Directing
Directing
Michael Patten is a filmmaker based in Brooklyn.
His short films have screened at prestigious international festivals, including Rotterdam, Slamdance, and the Rooftop Screening Series. His short documentary We Call Him Super was acquired by The New Yorker. Patten's work often displays a compassionate curiosity toward "the outcast," exploring political themes and dark humor to reflect on society and culture at large.
Michael Patten is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 9 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes The Sheik and I (2012), The Woman Who Could Read the Minds of Dogs (2026), Goodnight, Moon (2022), Couples Therapy (2013), Getting Stoned with Sophia Takal (2013), Getting Stoned with Alex Karpovksy (2013), Not Getting Stoned with Andrew Bujalski (2014), Pigeon (2020). The recorded credits span 2012 to 2026, including 9 movies and 0 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.