Patrice Lucien Cochet - Cinematographer Patrice Lucien Cochet was born in Paris, France, where he studied Computer Science and Electro-Mechanics until the age of 21. He then came to the United States to study Cinematography at The American Film Institute where he received an MFA in Cinematography in 2000.

Patrice has since shot 14 feature length films. "Better Luck Tomorrow," a coming of age story, was selected as part of the official dramatic competition at the 2002 Sundance film festival. It received critical acclaim for its visual approach. The Hollywood Reporter: "Technical credits are scorchingly good especially Patrice Lucien Cochet's deadly satirical compositions." Roger Ebert: "Extraordinarily Accomplished! It looks as glossy as a mega-million studio production." The film was shot for $150,000.
Patrice has worked with director John Simon on the Philip K. Dick adaptation of "Radio Free Albemuth" with Alanis Morissette and Ashley Greene. He also photographed "Pray for Morning," a thriller directed by Cartney Wearn, which was called the "Shining" for Teens.
Patrice then went on to photograph the drama "The Good Life"; with Harry Dean Stanton, Zooey Deschanel, Bill Paxton, Patrick Fugit, and Chris Klein. "The Good Life" was selected as part of the official dramatic competition at the 2007 Sundance film festival.
Patrice also shot "Explicit Ills", with Paul Dano and Rosario Dawson, won Best Cinematography at SXSW 2008 and received critical visual acclaim. LA Times: "Initially tuned to an unhurried rhythm not unlike a soulful stroll through a detail-rich neighborhood, with gifted cinematographer Patrice Lucien Cochet's camera in thrall of dilapidated houses and attractive faces alike.”
Patrice’s most recent project re-teams him with “Explicit Ills” director Mark Webber in an as-yet-untitled drama starring Amanda Seyfried, Michael Cera, and Jason Ritter.