to the deserts of the Middle East. He has worked under notable directors including Christian Weber (Park Pictures) and Academy Award-winner, Berry Levinson. With immense passion, Patti continues to create narrative, music video, and commercial content, coast to coast and abroad. From development to post-production, Michael utilizes his departmental strengths to deliver quality direction with decisive communication.