Directing
John Patton Ford
Born 1981-12-30
Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Department: Directing
Biography
John Patton Ford is an American screenwriter and film director. He is known for his 2022 debut feature Emily the Criminal, which starred Aubrey Plaza. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and Ford later received the Best First Screenplay Award at the 2023 Independent Spirits Awards.
Known For
Prominent works featuring John Patton Ford
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Emily the Criminal
2022
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How to Make a Killing
2026
TMDB3.5
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Journeymen
2007
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Ed Lee
2005
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He Can Hear It
2006
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Beautifully Esther
2011
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Patrol
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Patrol
2010
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (17 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | How to Make a Killing | Director | Movie | 2026 |
| How to Make a Killing | Writer | Movie | 2026 |
 | Emily the Criminal | Writer | Movie | 2022 |
| Emily the Criminal | Director | Movie | 2022 |
 | Beautifully Esther | Roman | Movie | 2011 |
| Patrol | Director | Movie | 2010 | |
 | Journeymen | Director | Movie | 2007 |
| Journeymen | Writer | Movie | 2007 |
| Journeymen | Camera Operator | Movie | 2007 |
 | He Can Hear It | Director | Movie | 2006 |
| He Can Hear It | Writer | Movie | 2006 |
| He Can Hear It | Editor | Movie | 2006 |
| He Can Hear It | Camera Operator | Movie | 2006 |
| He Can Hear It | Music | Movie | 2006 |
 | Ed Lee | Writer | Movie | 2005 |
| Ed Lee | Camera Operator | Movie | 2005 |
| Ed Lee | Foley | Movie | 2005 |