On the eve of our US theatrical release - and after four years of blood, sweat, doubt, belief-and everything in between and I mean everything in between.
Most of the moments in this film felt impossible. The weight of tens of millions of dollars sitting on every decision. Every frame needing to justify its existence. Every moment needing to work - - not just technically, but truthfully and authentically. Because “watchable” was never enough for me. We had to swing for something so ambitious that it becomes unforgettable.
For three years straight, I couldn’t turn it off. I felt chosen to tell this story. Every inch of the film lived in my head - - and even deeper in my heart. You realize at some point this isn’t just a craft. It’s an obsession. One that never lets you go.
There were real costs. Physical ones. Dan, Bren and Mojean can tell you theirs. Mine: I Wound up in hospital from vertigo when the pressure finally caught up. Moments where the body says what the mind refuses to admit - - when you’ve been redlining for too long it just stops.
But even in that… there was beauty. There was faith. There was hope and there was God - sitting up there, guiding me when I couldn’t see clearly myself.
Because pain sharpens you. The pressure reveals you. The doubt forces you to ask better questions. And the process - - no matter how brutal - - teaches you who you really are.
This film demanded everything - which I gave it with every fiber of my being. And in return, it gave me something I can’t fully put into words. Perspective. Growth. Wisdom. A deeper respect for the craft - a craft I am so driven to learn. And the understanding that the struggle isn’t separate from the work - - it is the work.
Beast isn’t just a film to me. It’s four years of becoming - - becoming a man, and a leader. A leader surrounded and lifted up by the absolute best CAST, CREW, and WIFE one could ask for.
Grateful for every scar it left behind.
I hope you feel it, see it and love it. Thank you so much to everyone who made this possible and you all know who you are. Truly from the bottom of my heart.
As I say goodbye to Sydney, and reflect on the absolute firestorm of the past 5 months endured here, I give so much gratitude to God and my wife + the universe who held me tight and guided me even when all around me was burning to the ground. There were a select few angels who really helped us through this journey and I just want to say how grateful I am to those who stood tall in adversity and trusted in me and the project as a whole - - no one buckled to the constant relentless pressure which is amazing to be surrounded by an incredible crew and cast. This film tested all involved and I can’t wait to get into my edit and create a beautiful film for the world to see. This photo really sums up my experience with the master Russell Crowe - - he put me through lots of tests and challenges and I learnt so so so much from working with RC. He held a lot of space for me to grow as an artist and he also trusted my vision as a young filmmaker coming through the challenging pipelines. Thank you everyone involved in this epic journey and it’s only just the beginning. Praying for the most epic Aussie fighting film ever. 🙏🏼💓🔥 📸 - @kaneskennarphotographer
What a film!!! QLD Screening of BEAST 🔥
Congrats to all involved in bringing us this kick ass movie!
To director @tyleratkinsfilm , leading legend @danmacpherson and the entire cast on all of your incredible performances & epic ass fight scenes!
The opening scene of #beastfilm - 🥰 tickets are on sale today on @fandango in USA releasing in cinemas across America April 10. Hope you can go check it out in the cinema where this film belongs. It’s Raw, Hard & Cool.
4 years of blood, sweat and tears. Poured my absolute heart and soul into this #Beastfilm thanks to my beautiful wife, the entire, amazing cast and crew who helped make this film what it is.
⚔️ Brothers in arms ⚔️ @ryx so blessed to have a brother on the path… serving the light through Gods creativity. We’ve grown A LOT since we were young pups in La. What a gift. 💝 thanks for the hang @loveandhatredofficial
Epic. Thanks @mercedesamgf1@danmacpherson what an experience I’ll never forget. Been an F1 fan for most of my life and never been to a race before. Sickkk 🏎️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yesterday we wrapped on my next film which has been one the most intense experiences I’ve ever had. We got kicked while we were down, but we kept the faith and kept the commitment to the film in the darkest of times. I am so blessed to have a soul mate like @danmacpherson to be on the front lines with me. Thanks so much for your continued support and commitment to the film and I couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks to the cast and crew who killed it and didn’t ever stopped giving me 110% at all times. Thanks to my wife and baby girls - - What an epic ride. Can’t believe the GOOD LORD looked after us and made miracles happen these past 3 months. Blessed beyond words can describe. I lost 5 kgs and half my head of hair from stress - - but my only job was the serve the film which i did and that fills my heart with joy. Thank you all involved and all the support. Especially those angels who made this film possible.
…and that is a Wrap on Beast In Me.
To our extraordinary crew - Sydney Thailand Wollongong and plenty in between - thank you for showing up tirelessly, day in day out, with creativity and intent and enthusiasm and beauty and positivity, be it 5pm or 5am. In a packed stadium, a sweaty cage, a warehouse or on a fishing trawler getting pelted by firehoses and wind machines at 1am. Thank you. 🖤
To my soul brothers & sisters - you know who you are - let this be the first of many battles fought together. ⚔️♥️
So much to process and say, but for now, it’s time to sleep, and go hug my people 🙏🏼😎
Big Love
Pat x
