Host / Actor / Producer / Writer
Email
TaylorRobertPatterson@gmail.com
Taylor@blogto.com
Press
View the Vibe
ByBlacks
Streets of Toronto
Toronto Caribbean News
ArtworxTO
Toronto Guardian
Talks & Panels
Soho House Toronto, Mentorship Showcase | Moderator, Mentor Panel, 2023/2024
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), UTM Scribes | Writers Career Panel, 2019
Taylor Patterson is a biracial multi-hyphenate artist based in Toronto with a focus in film production, writing, and video creation. Most notably recognized as 'the blogTO guy', Taylor spends his time hosting and producing content for Toronto's best-known local news publication. His three years at blogTO have given him the opportunity to create content with millions of views, interview notable artists like Nicholas Cage, Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Jordan Peele, and more, and most importantly serve the city by sharing stories that resonate with millions of Torontonians.
When he's not touring Toronto, he's creating videos as a Canon Creator or hosting Oasis House events/parties across the city. One of Taylor's biggest passions is contributing to the creative community, and he does so by hosting the mentorship program and sitting as a committee member at the Soho House Toronto.
When he’s not at work, he’s watching movies, throwing events, working on personal projects, or trapping himself in various Larry David-esque scenarios that will likely haunt him forever.
Accolades
Interactive Digital Media Fund, Ontario Creates, 2023
The Black Arts Projects Grant, Toronto Arts Council, 2023
Building Space Collection Honorarium, MakeRoom Inc. , 2021
Ross Lewchuk Memorial Award, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2017
Wilf Fielding Memorial Award, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2017
FCAD Award, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2017
John Brooks Community Foundation Scholarship, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2015
Programs
Canon Futures Program, 2022
Soho House Toronto Committee, 2021 - Present
CFC x Soho House Toronto Mentorship Program, 2021
Canadian Media Producer’s Association (CMPA), 2019
NBC Universal Canadian Fellowship Program, 2017
Likes: Miso soup, doing bits, long showers, Seinfeld, seafood, driving while listening to hip-hop, Paul McCartney/Simon, Ernest Hemingway, films with Jim Carrey, The Before Trilogy.
Dislikes: Peas, hypocrisy, haircuts, Drake-slander, when people take themselves too seriously, dark rum, dirty dishes, the gift of gab, when the corners of the duvet separate from the duvet cover.