Pat Bermel has worked in the film industry for the last fifteen years as a writer, producer, director and in corporate business affairs. In 1990 he co-founded Freedom IV Films with Evan Tylor, where he was active in creative and financing development. In 1994 he wrote and assisted Mr. Tylor in raising financing for Stag, a feature film starring Andrew McCarthy, Kevin Dillon and Ben Gazzara, which premiered on HBO. In 2001, Pat wrote, directed, and produced a film called The Invitation, starring Lance Henriksen, which was nominated for six Leo Awards (BC) in 2001, including best picture, best screenplay, director, actor, supporting actor, and cinematography. Most recently, Pat wrote and co-produced 11:11 The Gate, which is scheduled for release in 2004.