Michael Patten
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.
Known for
The Sheik and I
December 7, 2012
We Call Him Super
August 28, 2022
Goodnight, Moon
September 5, 2022
Getting Stoned with Sophia Takal
March 30, 2013
Getting Stoned with Alex Karpovksy
September 1, 2013
Not Getting Stoned with Andrew Bujalski
July 14, 2014
The Woman Who Could Read the Minds of Dogs
February 5, 2026
Couples Therapy
January 31, 2013
Behind the camera9
- 2026The Woman Who Could Read the Minds of Dogs Writer, Director
- 2022Goodnight, Moon Director, Writer
- 2022We Call Him Super Director
- 2020Pigeon Director
- 2014Not Getting Stoned with Andrew Bujalski Camera Operator
- 2013Getting Stoned with Alex Karpovksy Color Grading
- 2013Getting Stoned with Sophia Takal Color Grading
- 2013Couples Therapy Camera Operator
- 2012The Sheik and I Music Editor, Director of Photography