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Tribeca Spotlight Video: "Patterns" Filmmakers Rex Glensy and Asad Moghal

Tribeca Spotlight Video: "Patterns" Filmmakers Rex Glensy and Asad Moghal

Summary

"Patterns" is a queer-themed comedy anthology series featured at the Tribeca Film Festival. The episode "Kevin's Series of Unfortunate Events" follows a young actor on awkward first dates, blending humor and heartfelt moments. Creators Rex Glensy and Asad Moghal discuss the show's camp style and autobiographical elements in a recent interview.

Key Facts

  • "Patterns" is an anthology series with standalone episodes that sometimes share characters.
  • The episode at Tribeca, "Kevin's Series of Unfortunate Events," stars Jake Watkins as Kevin, a struggling actor on bad dates.
  • The show uses "camp," a style that exaggerates reality in a funny and dramatic way.
  • Creator Asad Moghal based the episode partly on his own life experiences.
  • The series includes guest stars like Derek Jacobi, described as a gay living legend.
  • The first two screenings of the episode at Tribeca sold out, leading to a third sold-out show.
  • Creators talked about developing a larger story world for "Patterns" and their creative process.
  • The series may become available to watch widely after the festival.
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