Sam Hoffman
Hoffman produces and periodically directs the CBS drama Madam Secretary. He is also developing, with producing partner Frances McDormand, an adaptation of Michael Pollan’s best-seller The Omnivore’s Dilemma.
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.
Films (26)
Camp OrangeRay
2022
Humor Me
2017 · Producer, Director, Writer
New York Melody
2014 · Executive Producer, Unit Production Manager
Moonrise Kingdom
2012 · Executive Producer
Love Next Door
2011 · Second Unit Director, Executive Producer
Hanna
2011 · First Assistant Director
Old Jews Telling Jokes
2009 · Writer, Producer, Director, Creator
Traqués
2009 · Co-Producer, Unit Production Manager
À bord du Darjeeling Limited
2007 · Line Producer, Unit Production Manager
Mariage Express
2006 · Producer
Les Producteurs
2005 · First Assistant Director
La Vie aquatique
2004 · First Assistant Director
Rock Academy
2003 · First Assistant Director
Porn 'n Chicken
2002 · First Assistant Director
The Concert for New York City
2001 · First Assistant Director
La Famille Tenenbaum
2001 · Paramedic, First Assistant Director
Le Sortilège du scorpion de jade
2001 · First Assistant Director
Danse ta vie
2000 · First Assistant Director
L'Objet de mon affection
1998 · First Assistant Director
Sleepers
1996 · Second Assistant Director
La Dernière Marche
1995 · Second Assistant Director
Días Extraños
1995 · Second Second Assistant Director
L'Impasse
1993 · Assistant Director
Rudy
1993 · Second Second Assistant Director
Un jour sans fin
1993 · Second Second Assistant Director
Le Jeu du pouvoir
1991 · B.J.
