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. The film premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival.

Career

Hoffman Executive Produced and directed multiple episodes of the CBS drama Madam Secretary. He also Executive Produced and directed on the critically acclaimed Paramount+ Series "Evil."
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

Executive producerEvil Ways and Means Madam Secretary Old Jews Telling Jokes5 Flights Up Begin Again Moonrise Kingdom The Oranges Everyday
UPMMadam Secretary 5 Flights Up Begin Again Moonrise Kingdom The Oranges Tenderness
Co-ProducerTenderness
Line ProducerThe Darjeeling Limited
Second Unit DirectorThe Oranges Everyday Tenderness Wedding Daze Porn 'n Chicken
First Assistant DirectorHanna Everyday The Producers The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou School of Rock Porn 'n Chicken The Royal Tenenbaums Dinner with Friends The Curse of the Jade Scorpion The Shaft Center Stage Joe Gould's Secret Earthly Possessions The Invisible Man One True Thing
Second Assistant DirectorDonnie Brasco Sleepers Dead Man Walking Now and Then New York Undercover Law & Order Carlito's Way Rudy Groundhog Day A League of Their Own
Production assistantBasic Instinct Bed & Breakfast Regarding Henry True Colors Awakenings