PATRICK WIMP

Patrick Wimp is a writer, producer, and filmmaker from Chicago, IL USA.

As a proud African-American creator, Patrick’s work celebrates diversity in identity and focuses on creating emotionally impactful, commercially viable stories built around authentic characters.

 
 
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About Me

Patrick Wimp is an award-winning biracial, Black American screenwriter, director, and producer from Chicago. 

Patrick is a member of the Writer’s Guild of America, and his feature and short film work has been awarded in prestigious film festivals around the world, including Chicago International, Cannes International, New York Television Festival, Austin Film Festival, SeriesFest and HBO’s Urbanworld. 

Patrick’s was the writer and director of Brothers from the Suburbs, which sold to Warners Bros TV, and received pilot order by HBO Max. He also recently directed the documentary Mister Abbott that aired on AMC+ in 2025. Patrick was listed as #7 on NewCity’s Chicago Film 50 in 2021, and named to Austin Film Festival's 25 Screenwriters to Watch in 2020.

Pat has also worked as a cinematographer for A-list music artists like Jennifer Hudson, Billie Eilish, and the Chance the Rapper. He also holds an academic appointment as an Associate Professor at the University of Iowa.