Michael Patten
Known for
Directing
Biography
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.
Best known work
The Sheik and I
2012
Pigeon
2020
We Call Him Super
2022
Goodnight, Moon
2022
Getting Stoned with Sophia Takal
2013
Getting Stoned with Alex Karpovksy
2013
Not Getting Stoned with Andrew Bujalski
2014
The Woman Who Could Read the Minds of Dogs
2026
Couples Therapy
2013Filmography
2026
The Woman Who Could Read the Minds of DogsWriter, Director
2022
Goodnight, MoonDirector, Writer
2022
We Call Him SuperDirector
2020
PigeonDirector
2014
Not Getting Stoned with Andrew BujalskiCamera Operator
2013
Getting Stoned with Alex KarpovksyColor Grading
2013
Getting Stoned with Sophia TakalColor Grading
2013
Couples TherapyCamera Operator
2012
The Sheik and Ias Self, Music Editor, Director of Photography