Biography
Patrick Melton is an American screenwriter born on June 18, 1975, in Champaign, Illinois. Melton has contributed to the film industry primarily as a writer, shaping narratives for a range of projects. Their work includes the 2005 film Feast, where they served as a writer, contributing to the film’s script and dialogue. The film, a horror-comedy centered on a group besieged by monstrous creatures, marked one of Melton’s early entries in genre storytelling.
In 2011, Melton wrote The Candidate, a political thriller that explores themes of ambition and power through the lens of a high-stakes election. The film’s script reflects Melton’s engagement with character-driven tension and narrative structure. Their most recent verified credit is the 2019 film Pilgrim, where they again took on the rol…
