Patrick O’Dell is a renowned documentary filmmaker, television producer, and director. He is best known for his work in the groundbreaking MTV series “Epicly Later’d” and his Emmy-nominated documentary series “Vice Land.”
O’Dell was born in New York City and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. He attended California State University Northridge where he studied television and film. After graduating, O’Dell moved to Los Angeles and began working in music videos and commercials for clients such as Nike, Microsoft, and Adidas. O’Dell was also a music video director for bands such as The Offspring and Ben Folds.
In 2006, O’Dell created the series “Epicly Later’d” for MTV, which he wrote, directed, and produced. The series followed the lives of professional skateboarders and the skateboarding culture. It was the first show of its kind and was a huge success. O’Dell continued to work with MTV, directing and producing the series “Rob & Big” and “Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory”.
In 2010, O’Dell began working with Vice Media to create the critically acclaimed documentary series “Vice Land”. The series was nominated for three Emmy Awards and was a hit with viewers. O’Dell also wrote, directed, and produced the feature-length documentary “The Life and Times of Danny Way”, about the life of professional skateboarder Danny Way.
In addition to his work with Vice and MTV, O’Dell has directed and produced a number of other projects. His film “Cathedrals of Culture”, which he co-directed and co-produced with Wim Wenders, was selected to compete in the Berlin Film Festival. He also directed and produced the documentary “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, which was an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival.
O’Dell has received numerous awards for his work, including the Emmy Award for “Vice Land”, the Harmony Award for “Rob & Big”, and the Silver Bear for “Cathedrals of Culture”. He is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation, and his work has been an inspiration to many aspiring filmmakers.
