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'''Patrick Meaney''' is an award-winning [[film director]], [[screenwriter]], [[film producer|producer]], comic book writer, and editor, best known for his work as a director of documentaries about the world of comics books, including [[Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods]], [[Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts]], [[She Makes Comics]] and the forthcoming [[Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously]].
'''Patrick Meaney''' is film director, screenwriter, producer, comic book writer, and editor, best known for his work as a director of documentaries about the world of comics books, including [[Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods]], [[Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts]], [[She Makes Comics]] and [[Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously]].


==Career==
==Career==


===''Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods''===
===''Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods''===
In 2008, Meaney was approached by [[Sequart]] to turn a series of blog posts about [[Grant Morrison]]'s comic book series [[The Invisibles]] into a book. In the process of working on the book, they decided to approach Morrison with the idea of creating a documentary about his life and work<ref>{{cite web|last1=Baldino|first1=Greg|title=Talking With Patrick Meaney - Greg Baldino and the Grant Morrison Documentary Director - Part one|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/10/15/talking-with-patrick-meaney-greg-baldino-and-the-grant-morrison-documentary-director-part-one/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BleedingCool+%28Bleeding+Cool+Comic+News+&+Rumors%29|website=Bleeding Cool|accessdate=26 May 2016}}</ref>. He agreed, and filming began in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Thill|first1=Scott|title=Counterculture Comics Hero Grant Morrison Gets a Biopic|url=http://www.wired.com/2009/11/grant-morrison-biopic/|website=Wired|publisher=Conde Nast|accessdate=26 May 2016}}</ref> In 2010, the film was completed and picked up for distribution by [[Halo 8 Entertainment]]. The film received critical acclaim from outlets like [[Variety<ref>{{cite web|last1=Harvey|first1=Dennis|title=Review: 'Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods'|url=http://variety.com/2010/film/reviews/grant-morrison-talking-with-gods-1117943812/|website=Variety|publisher=Penske Business Media LLC|accessdate=26 May 2016}}</ref>]], [[Wired<ref>{{cite web|last1=Thill|first1=Scott|title=Review: Talking With Gods Bows Down to Comics Immortal Grant Morrison|url=http://www.wired.com/2010/11/grant-morrison-talking-with-gods-review/|website=Wired|publisher=Conde Nast|accessdate=26 May 2016}}</ref>]] and [[Attack of the Show<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gore|first1=Chris|title=Avatar, The Last Airbender, Grant Morrison DVD Review|url=http://www.g4tv.com/videos/49862/avatar-the-last-airbender-grant-morrison-dvd-review/|website=G4TV}}</ref>]].
In 2008, Meaney was approached by [[Sequart]] to turn a series of blog posts about [[Grant Morrison]]'s comic book series [[The Invisibles]] into a book. In the process of working on the book, they decided to approach Morrison with the idea of creating a documentary about his life and work<ref>{{cite web|last1=Baldino|first1=Greg|title=Talking With Patrick Meaney - Greg Baldino and the Grant Morrison Documentary Director - Part one|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/10/15/talking-with-patrick-meaney-greg-baldino-and-the-grant-morrison-documentary-director-part-one/?+Rumors%29|website=Bleeding Cool|accessdate=26 May 2016}}</ref> He agreed, and filming began in 2009.<ref>{{cite |last1=Thill|first1=Scott|title=Counterculture Comics Hero Grant Morrison Gets a Biopic|url=://www.wired.com/2009/11/grant-morrison-biopic/|=Wired|publisher=Conde Nast|accessdate=26 May 2016}}</ref> In 2010, the film was completed and picked up for distribution by [[Halo8 Entertainment]]. The film received critical acclaim from outlets like Variety<ref>{{cite web|last1=Harvey|first1=Dennis|title=Review: 'Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods'|url=://variety.com/2010/film/reviews/grant-morrison-talking-with-gods-1117943812/|website=Variety|publisher=Penske Business Media LLC|accessdate=26 May 2016}}</ref> [[Wired<ref>{{cite |last1=Thill|first1=Scott|title=Review: Talking With Gods Bows Down to Comics Immortal Grant Morrison|url=://www.wired.com/2010/11/grant-morrison-talking-with-gods-review/|=Wired|publisher=Conde Nast|accessdate=26 May 2016}}</ref> and [[Attack of the Show<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gore|first1=Chris|title=Avatar, The Last Airbender, Grant Morrison DVD Review|url=http://www.g4tv.com/videos/49862/avatar-the-last-airbender-grant-morrison-dvd-review/|website=G4TV}}</ref>


===''Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts''===
==="Rage"===
While completing filming on ''Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods'', Meaney began work on his next project, a documentary profile of Warren Ellis. The film was shot between 2010 and 2011, shooting with Ellis in London and picking up interviews in New York, Los Angeles and San Diego.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Baker|first1=Bill|title=Comics: Director Patrick Meaney on Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts|url=http://www.themortonreport.com/arts/comics-director-patrick-meaney-on-warren-ellis-captured-ghosts/|website=The Morton Report|accessdate=27 May 2016}}</ref> The film featured numerous experimental interludes, including a muppet version of Ellis.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Thil|first1=Scott|title=Exclusive: Meet Warren Ellis, Profane Comics Muppet|url=https://www.wired.com/2011/07/warren-ellis-muppet/|magazine=Wired|publisher=Conde Nast|accessdate=27 May 2016}}</ref> Respect Films again partnered with Halo 8 to distribute and the film premiered at the Napa Valley Film Festival.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Turner|first1=Monica|title=Documentary about comic book legend to premiere at Napa Valley Film Festival|url=http://www.starkinsider.com/2011/08/comic-book-legend-documentary-to-premiere-at-napa-valley-film-festival.html|website=Stark Insider|date=9 August 2011 |accessdate=27 May 2016}}</ref>
Pizzolo was invited to give a lecture on DiY media at [[2600 Magazine|2600 Magazine's]] ''[[H.O.P.E.]]: Hackers On Planet Earth'' conference. He titled the lecture "Open Source Mediamaking" and articulated the need for independent media by contrasting the relatively tepid news coverage of the [[World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference of 1999 protest activity|1999 WTO protests in Seattle]] against the provocative and incendiary documentary footage shot independently by activists on the ground inside the protests. The radical band [[Atari Teenage Riot]] invited Pizzolo to create a video for their song "Rage" and utilize the documentary footage in the hopes of spreading it to a wider audience. Pizzolo incorporated footage from the [[WTO]] protests in Seattle, the [[World Bank]] protests in Washington DC, and the May Day protests in Berlin where members of Atari Teenage Riot were arrested (footage was provided by [[pickAxe Productions]], [[Big Noise Films]], [[Re:Generation TV]], and [[Philipp Virus]]). The video played numerous festivals including the [[Chicago Underground Film Festival]] and was later included in [[Buddyhead|Buddyhead's]] ''Punk Is Dead'' music video compilation DVD.{{citation needed|date=October 2014}}


===''The Image Revolution'', ''She Makes Comics'' and more===
===HALO 8 Entertainment===
In 2005, Pizzolo formed [[HALO 8 Entertainment]], a production, distribution, and marketing company devoted to ''counterculture films, punk rock cinema, and alt-lifestyle videos''. Although the company was partly devised as a distribution infrastructure for Kings Mob's productions, HALO-8 quickly grew into a thriving indie studio with various shingles including [[horror movie]]/[[cult film]] sub-label [[UnitShifter Films]] and [[alternative lifestyle|alt-lifestyle]] sub-label [[DiY-Fest|DiY-Fest Video]]. Pizzolo also created a best-selling franchise for each sub-label: [[Slumber Party Slaughterhouse: The DVD Game]] for UnitShifter and [[Yoga For Indie Rockers|Fitness for Indie Rockers]] for DiY-Fest.<ref>Weise, Becky. "[http://backseatconceptions.com/bc_interviews/SPS_halo8_article_10_21_08.pdf In the Backseat with Matt Pizzolo - Halo-8 Productions]". 941 Theater Journal.'' October 21, 2008.</ref>


From 2012 to 2015, Meaney worked on several additional documentary projects. ''The Image Revolution'', which chronicles the tumultuous founding of iconic indie comics publisher [[Image Comics]] was acquired for distribution by [[Shout Factory]] in 2015, and released in January 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Villordsutch|title=The Image Revolution picked up by Shout! Factory|url=http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2016/01/the-image-revolution-picked-up-by-shout-factory/|website=Flickering Myth|accessdate=27 May 2016}}</ref> The film was praised by outlets like Latino Review, who called it "one of the best documentaries of the year".<ref>{{cite web|last1=El Mayimbe|title=Exclusive Clip from HOT Documentary The Image Revolution|url=http://www.latino-review.com/news/2013/12/exclusive-clip-hot-documentary-image-revolution|website=Latino Review|accessdate=27 May 2016}}</ref> Concurrently, Meaney produced the documentary exploration of women in the comics industry, ''She Makes Comics'', with director Marisa Stotter. The film was selected by the 2015 [[San Diego Comic-Con]] Film Festival, where it won the Best Documentary Award.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Phillips|first1=Mike|title=She Makes Comics Wins Best Documentary Award at the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival|url=http://sequart.org/magazine/59001/she-makes-comics-wins-best-documentary-comic-con-sdcc-film-festival/she-makes-comics-2015-cci-ff-award/|website=Sequart|accessdate=27 May 2016}}</ref> The film was acquired for distribution by XLRator Media and was released in summer 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=MacDonald|first1=Heidi|title=She Makes Comics to be distributed by XLRator|url=http://www.comicsbeat.com/she-makes-comics-to-be-distributed-by-xlrator/|website=The Beat|date=11 March 2016 |accessdate=27 May 2016}}</ref>
One of the first films Pizzolo championed at HALO-8 was the controversial and embattled ''[[Your Mommy Kills Animals]]'', a critically acclaimed documentary about the animal rights movement. Although widely praised for its unbiased approach, the film drew the ire of Washington lobbying firm [[Center for Consumer Freedom]], who waged a costly legal campaign to block release of the film. Despite [[Amazon.com]], [[Netflix]], and numerous other retailers, film festivals, and movie theaters' decision to drop the film when faced with legal threats and intimidation, Pizzolo stood by the film and continued its distribution despite fierce, ongoing opposition.<ref>Hays, Matthew. "[http://www.playbackonline.ca/articles/daily/20070711/fantasia.html Dealmakers Scouting Fantasia]". Playback Magazine.'' July 11, 2007.</ref><ref>Goldstein, Gregg. "[http://login.vnuemedia.com/hr/login/login_subscribe.jsp?id=2yhGvwhFqFOuSWgH4dp1cRSAfk85Lz2UQkfrKVUJw%2B%2BiRQvW0zAsnhxxMq9ZUFVrwteRJpMUMb%2F9%0AdCFaK4pZlsmxa1PURBabfcUKGrl2FecM5%2BSzEn7AJKXuUru3%2FYU%2BeUvOoPD77ayFUCxPRZJzeLcp%0AT3IxhC5AraOANq3iTrk5PNG130PsiMN1kt87iRlb6LOqdJlJx3Oz7t7ugXG1KLjr9pHss9AR3cIh%0AEwDZNVrsEaRS3SXhpa64TH39RttHG201oWeiWNR%2F25w0kPnl4Ej8dJwIaT49X51NQKNwVFciWGhm%0AwMOWQ%2F10IVorilmWybFrU9REFpt9xQoauXYV5y6kOk8pMizf Halo-8 Lettings 'Animals' Out Of Their Cages]". The Hollywood Reporter.'' July 13, 2007.</ref><ref>Martin, Peter. "[http://www.cinematical.com/2007/11/14/your-mommy-kills-animals-dvd-pulled-by-amazon/ 'Your Mommy Kills Animals' DVD Pulled by Amazon]". Cinematical. November 14, 2007.</ref><ref>Yahoo! News. "[http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/071113/0328254.html 'Your Mommy Kills Animals' DVD Hits Shelves Today... Maybe]". Yahoo Finance.'' November 13, 2007.</ref><ref>Martin, Peter. "[http://www.cinematical.com/2008/05/21/indie-online-netflix-televandalism-and-jaman/ Indie Online: Netflix, Televandalism and Jaman]". Cinematical. May 21, 2008.</ref><ref>Rosenthal, Phil. "[http://www.elitestv.com/pub/2008/May/EEN4821d7136dfb1.html Halo-8 Launches Digital Movie Portal 'TELEVANDALISM.com' with Controversial Flagship]". Elites TV. May 21, 2008.</ref>


As a director, he created the short form documentary, ''[[Comics in Focus: Chris Claremont's X-Men]]'', which was expanded for feature release in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Martinez|first1=Phillip|title=EXCLUSIVE: First Look At Extended Chris Claremont's X-Men Documentary|url=http://www.player.one/chris-claremont-xmen-documentary-trailer-poster-preview-123393|website=Player.One|date=23 January 2018 |publisher=Newsweek|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref>
===''Godkiller'' and "Illustrated films"===
In February 2009, Pizzolo announced his next film would be an illustrated film called ''[[Godkiller (series)|Godkiller: Walk Among Us]]'', adapted from his graphic novel of the same name, which was illustrated by Anna Muckcracker. Set in the future after an economic collapse, a nuclear holy war and an alien invasion, ''Godkiller: Walk Among Us'' follows an orphan named Tommy as he searches for a new heart for his ill sister, Lucy. Pizzolo explained the inspiration of the story thus: "I thought it would be fun to design a new mythology for fuck-ups and misfits. My goal with it is to present heroes that don't behave heroically because it's their job to maintain the status quo or because they're bored and want to rescue a princess, they act heroically because they're regular misfits who are trying to do the best they can for each other in an unjust, fucked-up world."<ref>[http://fullecirclestuff.blogspot.com/2009/11/making-of-godkiller.html "The Making of "Godkiller,"] Full Circle Magazine (Nov. 24, 2009).</ref>


Meaney also contributed a short story, "The Green" to the Occupy Comics anthology, and reunited with editor Matt Pizzolo and Black Mask Studios for the four issue comic book miniseries ''Last Born'', with artist Eric Zawadzki.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Truitt|first1=Brian|title='Last Born' a whole new world of character drama|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2014/05/18/last-born-comic-book-series-exclusive/9248839/|website=USA Today|publisher=Gannet|accessdate=27 May 2016}}</ref>
The illustrated film format Pizzolo developed with producer [[Brian Giberson]] for ''Godkiller'' merges [[sequential art]] with [[Computer animation|3D CGI]], [[motion graphics]] and dramatic voice performances in the style of a [[radio play]].<ref name="Wired">Thill, Scott. "[http://www.wired.com/underwire/2009/10/post-apocalyptic-godkiller/ Post-Apocalyptic Comic Godkiller Emerges as 'Illustrated Film']". Wired. October 6, 2009.</ref><ref>Mr. Disgusting (February 24, 2009). [http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/15395 "Cult Icons Topline Halo-8's 'Godkiller'"]. Bloody-Disgusting.</ref><ref>Horror, Joy (October 2009). [http://www.horrornews.net/interviews/_interviews_Matt_Pizzolo.html#HOME "Interview: Matt Pizzolo"]. Horror News.</ref><ref>[http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/comics/589 "MAY SPOTLIGHT: Halo-8 PLUS An Interview With Founder Matt Pizzolo!"]. Bloody Disgusting (May 4, 2010).</ref><ref>Gingold, Michael. "[http://fangoriaonline.com/home/news/9-film-news/1516-genre-names-speaking-up-for-godkiller.html Genre Names Speaking Up For Godkiller]". Fangoria. February 25, 2009.</ref>


===''Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously''===
Once released, the first episodic DVD quickly established itself as its distributor's all-time fastest selling release.<ref name="Halo-8 Launches H8LA Apparel Line">Moore, Debi. "[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/34652/halo-8-launches-h8la-apparel-line Halo-8 Launches H8LA Apparel Line]". Dread Central. November 23, 2009.</ref>
In 2016, Meaney completed a long in the works documentary on iconic fantasy author [[Neil Gaiman]]. The film chronicles Neil on his final signing tour, and explores Gaiman's passion for writing, as well as the challenges of balancing embracing the opportunities available to him as a successful writer and creating the stories that fans love.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kopian|first1=Steve|title=Speaking Dangerously: Patrick Meaney on his career and Dream Dangerously, his masterpiece on Neil Gaiman|url=http://unseenfilms.blogspot.com/2016/05/speaking-dangerously-patrick-meaney-on.html|website=Unseen Films|accessdate=27 May 2016}}</ref> The film was released in July 2016 by Vimeo on Demand.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Busch|first1=Anita|title='Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously': Exclusive First Look|url=https://deadline.com/2016/05/neil-gaiman-dream-dangerously-documentary-first-look-1201762438/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=26 May 2016 |accessdate=27 May 2016}}</ref>


===''House of Demons''===
Following the release of ''Godkiller,'' Pizzolo announced a slate of new illustrated film productions. During Halo-8's panel at [[WonderCon]] 2010, Pizzolo unveiled a first look at his giallo animation ''[[Matt Pizzolo#The Long Knives|The Long Knives]]'', which had recently begun production.<ref>Douglas, Ed. "[http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=14737 Halo-8 Tackles Giallo The Long Knives]". Shock Till You Drop. April 3, 2010.</ref> Two weeks later during Halo-8's panel at [[C2E2]], Pizzolo confirmed his collaboration with [[Tim Seeley]] on ''[[Matt Pizzolo#Loaded Bible|Loaded Bible]]''<ref>THEoDEAD. "[http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/comics/555 EXCLUSIVE: Halo-8 Releases New info On 'Loaded Bible', Tim Seeley Talks Voice Casting!]". Bloody Disgusting. April 21, 2010.</ref> and then unveiled two new projects in development: ''[[Matt Pizzolo#Medusa: Year One|Medusa: Year One]]''<ref>Hess, Michael. "[http://www.ugo.com/the-goods/medusa-year-one-exclusive-image Medusa: Year One Exclusive Image]". UGO.'' April 20, 2010.</ref> and [[Ben Templesmith|Ben Templesmith's]] ''[[Black Sky]]''.<ref>Parkin, JK. "[http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2010/04/c2e2-ben-templesmith-working-on-illustrated-film/ C2E2 | Ben Templesmith working on 'illustrated film']". Comic Book Resources. April 20, 2010.</ref> A teaser-trailer for ''Black Sky'' was released in December 2010.<ref>Khouri, Andy. [http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/12/02/ben-templesmith-black-sky-illustrated-film-teaser/ "New 'Black Sky' Teaser Brings Ben Templesmith's Illustrations to Film <nowiki>[</nowiki>Video<nowiki>]</nowiki>,"] Comics Alliance (Dec. 2, 2010).</ref>
In 2018, Meaney released his first narrative film, House of Demons. The film follow fours estranged friends who spend a weekend in a remote cabin that used to be home to a Manson Family like cult. The film features numerous popular personalities from the geek world, and was acquired for distribution by Sony Home Entertainment/Smith Global Media.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Barkan|first1=Jonathan|title=NEWSExclusive: Sony Enters a House of Demons; Release Date, Box Art, and Trailer Inside|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/261680/exclusive-sony-enters-house-demons-release-date-trailer-inside/|website=Dread Central|date=18 December 2017 |accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref>


In 2021, Meaney released Syphon, a comic book mini-series for Image Comics, co-written with Mohsen Ashraf.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnston |first1=Rich |title=Patrick Meaney, Jeff Edwards, Mohsen Ashraf's Syphon at Image Comics |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/patrick-meaney-jeff-edwards-mohsen-ashrafs-syphon-at-image-comics/ |website=Bleeding Cool |date=12 April 2021 |access-date=15 April 2021}}</ref> The series received positive reviews,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Syphon #1 Reviews |url=https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/image-comics/syphon-(2021)/1 |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=ComicBookRoundup.com |language=en-US}}</ref> and won the Ringo Award for fan-favorite hero.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Ringo Awards – Ringo Awards |url=https://ringoawards.com/2022-ringo-awards/ |access-date=2024-06-13 |language=en-US}}</ref>
In August 2009, it was announced the ''Godkiller: Walk Among Us'' DVDs would include serialized audiobooks of the prequel [[urban fantasy]]/[[speculative fiction]] novel ''Godkiller: Silent War.'' Set in the near future, ''Godkiller: Silent War'' tells the story of Joe Junior, a 17-year-old draft-dodger who is recruited by an armed cult of populist assassins and thrust into a secret world of international cabals, alien conspiracies, and the countdown to Armageddon.<ref>Moore, Debi. "[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/33210/godkiller-dvd-will-include-prequel-audiobooks Godkiller DVD Will Include Prequel Audiobooks]". Dread Central. August 27, 2009.</ref><ref>The Woman In Black. [http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/33210/godkiller-dvd-will-include-prequel-audiobooks "''Godkiller'' DVD Will Include Prequel Audiobooks,"] Dread Central. (August 27, 2009).</ref> Pizzolo is currently working with [[Anna Muckcracker Wieszczyk]] on the second part of the Godkiller trilogy ''Godkiller: Tomorrow's Ashes'' (following 2010's ''Godkiller: Walk Among Us''). The series debuted in January 2012.<ref>[[MacDonald, Heidi]] (January 18, 2012). [http://comicsbeat.com/halo-8-releases-godkiller-tomorrows-ashes-as-printdigital-sub-hybrid/ "Halo-8 releases Godkiller: Tomorrow’s Ashes as print/digital sub hybrid"]. [[Comics Beat]].</ref>


In 2024, his film ''The Brink Of'' was released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Legacy |first=Spencer |date=2024-03-15 |title=Exclusive The Brink Of Trailer & Poster Preview the Romantic Music Movie |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/?p=1604007 |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More |language=en-US}}</ref> This music romance featured seven original songs,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gates |first=Taylor |date=2024-04-17 |title=REVIEW: The Brink Of |url=https://fanversation.com/2024/04/16/review-the-brink-of/ |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=FANVERSATION |language=en-US}}</ref> and received a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Brink Of {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_brink_of |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref>
Godkiller returned in 2014 as a comic book series.<ref>[[Kit, Borys]] (October 17, 2014). [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/grant-morrisons-sinatoro-getting-comic-738841 "Grant Morrison's 'Sinatoro' Getting the Comic Book Treatment From Black Mask Studios"]. [[The Hollywood Reporter]].</ref>


==Works==
In November 2014, it was reported that ''Godkiller'' would be rebooted as an animated feature film trilogy directed by Pizzolo.<ref>[[Yamato, Jen]] (November 6, 2014). [http://deadline.com/2014/11/godkiller-comic-animated-movie-trilogy-black-mask-studios-1201276075/ ‘Godkiller’ Post-Apocalyptic Comic Bound For New Animated Trilogy]. [[Deadline.com|Deadline]].</ref>
;Documentaries:
*''Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods'' - Director/Producer/Editor (2010)
*''Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts'' - Director/Producer/Editor (2012)
*''The Image Revolution'' - Director/Producer/Editor (2014)
*''She Makes Comics''- Producer/Co-Editor (2014)
*''Comics in Focus: Chris Claremont's X-Men'' - Director/Producer/Editor (2014)
*''Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously'' - Director/Producer/Editor (2016)
*''Chris Claremont's X-Men'' - Director/Producer/Editor (2018)


;Narrative Film:
===''The Long Knives''===
*''House of Demons'' - Writer/Director/Producer/Editor (2018)
During Halo-8's panel at [[WonderCon]] in April 2010, Pizzolo announced production of ''The Long Knives'', a comic book illustrated by [[Ana Ludeshka]] and animated Giallo film homage to [[Dario Argento]].<ref>THEoDEAD. "[http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/comics/506/ FIRST LOOK: Halo 8 Announces Illustrated Film: 'The Long Knives'!]". Bloody Disgusting. April 7, 2010.</ref><ref>Moore, Debi. "[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/36828/halo-8-announces-new-comic-bookillustrated-film-the-long-knives Halo-8 Announces New Comic Book/Illustrated Film The Long Knives]". Dread Central. April 7, 2010.</ref><ref>The Woman In Black. [http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/36828/halo-8-announces-new-comic-bookillustrated-film-the-long-knives "Halo-8 Announces New Comic Book/Illustrated Film The Long Knives"]. Dread Central (April 7, 2010).</ref>
*''The Brink Of'' - Writer/Director/producer/Editor (2024)


;Comics
Though not an official prequel, Pizzolo has indicated that ''The Long Knives'' takes place in a shared universe with ''Godkiller'' and deals with several key ''Godkiller'' characters during the breakdown of society that precedes ''Godkiller: Walk Among Us''.<ref>The oDead. [http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/comics/605 "KILLER GRAPHICS #6: Interview With 'The Long Knives' Illustrator Ana Ludeshka Manicchio!"]. Bloody Disgusting (May 11, 2010).</ref>
*''Last Born'' - Writer (2014)
*''Syphon'' - Co-Writer (2021)


;Non-Fiction:
===Other work===
*''Our Sentence is Up: Seeing The Invisibles'' - Writer (2010)
During Halo-8's panel at [[C2E2]] in April 2010, it was announcedthat Pizzolo would collaborate with [[Tim Seeley]] on an adaptation of the comic book series ''[[Loaded Bible]]''.<ref name=BD555>The oDead. [http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/comics/555 "EXCLUSIVE: Halo-8 Releases New info On 'Loaded Bible', Tim Seeley Talks Voice Casting!"] Bloody Disgusting. (April 21, 2010).</ref>


==References==
During the same panel, Pizzolo unveiled the first concept art for ''Medusa: Year One'',<ref name=BloodyDisgusting4.21.10>THEoDEAD. [http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/comics/553 "Halo-8 Plans To Re-Tell The Medusa Legend With 'Medusa: Year One'!]" Bloody Disgusting. April 21, 2010.</ref> which Pizzolo describes as "A twist on the [[Medusa]] origin-story.",<ref name=BloodyDisgusting4.21.10/><ref>Hess, Michael (April 20, 2010). [http://www.ugo.com/the-goods/medusa-year-one-exclusive-image "Medusa: Year One Exclusive Image. Details are still few, but Matt Pizzolo's upcoming illustrated film makes up want to look on it directly"]. UGO.</ref>
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==Further reading==
Pizzolo will direct an illustrated film adaptation of the comic book series ''[[Hack/Slash]]''.<ref>Marshall, Rick (September 10, 2010). [http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/09/10/hack-slash-illustrated-film-preview/ "Hack/Slash To Get The Illustrated Film Treatment"]. [[MTV Splash Page]].</ref>
* {{cite journal |last=Hamblin |first=Sarah |date=Fall 2012 |title=Review: Canonizing the Superhero: Patrick Meaney's ''Our Sentence is Up: Seeing Grant Morrison's The Invisibles'' |jstor=23416370 |journal=Studies in Popular Culture |volume=35 |issue=1 |publisher=Popular Culture Association in the South |pages=139–142}}

Pizzolo organized the [[Occupy Comics]] project featuring dozens of comics pros including [[Alan Moore]], [[David Lloyd (comics)|David Lloyd]], [[Ben Templesmith]], [[Molly Crabapple]], [[J.M. DeMatteis]], [[Charlie Adlard]], [[Steve Niles]], [[Amanda Palmer]]<ref>Rao, Mallika (December 7, 2011). [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/07/occupy-comics_n_1135140.html "Occupy Comics: Alan Moore And David Lloyd Of 'V For Vendetta' Are Onboard (SLIDESHOW)]". ''Huffington Post.''</ref> and [[Anna Wieszczyk]].<ref>[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/85035/godkiller-2-celebrates-cosplay-third-printing-fan-made-cover/ Matt Pizzolo and Anna Wieszczyk’s brutal hit comic series Godkiller ]</ref>

For distribution of [[Occupy Comics]], Pizzolo joined ''[[30 Days of Night]]'' writer-creator [[Steve Niles]] and [[Epitaph Records]] owner/[[Bad Religion]] guitarist-songwriter [[Brett Gurewitz]] to form Black Mask Studios with the mandate of developing new ways to support creators and reach broader audiences beyond fandom.<ref name="Thill2">Thill, Scott (March 20, 2012). [http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/03/black-mask-studios-occupy-comics/ "Black Mask Studios’ ‘Old Punks’ Occupy Comics, Creators Rights,"] ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]''.</ref>

In 2012 Pizzolo was selected by ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]'' as World's Most Wired Comics Creator.<ref>{{cite web |author=Thill, Scott |url=http://www.wired.com/underwire/2012/11/worlds-most-wired-matt-pizzolo |title=World's Most Wired Comics Creator - Evil Genius Plots to Blow Up the Comics Universe |publisher=Wired |date=November 26, 2012}}</ref>

In October 2014, it was announced that Pizzolo would executive produce the in-development TV series adaptation of [[Frank Barbiere]] and Chris Mooneyham's comic book [[Five Ghosts]] for [[Syfy]] and [[Universal Cable Productions]]. The pilot is being written by [[Evan Daugherty]].<ref>[[White, Brett]] (October 7, 2014). [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=56070 "Image's "Five Ghosts" In Development At Syfy"]. [[Comic Book Resources]].</ref> According to Hollywood Reporter, Pizzolo hosted Five Ghosts at his San Diego Comic Con table when it was just a Kickstarter comic, before it was picked up for publication by Image Comics.<ref>[[Goldberg, Lesley]] (July 23, 2014). [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/warren-ellis-teaming-walking-dead-720556 "Warren Ellis Teaming With 'Walking Dead' Producer for TV Series"]. [[The Hollywood Reporter]].</ref>

His last comic book [[Young Terrorists|Young Terrorists Volume 1: Pierce The Veil]] is set for an release in May 2015.<ref>[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/94074/matt-pizzolos-young-terrorists-kicks-off-in-may-more-announcements-to-come/ 0 Comments Matt Pizzolo’s Young Terrorists Kicks Off in May; More Announcements to Come]</ref>

In March 2015 was confirmed he will executive produce with [[Brett Gurewitz]], [[Sara Bottfeld]], [[Wes Craven]] and [[Steve Niles]] the Thriller series [[The Disciples (TV series)|The Disciples]].<ref>[http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/94062/wes-craven-and-universal-cable-adapting-steve-niles-the-disciples/ Wes Craven and Universal Cable Adapting Steve Niles’ The Disciples]</ref>

==Production style==
Pizzolo's artistic and entrepreneurial works are reflective of his [[DIY]] ethos and belief that a subversive artist can only maintain creative control of a project if he or she also controls the business aspects including production, distribution, and marketing.<ref>Campion, Chris. [http://www.kingsmob.com/new_press_style.html "Call It A Threat"]. Style Magazine.''.</ref><ref>Hefflon, Scott. [http://www.lollipop.com/article.php3?content=2007/02feb/f-threatmovie.html "Threat]". ''Lollipop Magazine''.</ref>

==Awards==
In October 2006, Pizzolo accepted the Grand Prize for Best Feature on behalf of ''Threat'' at the [[Lausanne Underground Film and Music Festival]] in [[Lausanne]], [[Switzerland]].{{citation needed|date=October 2014}}

In April 2007, Pizzolo was awarded the "First Feature Film - Special Mention" prize on behalf of ''Threat'' at the [[Rome Independent Film Festival]] in [[Rome]], [[Italy]].{{citation needed|date=October 2014}}

==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwfLqk6kTxA ''Rage'' music video], [[Atari Teenage Riot]]
* [http://halo8.tv/blog-index/?p=567 Official ''Godkiller'' trailer]
* [http://halo8.tv/blog-index/?p=697 ''Godkiller'' demo reel]
* [http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/12/02/ben-templesmith-black-sky-illustrated-film-teaser/ ''Black Sky'' teaser-trailer]
* [http://www.hollywood-2point0.com Hollywood-2point0 newsblog site by Matt Pizzolo and Brian Giberson]


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* [http://suicidegirls.com/words/Matt%20Pizzolo%20director%20of%20Threat/ Suicide Girls interview]


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Patrick Meaney
Meaney at House of Demons Screening in 2018
Born
Port Chester, New York, United States
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, comic book writer, producer, editor

Patrick Meaney is a film director, screenwriter, producer, comic book writer, and editor, best known for his work as a director of documentaries about the world of comics books, including Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods, Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts, She Makes Comics and Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously. He also directed the horror film House of Demons, and his most recent film is the musical romance The Brink Of.

Career

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Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods

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In 2008, Meaney was approached by Sequart to turn a series of blog posts about Grant Morrison's comic book series The Invisibles into a book. In the process of working on the book, they decided to approach Morrison with the idea of creating a documentary about his life and work.[1] He agreed, and filming began in 2009.[2] In 2010, the film was completed and picked up for distribution by Halo-8 Entertainment. The film received critical acclaim from outlets like Variety,[3] Wired,[4] and Attack of the Show.[5]

Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts

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While completing filming on Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods, Meaney began work on his next project, a documentary profile of Warren Ellis. The film was shot between 2010 and 2011, shooting with Ellis in London and picking up interviews in New York, Los Angeles and San Diego.[6] The film featured numerous experimental interludes, including a muppet version of Ellis.[7] Respect Films again partnered with Halo 8 to distribute and the film premiered at the Napa Valley Film Festival.[8]

The Image Revolution, She Makes Comics and more

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From 2012 to 2015, Meaney worked on several additional documentary projects. The Image Revolution, which chronicles the tumultuous founding of iconic indie comics publisher Image Comics was acquired for distribution by Shout Factory in 2015, and released in January 2016.[9] The film was praised by outlets like Latino Review, who called it "one of the best documentaries of the year".[10] Concurrently, Meaney produced the documentary exploration of women in the comics industry, She Makes Comics, with director Marisa Stotter. The film was selected by the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con Film Festival, where it won the Best Documentary Award.[11] The film was acquired for distribution by XLRator Media and was released in summer 2016.[12]

As a director, he created the short form documentary, Comics in Focus: Chris Claremont's X-Men, which was expanded for feature release in 2018.[13]

Meaney also contributed a short story, "The Green" to the Occupy Comics anthology, and reunited with editor Matt Pizzolo and Black Mask Studios for the four issue comic book miniseries Last Born, with artist Eric Zawadzki.[14]

Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously

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In 2016, Meaney completed a long in the works documentary on iconic fantasy author Neil Gaiman. The film chronicles Neil on his final signing tour, and explores Gaiman's passion for writing, as well as the challenges of balancing embracing the opportunities available to him as a successful writer and creating the stories that fans love.[15] The film was released in July 2016 by Vimeo on Demand.[16]

House of Demons

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In 2018, Meaney released his first narrative film, House of Demons. The film follow fours estranged friends who spend a weekend in a remote cabin that used to be home to a Manson Family like cult. The film features numerous popular personalities from the geek world, and was acquired for distribution by Sony Home Entertainment/Smith Global Media.[17]

In 2021, Meaney released Syphon, a comic book mini-series for Image Comics, co-written with Mohsen Ashraf.[18] The series received positive reviews,[19] and won the Ringo Award for fan-favorite hero.[20]

In 2024, his film The Brink Of was released.[21] This music romance featured seven original songs,[22] and received a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[23]

Works

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Documentaries
  • Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods - Director/Producer/Editor (2010)
  • Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts - Director/Producer/Editor (2012)
  • The Image Revolution - Director/Producer/Editor (2014)
  • She Makes Comics- Producer/Co-Editor (2014)
  • Comics in Focus: Chris Claremont's X-Men - Director/Producer/Editor (2014)
  • Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously - Director/Producer/Editor (2016)
  • Chris Claremont's X-Men - Director/Producer/Editor (2018)
Narrative Film
  • House of Demons - Writer/Director/Producer/Editor (2018)
  • The Brink Of - Writer/Director/producer/Editor (2024)
Comics
  • Last Born - Writer (2014)
  • Syphon - Co-Writer (2021)
Non-Fiction
  • Our Sentence is Up: Seeing The Invisibles - Writer (2010)

References

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  1. ^ Baldino, Greg (15 October 2010). "Talking With Patrick Meaney - Greg Baldino and the Grant Morrison Documentary Director - Part one". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  2. ^ Thill, Scott. "Counterculture Comics Hero Grant Morrison Gets a Biopic". Wired. Conde Nast. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  3. ^ Harvey, Dennis (11 October 2010). "Review: 'Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods'". Variety. Penske Business Media LLC. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  4. ^ Thill, Scott. "Review: Talking With Gods Bows Down to Comics Immortal Grant Morrison". Wired. Conde Nast. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
  5. ^ Gore, Chris. "Avatar, The Last Airbender, Grant Morrison DVD Review". G4TV.
  6. ^ Baker, Bill. "Comics: Director Patrick Meaney on Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts". The Morton Report. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  7. ^ Thil, Scott. "Exclusive: Meet Warren Ellis, Profane Comics Muppet". Wired. Conde Nast. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  8. ^ Turner, Monica (9 August 2011). "Documentary about comic book legend to premiere at Napa Valley Film Festival". Stark Insider. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  9. ^ Villordsutch. "The Image Revolution picked up by Shout! Factory". Flickering Myth. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  10. ^ El Mayimbe. "Exclusive Clip from HOT Documentary The Image Revolution". Latino Review. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  11. ^ Phillips, Mike. "She Makes Comics Wins Best Documentary Award at the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival". Sequart. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  12. ^ MacDonald, Heidi (11 March 2016). "She Makes Comics to be distributed by XLRator". The Beat. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  13. ^ Martinez, Phillip (23 January 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: First Look At Extended Chris Claremont's X-Men Documentary". Player.One. Newsweek. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  14. ^ Truitt, Brian. "'Last Born' a whole new world of character drama". USA Today. Gannet. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  15. ^ Kopian, Steve. "Speaking Dangerously: Patrick Meaney on his career and Dream Dangerously, his masterpiece on Neil Gaiman". Unseen Films. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  16. ^ Busch, Anita (26 May 2016). "'Neil Gaiman: Dream Dangerously': Exclusive First Look". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  17. ^ Barkan, Jonathan (18 December 2017). "NEWSExclusive: Sony Enters a House of Demons; Release Date, Box Art, and Trailer Inside". Dread Central. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  18. ^ Johnston, Rich (12 April 2021). "Patrick Meaney, Jeff Edwards, Mohsen Ashraf's Syphon at Image Comics". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  19. ^ "Syphon #1 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  20. ^ "2022 Ringo Awards – Ringo Awards". Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  21. ^ Legacy, Spencer (2024-03-15). "Exclusive The Brink Of Trailer & Poster Preview the Romantic Music Movie". ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  22. ^ Gates, Taylor (2024-04-17). "REVIEW: The Brink Of". FANVERSATION. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
  23. ^ "The Brink Of | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.

Further reading

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  • Hamblin, Sarah (Fall 2012). "Review: Canonizing the Superhero: Patrick Meaney's Our Sentence is Up: Seeing Grant Morrison's The Invisibles". Studies in Popular Culture. 35 (1). Popular Culture Association in the South: 139–142. JSTOR 23416370.
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