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[[Alpesh Patel]] (born February 19, 1972) is an [[Indian-American]] film director, screenwriter, producer and editor. His films include ''Graduation Night'' (2003), ''Blind Ambition'' (2006), and ''Touch Wood'' (2009). Patel also serves as an editor for the reality TV show, ''[[Ghost Hunters]]''.


==Background==
==Background==
Patel was born in [[India]]. Even at a very young age he loved to go the see Bollywood with his father. He immigrated to the United States with his parents in at the age of 7 in 1979. He continued to be fascinated by movies.
Patel was born in India. At a very young age, he loved to go to [[Bollywood]] with his father. He emigrated to the United States with his parents at the age of 7 in 1979. He continues to be fascinated by movies.


After graduating from [[Penn State]]’s film program, Patel worked for Cerebellum Corporation shooting and directing [[Standard Deviants]] videos. After a year at Cerebellum, he moved to [[Los Angeles]], where he runs VisionStorm Entertainment as a vehicle to make his films.<ref name="DC">{{cite web|url=http://www.collegian.psu.edu/venues/2008/11/13/alumnus_alpesh_patel_released.aspx|title=Alumnus Alpesh Patel released new film|last=Santoro|first=Alexa|date=13 November 2008|publisher=[[Daily Collegian]]|accessdate=22 January 2010}}</ref>
After graduating from [[Penn State]]'s film program, Patel worked for Cerebellum Corporation shooting and directing [[Standard Deviants]] videos. He later moved to [[Los Angeles]], where he runs VisionStorm Entertainment as a vehicle to make his films.<ref name="DC">{{cite web|url=http://www.collegian.psu.edu/arts_and_entertainment/article_3d375601-3c0a-54e5-a634-1a80d068245b.html |title=Alumnus Alpesh Patel released new film|last=Santoro|first=Alexa|date=13 November 2008|publisher=[[The Daily Collegian (Penn State)|Daily Collegian]]|accessdate=22 January 2010}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


In 2003 Patel wrote, directed and produced the feature film, ''Graduation Night'' as a [[coming-of-age]] [[romantic comedy]]. The film played at several notable film festivals under the titles ''Party On'' and ''Truth or Dare'', and it is now in distribution in the [[US]] as ''Graduation Night''. The film stars [[Adrian R'Mante]], [[Abigail Spencer]], [[Kevin Alejandro]], and [[Playboy]] [[Playmate]] [[Irina Voronina]].
In 2003, Patel wrote, directed, and produced the feature film, ''Graduation Night'', as a [[coming-of-age]] [[romantic comedy]]. The film played at several notable film festivals under the titles ''Party On'' and ''Truth or Dare'', and it is now in distribution in the US as ''Graduation Night''. The film stars [[Adrian R'Mante]], [[Abigail Spencer]], [[Kevin Alejandro]], and [[Playboy Playmate|''Playboy'' Playmate]] [[Irina Voronina]].


In 2006, Patel's award-winning screenplay, ''Blind Ambition'' was produced and won several awards in the festival circuit. The film stars [[Vanessa Angel]], [[Christopher Atkins]], and [[Bollywood]] screen star [[Gulshan Grover]].
His 2006 screenplay for ''Blind Ambition'' was produced and won several awards{{which|date=May 2024}} in the festival circuit. The film stars [[Vanessa Angel (English actress)|Vanessa Angel]], [[Christopher Atkins]], and [[Bollywood]] screen star [[Gulshan Grover]].


In 2007, Patel's [[mockumentary]] ''Touch Wood'' went into production as a comical [[behind-the-scenes]] look at the [[adult film]] industry told in [[mocumentary|mock documentary style]]. ''Touch Wood'' was Patel's second feature film as a director. It stars [[Gerry Bednob]] and [[Tony Sano]].
In 2007, Patel's [[mockumentary]] ''Touch Wood'' went into production as a comical [[Making-of|behind-the-scenes]] look at the [[adult film]] industry told in mock documentary style. ''Touch Wood'' was Patel's second feature film as a director and stars [[Gerry Bednob]] and [[Tony Sano]].


Patel has also worked in [[post-production]] as [[film editor]] for numerous TV shows, including ''[[The 5th Wheel]]'', ''[[Ghost Hunters]]'', ''[[Southern Steel]]'', ''[[Dirty Jobs]]'', ''[[Bounty Girls: Miami]]'', ''[[Ghost Hunters International]]'', ''[[Unsolved Mysteries]]'', ''[[BattleBots]]'', ''[[Penn & Teller: Bullshit!]]'', and ''[[The Ultimate Fighter]]''
He has also worked in [[post-production]] as [[film editor]] for TV shows, including ''[[The 5th Wheel]]'', ''[[Ghost Hunters (TV series)|Ghost Hunters]]'', ''[[Southern Steel (TV series)|Southern Steel]]'', ''[[Dirty Jobs]]'', ''[[Bounty Girls: Miami]]'', ''[[Ghost Hunters International]]'', ''[[Unsolved Mysteries]]'', ''[[BattleBots]]'', ''[[Penn & Teller: Bullshit!]]'', and ''[[The Ultimate Fighter]]''.


==Partial flmography==
==Partial filmography==


*''English Grammar: The Standard Deviants'' (1999) (V) (director)
*''English Grammar: The Standard Deviants'' (1999) (V) (director)
*''Graduation Night'' (aka ''Truth and Dare'', ''Party On'') (2003) (director & writer)
*''Graduation Night'' (aka ''Truth and Dare'', ''Party On'') (2003) (director & writer)
*''Blind Ambition'' (2008) (written by)
*''Blind Ambition'' (2008) (written by)
*''Touch Wood'' (2009) (director & writer)
*''Touch Wood'' (2009) (director & writer)
*''Devil's Door'' (2014) (producer & director)


==Awards & nominations==
==Awards and nominations==


* 2001, Audience Award, ''Party On'', [[Slamdance Film Festival]]
* 2001, Audience Award, ''Party On'', [[Slamdance Film Festival]]
* 2008, IFFF 'Spirit' Award, ''Blind Ambition'', International Family Film Festival<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indiajournal.com/pages/event.php?id=3225|title=‘Blind Ambition’ Wins IFFF Spirit Award|date=16 May 2008|publisher=India Journal|accessdate=23 January 2010}}</ref>
* 2008, IFFF 'Spirit' Award, ''Blind Ambition'', International Family Film Festival<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indiajournal.com/pages/event.php?id=3225|title='Blind Ambition' Wins IFFF Spirit Award|date=16 May 2008|publisher=India Journal|accessdate=23 January 2010}}{{Dead link|date=October 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* 2008, Festival Prize, ''Blind Ambition'', Long Island International Film Expo<ref> [http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=314719621&blogId=419179699 Long Island International Film Expo winners list]</ref>
* 2008, Festival Prize, ''Blind Ambition'', [[Long Island International Film Expo]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=314719621&blogId=419179699 |title=Long Island International Film Expo winners list |access-date=2010-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207065936/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view |archive-date=2009-02-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb name|1195914}}
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1195914/ Alpesh Patel] at the [[Internet Movie Database]]
*[http://www.alpesh.com/WELCOME.html Official website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100214171151/http://www.alpesh.com/WELCOME.html Official website]

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Latest revision as of 00:41, 26 May 2024

Alpesh Patel (born February 1972) is an Indian-American filmmaker and producer.

Background

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Patel was born in India. At a very young age, he loved to go to Bollywood with his father. He emigrated to the United States with his parents at the age of 7 in 1979. He continues to be fascinated by movies.

After graduating from Penn State's film program, Patel worked for Cerebellum Corporation shooting and directing Standard Deviants videos. He later moved to Los Angeles, where he runs VisionStorm Entertainment as a vehicle to make his films.[1]

Career

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In 2003, Patel wrote, directed, and produced the feature film, Graduation Night, as a coming-of-age romantic comedy. The film played at several notable film festivals under the titles Party On and Truth or Dare, and it is now in distribution in the US as Graduation Night. The film stars Adrian R'Mante, Abigail Spencer, Kevin Alejandro, and Playboy Playmate Irina Voronina.

His 2006 screenplay for Blind Ambition was produced and won several awards[which?] in the festival circuit. The film stars Vanessa Angel, Christopher Atkins, and Bollywood screen star Gulshan Grover.

In 2007, Patel's mockumentary Touch Wood went into production as a comical behind-the-scenes look at the adult film industry told in mock documentary style. Touch Wood was Patel's second feature film as a director and stars Gerry Bednob and Tony Sano.

He has also worked in post-production as film editor for TV shows, including The 5th Wheel, Ghost Hunters, Southern Steel, Dirty Jobs, Bounty Girls: Miami, Ghost Hunters International, Unsolved Mysteries, BattleBots, Penn & Teller: Bullshit!, and The Ultimate Fighter.

Partial filmography

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  • English Grammar: The Standard Deviants (1999) (V) (director)
  • Graduation Night (aka Truth and Dare, Party On) (2003) (director & writer)
  • Blind Ambition (2008) (written by)
  • Touch Wood (2009) (director & writer)
  • Devil's Door (2014) (producer & director)

Awards and nominations

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References

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  1. ^ Santoro, Alexa (13 November 2008). "Alumnus Alpesh Patel released new film". Daily Collegian. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
  2. ^ "'Blind Ambition' Wins IFFF Spirit Award". India Journal. 16 May 2008. Retrieved 23 January 2010.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Long Island International Film Expo winners list". Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
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