Sam Hoffman

Sam Hoffman is a producer, director and writer who has created content in film, television and on digital media. Hoffman wrote and directed the film Humor Me, starring Jemaine Clement, Elliott Gould and Ingrid Michaelson.[1] The film premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival.[2]

Career

Hoffman produces and periodically directs the CBS drama Madam Secretary.[3] He is also developing, with producing partner Frances McDormand, an adaptation of Michael Pollan’s best-seller The Omnivore’s Dilemma.[4]

Hoffman created the web series Old Jews Telling Jokes, which has been viewed over 50 million times, released on DVD, and broadcast on the BBC. His book, based on the series, is now in its sixth printing and the off-Broadway play derived from the series currently tours throughout North America.

Feature films he has produced include Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom, John Carney’s Begin Again and Richard Loncraine’s 5 Flights Up. Earlier in his career, Hoffman also assistant directed such acclaimed titles as: The Royal Tenenbaums, School of Rock, Donnie Brasco, Dead Man Walking and Groundhog Day.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2018 Humor Me Writer, Director, Producer
2014 - 2018 Madam Secretary Co-Executive Producer, UPM, Director
2014 5 Flights Up Executive Producer, UPM
2013 Begin Again Executive Producer, UPM
2012 Moonrise Kingdom Executive Producer, UPM
2011 The Oranges Executive Producer, UPM, Second Unit Director
2011 Hanna First Assistant Director: New York
2010 Every Day Executive Producer, First Assistant Director, Second Unit Director
2009 Old Jews Telling Jokes Executive Producer, Director
2009 Tenderness Co-Producer, UPM, Second Unit Director
2007 The Darjeeling Limited Line Producer: New York
2006 Wedding Daze Producer, Second Unit Director
2005 The Producers First Assistant Director
2004 The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou First Assistant Director
2003 School of Rock First Assistant Director
2002 Porn 'n Chicken First Assistant Director, Second Unit Director
2001 The Royal Tenenbaums First Assistant Director
2001 Dinner with Friends First Assistant Director: New York
2001 The Curse of the Jade Scorpion First Assistant Dorector
2001 The Shaft First Assistant Director: New York
2000 The Ride Home Writer, Director
2000 Center Stage First Assistant Director
2000 Joe Gould's Secret First Assistant Director
1999 Earthly Possessions First Assistant Director
1998 The Invisible Man First Assistant Director
1998 One True Thing First Assistant Director
1997 Donnie Brasco Second Assistant Director
1996 Sleepers Second Assistant Director
1995 Dead Man Walking Second Assistant Director
1995 Now and Then Second Assistant Director
1995 New York Undercover Second Assistant Director - 3 episodes
1993-1994 Law & Order Second Assistant Director - 3 episodes
1993 Carlito's Way Second Second Assistant Director
1993 Rudy Second Second Assistant Director
1993 Groundhog Day Second Second Assistant Dorector
1992 A League of Their Own Additional Second Assistant Director
1992 Basic Instinct Production Assistant
1991 Bed & Breakfast Production Assistant
1991 Regarding Henry Production Assistant
1991 Regarding Henry Production Assistant Uncredited
1991 True Colors Production Assistant
1990 Awakenings Production Assistant
1989 She-Devil Production Assistant

References
  1. "Elliott Gould, Jemaine Clement to Star in Father-Son Comedy 'Humor Me' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
  2. Hipes, Patrick (2017-06-16). "'Humor Me' LAFF Clip: Happy Fathers Day From Elliott Gould & Jemaine Clement". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
  3. Berk, Nancy (11 January 2018). "Humor Me Serves Up Heartwarming Family Comedy". Parade. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  4. "Frances McDormand to Make Screenwriting Debut for 'The Omnivore's Dilemma'". Hollywood. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
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