Patricia Riggen is a renowned American film and television director, particularly notable for being one of the leading female Latinx directors in the industry. Throughout her career, she has successfully directed a wide range of films and television shows, including action thrillers, dramas, and documentaries, across various genres and platforms.
Her most recent project is the action-packed film G20, starring the talented Viola Davis, which has garnered significant attention in the film industry. Additionally, her earlier works, such as La Misma Luna, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and Miracles from Heaven, a Sony Pictures box-office hit starring Jennifer Garner, have showcased her versatility and ability to bring humanity to every character and story she tells.
Beyond feature films, Patricia has also directed pilots and episodic television for major networks and streaming platforms. Notably, she has helmed multiple episodes of the Emmy-winning drama Dopesick, starring Michael Keaton, as well as the action-packed first season of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan.
Patricia Riggen's journey in the film industry began when she studied film at Columbia University's School of the Arts. Her early short films won several prestigious awards, including a Student Academy Award, a Student Emmy, and a Mexican Academy Award. Her documentary about photographer Gordon Parks won the Jury Prize at Sundance, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and accomplished director.
In 2011, Patricia directed Lemonade Mouth for Disney Channel, a beloved classic among young audiences worldwide, which earned her a Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award nomination. She has also directed The 33, a gripping drama about the Chilean miner rescue starring Antonio Banderas and Juliette Binoche, which required her to spend 30 days shooting underground in real mines.
Born in Mexico, Patricia Riggen is one of the few women of color to have directed top-grossing films in the past decade. Her remarkable career is a testament to her dedication, passion, and ability to tell compelling stories that captivate audiences worldwide.
