Rick Pate
Writer-Director
Director, Screenwriter, Producer and Musician
Hamilton, Ohio
June 2025
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About Rick
Rick Pate, an independent filmmaker and high school English teacher from Hamilton, Ohio, is driven by a passion for capturing authentic moments and complex characters often overlooked by mainstream cinema. Drawing inspiration from filmmakers like John Cassavetes and Spike Lee, Rick made his writer-director debut with PARLAY, which won several Best of Fest awards in 2022 and gained recognition in the Midwest filmmaking scene. With a background in music and a deep love for the arts, Rick has spent over 20 years immersed in bands and music projects, but always returning to the written word through screenwriting, short stories, and poetry. In 2018, he co-founded Waldist Methods Productions with longtime friend Vince Cox. Together, they produced their first co-story project, Northpointe, a Midwestern epic in the form of a proof-of-concept short film in 2023. As a father of four, Rick continues to balance his creative work with his teaching career, committed to bringing authentic, meaningful stories to life.
Life Experience
Badges
2025-07-24
Double Recommended Screenwriter
2025-06-24
Writers' Room Member
Achievements
Awards
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Short. Sweet. Film Fest. - Best Drama
(2023) -
F3: Frankly Film Fest - Honorable Mention Best Short
(2023) -
Hollywood New Directors - Honorable Mention
(2023) -
Midwest Slam Fest - Best Director
(2022) -
Midwest Slam Fest - Best Cinematography
(2022) -
Midwest Slam Fest - Best Sound Design
(2022)
Featured Projects
Work Experience
Credits
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Northpointe (
2023 - 2024 )
Television by Waldist Methods & Yellowhaus Studio Writer-Director-Producer In a city hollowed out by lost industry and broken systems, two marginalized 20-year-olds scheme a risky hustle to survive. NORTHPOINTE is a gritty proof-of-concept short set in a fading American dream. -
Parlay (
2021 - 2022 )
Film (short) by Waldist Methods Writer-Director-Producer On the bad end of a week long bender fueled by the suicide of his older brother, a young man finds himself drowning in grief and debt. He lies to everyone he knows as he hides in a corner bar hoping his big bet hits.
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