Patrick McGuinn – Pride Month Interview

Born in Hollywood to Rock star parents, Roger and Ianthe McGuinn, Patrick became interested in Puppet shows and costume-making as a young boy, then began making Claymation films at age ten with his mother’s super-8mm camera. Later, making larger-format strange films with his father’s Bolex 16mm camera. Attended NYU Tisch Shool of the Arts, making more odd 16mm films. Into adulthood with limited means, produced several short films (Suroh: Alien Hitchhiker, Puppets & Demons), four features (Kill Me Tomorrow, Sun Kissed, Eulogy for a Vampire, Leather), and a feature-length documentary (Pursuit of Happyness), all of which have found distribution, despite their lack of big-name stars and apparent non-commercial appeal.

I’ve been making movies since I was age 8- with my mother’s super-8mm camera. Making movies goes hand in hand with how I like to express myself.

Pride is an essential part of existing, and the 21st century has made it even more easy than ever before. There are still countries in this world that criminalize people based on whom they love, but things are changing the more visible we become, professing our love, and being outspoken.

I’ve been painting figurative art, lately! It became a singular way of expressing myself during the Pandemic, and now it is a part of my vocabulary of music, film and art. I highly recommend getting out some paint brushes and paints and making art, no matter what it looks like! You will find that you feel great, and the results could surprise you.