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Patrick Swain

@planet_patrick

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Co-Director @cloudburst_ltd
Writer // Director // Producer

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Mr and Mrs Swain.

Just the best day of my life. It’s wonderful to look out into a room and just love each and every person in it. I know I’ll never forget it.

Much more about it all to come. Probably far too much. But I’ve never been so happy, and with @alittlelotty anything and everything feels possible and new and incredible. Can’t wait.

Photos by the incomparable @damian_brandon_photography by @planet_patrick

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We’re looking for six short plays, and actors to perform in them.

LEG BREAKERS is a scratch night. It’s open to anyone, whether this is your first play, or your hundred and first.

There’s a link in our bio. Follow it, write to the prompt, and send us the result.

Prompt: A threshold has been reached. A decision must be made, or a step must be taken. This is the most important moment of their life or lives, but this doesn’t have to be clear.

If your script is selected, it’ll be performed at the event in front of a supportive audience. We provide dramaturgy, rehearsal time, and you’ll also receive audience feedback.

This is a paid opportunity. Deadline is October 2nd 2026. by @planet_patrick

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Incredibly proud to announce that the gorgeous @tocatchasiren will be heading to @asffestival this year!

We are beyond thrilled that another of our films will be playing here after Petrol Head's premier there in 2025. We really cannot wait to share this important, exciting and beautiful film with you all.

See you in York! by @planet_patrick

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states of dog [oil on canvas, 2026]

Camping with lovely friends while trying to write and conjure some good in the world. by @planet_patrick

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We’re over the moon to have our Welsh premiere at the @baftacymru -qualifying @focuswalesfilm in Wrexham.

Especially as we’re part of their first Awenydd selection, which shines a light on new films that deserve to be seen on the big screen.

We can’t wait to see you all there - Diolch! by @planet_patrick

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7 months ago

Press night bows for the incredible @shadowlandsplay

We are so proud of be part of this heart breaking beautiful production.

🎟️ link in bio taken in Aldwych Theatre by @planet_patrick

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8 months ago

The final bow of LEG BREAKERS @nightanddaycafe

Thank you so much to everyone who sent us scripts, took part and came along… we can’t wait for the next one.

Writers:
@bethmull92
@lchavard
@callummccartney
@alex.medland
@jackfairhurst
@4l0ys1us

Cast
@_amberkingx
@notbenbradfield
@hannahsimpson_xo
@mattytcuz
@rooarwen

Team
@planet_patrick
@produced.with.lotty
@emilia.hargreaves
@ben_middy
@flowstate_id

Venue
@nightanddaycafe

Funder
@aceagrams taken in Night & Day Cafe by @planet_patrick

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It’s coming home. 🐝

It really happened. One of our dream festivals. That’s it. Send post.

@mcrfilmfestival taken in Manchester, UK by @planet_patrick

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9 months ago

Just over a year ago, I hid in the hold of an Airbus when @alittlelotty did a producers exchange on Broadway.

With a cripplingly bad back after 9 hours on a plane and 3 hours stood waiting in JFK, I proposed to her on the first night. We then ate far too much Banana Pudding, hid from bears in Yosemite National Park, and drove through Death Valley under the stars with the top of the car down.

It was really very good, but then again, everywhere I go with Lotty ends up being one of my favourite places.

This is old news of course, but I recently got the film from that holiday developed. Here’s some of those pictures. by @planet_patrick

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My faves trapped in the boot. by @planet_patrick

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So my first draft of this film was in 2018, and my god it’s been an Olympic effort by an awesome team to get it over the line. And here it is.

Petrol Head, that ridiculous action short film, inspired by my Grandad, my mates, my home, is going to be showing at Aesthetica.

Aesthetica. One of our dream festivals. It’s honestly difficult for me to comprehend. What a joy.

A lot has changed since we shot it. A lot. I’ve struggled to write, and struggled to drive. This, this is really, really nice.

Special shoutouts to @jasperfrost, who said “hell, let’s do it” many many years ago, and to the man, the myth, the legend @hazz1998, who’s always been there, be it for DIT, 2nd AC, sudden edits, conforms, captions… you are a genius and I love you very dearly.

Thank you friends. by @planet_patrick

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a year ago

So it’s that time where I remember about posting on Instagram. A few things have happened so have a dump of them all.

1. Happened to get ENGAGED to the best and most inspiring and wonderful human I know.

2. Went to America and road tripped through Cali in a Mustang (massive ick I know)

3. Bought a house and moved to Manchester

4. Went to Poitiers for some mentorship by Simon Stephens and Carmen Nasr (and a crew of incredible writers)

5. Aged to approximately 47 years old, now do DIY

6. Now have the most gorgeous dog, he’s called Sebastian.

7. Picked up the guitar again and played a gig with @pevril_productions (and my Dad?!)

8. Work full time for Cloudburst

9. We’re now in rehearsals for Radiant Boy by @nancy.netherwood which opens in 3 weeks time

10. We’re bringing back the absolute incredible ‘A Manchester Anthem’ this summer

11. Petrol Head is trying to kick and scream onto festival screens (thoughts and prayers please)

It’s spring outside, and that’s fantastic. by @planet_patrick

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