Patterson's interest in film started during his sophomore year in high school, when he worked as a film projectionist. Later he formed a production company, GED Media, in
Oklahoma City producing commercials as well as promo shorts for the local basketball team
Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2016, Patterson started making his first feature film, which he financed himself,
The Vast of Night. The film was acquired by
Amazon Studios, and released in
drive-in cinemas on May 15, 2020, and on
Amazon Prime on May 29. == Filmography ==