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CHICATRONICA (a.k.a. Patricia Chica)

Every portrait that is created with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the model.

About Me


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Now that ROCKABILLY 514 my new rockumentary about the rockabilly subculture is almost completed, I am looking for my next documentary subject. I am hungry for rock n' roll, raunchy lifestyle and total provocation! Want to team up with me?
My camera is fully loaded! Would you be my next target?
- Patricia Chica
Rockumentary filmmaker
[email protected]
MY NEW FILM: ROCKABILLY 514!
MOST RECENT PHOTOS: PSYCHOBILLY PHOTOSHOOT FOR THE WORN FASHION MAGAZINE
MOST RECENT PHOTOS: GREAT BAND FROM FRANCE (MYSTIK MOTORCYCLES)!
SELF PORTRAIT DONE IN MY STUDIO!
No, I don't dress like that when I'm shooting on location, just in case you were wondering!!!! I just couldn't find a model at 2:00AM to shoot my idea, so I became my own model!!!! I was inspired and felt an urge to shoot something!
RECENT PHOTOSHOOT I DID WITH COUNTERCLOCK!
Recent photoshoot I did with Counterclock! The behind-the-scenes video shot by Draigo will come out soon! Stay tuned!
NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO!!!! PATRICIA CHICA SHOOTS WITH KITTY KITTY BANG BANG! (VLOG)

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Hello! My name is Patricia Chica. I'm a rock chick with a camera! People call me the "one-woman band" because I create, I direct, I shoot, I cut... from idea to end product... I am a multiskilled visual artist and storyteller. Bands and clients hire me because I have a unique and provocative style, but maybe because I'm nice too!
I am an award-winning director, producer and concept writer, as well as a visual artist and creative photographer. I presently share my time between Montreal (my hometown) and New York but I also shoot internationally. My work has been broadcasted at MTV, MuchMusic, Discovery, National Geographic, Bravo!, Oxygen and Travel Channel just to name a few as well as at numerous film festivals around the world.
A little bit more about me? I am just an average girl! I am not more talented than anyone else out there. I am very optimistic, creative and passionate. I work harder than most people and I don't believe in the word "impossible"! I do everything for the art to the point of getting myself into trouble sometimes (LOL)! I always wanted to be a punk-rocker but I have zéro talent! I think that I have a musical sensibility when I shoot, I just use a different instrument to express myself! I am both at ease in front and behind the camera, but only if I am in total artistic control! There are just a few artists who can make my jaw drop! And I keep them close to me for ongoing inspiration and stimulation!
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I am featured in the first issue of webzine GALRILLA.com , a website dedicated to showcase female artists from around the world. I was chosen to represent Canada as a film director and I am also one of the visual contributors! Check it out!
Join my Film, TV, Music and Digital Arts Group: Groups.MySpace.com/PatriciaChica .
I AM FEATURED ON THE COVER OF WPS EZINE! THERE IS A 4 PAGE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ABOUT MY WORK AND MY CAREER! CHECK IT OUT!
CLICK HERE TO UPLOAD THE eZINE!
Magazine Cover: Courtesy of WPS. Graphic Design: TrajanDesigns.com.
I write and speak three languages: English, French and Spanish. Do not hesitate to contact me in any of those languages anytime. I also speak a little bit of Italian.
ARTISTIC APPROACH:
Since my directorial debut in 1990, my motivation has been to blur the line between fine art and commercial work. In the past decade I have been involved with Montreal's underground music scene as well as working professionally on various artistic projects that combine technology, alternative fashion and design and that always with a touch of sensual provocation. Driven by originality; I always try to push forward the creative boundaries of storytelling by focusing on innovative techniques for narration and daring post-production effects. However, my visual style is more than just poetic, as it is often described as gritty within a humanistic setting.
To be continued...
www.PatriciaChica.com
I am presently finishing with Mike Wafer a film called Rockabilly 514 about the rockabilly subculture in Montreal. The film will come out in the summer of 2007.
Cast members of the film. Photographer © Patricia Chica, 2005
Click on the photo to view the trailer.
"Start Clean" (Behind-the-scenes)
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Start Clean (music video)
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Photoshoot with Patricia Chica for New York Renee. (VLOG)
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ROCKABILLY 515 (movie trailer)
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ROCKABILLY 514 (Viva Las Vegas Teaser)
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Interview with Patricia Chica by Alex Tonton

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My Interests

Rockabilly, Rock n' roll and alternative lifestyles, subcultures, alternative fashions, glamour, travel, dancing, DV shooting, storytelling, digital innovation and new media experimentation.

I'd like to meet:

Single übersexual gentlemen who can dance and rock n' roll! LOL People who want to hire me! Other like-minded creative professionals in film, visual and digital arts, music, fashion, TV, advertising, photography, pinup modeling, burlesque, rockabilly and urban subcultures. Flirty vegetarian friends who can drive and keep me stimulated! (ok, I'm just kidding!!!!)

If you are interested by my work and would like to collaborate with me, please drop me a line here .

I only do paid work, except on the rare occasions (time allowing) for indie magazines and social causes that I believe in!

YOU ARE WELCOMED TO LEAVE A COMMENT! MY FAVORITE ONES ARE CREATIVE, INSPIRATIONAL AND/OR MAKE ME LAUGH!

Music:

I am a passionate and creative music video director in the lookout for bands and artists to collaborate with. Even though I have a versatile musical style, I am always inspired by songs that bring great visual potential. All types of creative musical genres are welcomed from Rockabilly to Punk; Punk-Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative, Glam, Garage, Psychedelic, Metal, World, Latin, Jazz, Blues, vintage R & B, Electronica. Anything that can make a cutting-edge music video!

Movies:



Television:

VIEW THE MAKING OF THE SERIES 5 TAKES EUROPE ON TravelChannel.com . VIEW THE SHOW'S BEHIND-THE-SCENE VIDEOS ON THE TRAVEL CHANNEL' WEBSITE .




Books:


Photo & Model: Self Portrait by Patricia Chica (a.k.a. Chicatronica) - Graphic Design: LACQUER .

Magazine Cover: Courtesy of WPS. Graphic Design by TrajanDesigns.com.

I am also being featured on www.SpaceCadetz.com ; a site that presents the best artists and coolest stuff on MySpace! Check it out!

READ THE ARTICLE HERE!



Heroes:

My mother (1954-2006).

Martin Luther King and anyone who fights against racism and social injustices in their own personal way.

My World Visitor Map!

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SOME OF MY PHOTOGRAPHY!
I love taking photos of artists, pinups and burlesque performers! I do everything myself: creative direction, lighting, directing and Photoshop retouching, as well as sometimes make-up and styling too! I am responsible of the whole process from conception to post-production. It's all about the artistic vision of an image!! That is how I get the best and most satisfying results!

My Blog

I WILL BE LIVE ON THE RADIO ON MAY 9th, 2007. CHECK IT OUT!

Hello everyone,I am the guest speaker on the radio show CINEMANIAQUES on CISM 89,3 FM on Wednesday May 9th, 2007 from 10:30AM to 12:00PM.I will be interviewed about my new film ROCKABILLY 514.Don't mi...
Posted by CHICATRONICA - Visual Provoctrice! on Tue, 08 May 2007 02:29:00 PST

Bands and singers that I want to promote on my page!

Hello everyone,You know how much I love music (all kinds of music - rock n' roll / punk / metal / alternative / rock) and how much I dedicate my time to promote the bands and singers that I like! When...
Posted by CHICATRONICA - Visual Provoctrice! on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 07:21:00 PST

MONTREAL MAKE UP ARTISTS, HAIR DRESSERS AND STYLISTS!

Hello everyone!I have a few photoshoots lined up in the next couple of weeks! I am looking for cutting-edge make-up artists, hairdressers and stylists specialized in glam rock, rock n' roll and vintag...
Posted by CHICATRONICA - Visual Provoctrice! on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:04:00 PST

So many good things happened today: new film, new camera, new friends!

Dear friends!I feel really blessed today! So many things happened in the space of 24 hours!For the first time, I am able to view the rough cut of my film ROCKABILLY 514 from beginning to end (except f...
Posted by CHICATRONICA - Visual Provoctrice! on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:35:00 PST

My camera is fully loaded!!!! Would you be my next target?

Now that ROCKABILLY 514 my new rockumentary about the rockabilly subculture is almost completed, I am looking for my next documentary subject. I am hungry for rock n' roll, raunchy lifestyle and total...
Posted by CHICATRONICA - Visual Provoctrice! on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:41:00 PST

MYSPACE BLOCKED MY PROFILE AND DELETED ALL MY COMMENTS!

I just can't believe it! Earlier this evening my account got BLOCKED by MySpace and the administration deleted temporarely all the comments that I have posted on my friends' profiles! So if you saw al...
Posted by CHICATRONICA - Visual Provoctrice! on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 01:35:00 PST

VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKENDER

Hello rockabilly friends,I am writing here the answer to a question that I have been asked a few times over the past week or so:Is ROCKABILLY 514 going to be shown or sold on DVD at Viva Las Vegas thi...
Posted by CHICATRONICA - Visual Provoctrice! on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:59:00 PST

MAJOR CABLE NETWORK PRODUCING A ROCKABILLY REALITY SHOW!

Hey everyone!Does anyone is aware of who is producing the rockabilly reality show in the USA? If you have any information, please let me know!Thanks!Patricia ChicaDirector of ROCKABILLY 514info@Patric...
Posted by CHICATRONICA - Visual Provoctrice! on Sun, 01 Apr 2007 07:35:00 PST

My new banner!

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Posted by CHICATRONICA - Visual Provoctrice! on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:45:00 PST

I ONLY REPLY TO SERIOUS OFFERS!

Hello everyone,I just want to say that from now on, I will only reply to serious freelance work offers in photography, music video and commercial directing/producing.If you send me a message saying th...
Posted by CHICATRONICA - Visual Provoctrice! on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:03:00 PST