Vicky Patel

Vicky Patel’s not just your average film producer—she’s one of the driving forces behind Monarch Media, right smack in the heart of L.A. You’ve probably heard her name pop up if you’re into movies that actually have a little soul. She helped bring “A Week Away” (yeah, that Netflix family musical) to life, and she’s got her hands full with a bunch of other projects. There’s that Chris Pratt comedy, “The Black Belt”—apparently it came from a Black List script, so you know it’s got some bite. She’s also got a military thriller in the pipeline, “Havoc,” from Korean director Byung-gil Jung, and a country musical with Florida Georgia Line (those guys rack up country awards like nobody’s business). And if that’s not enough, there’s “The Road to Bethlehem,” which marks Adam Anders’ directorial debut, plus “Do the Birds Still Sing in Hell?”—a wild WWII story based on a British soldier’s insane true-life survival. But Vicky’s not just about movies. She co-owns Wavy Records out in Nashville with Anthem Lights—yeah, those Christian rock legends—so she’s got her feet in both Hollywood and the music scene. On top of all that, she’s a fierce advocate for brain research and Alzheimer’s support. Her dad battled Alzheimer’s for over a decade, so she’s in this fight for real, not just for show. You’ll find her now in the Bay Area, living with her husband, still hustling, still making waves in both film and music.