About
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.
Filmography
Humor Me2017 · Producer, Director, Writer
Begin Again2014 · Executive Producer, Unit Production Manager
Moonrise Kingdom2012 · Executive Producer
The Oranges2011 · Second Unit Director, Executive Producer
Hanna2011 · First Assistant Director
Old Jews Telling Jokes2009 · Creator, Writer, Director, Producer
Tenderness2009 · Co-Producer, Unit Production Manager
The Darjeeling Limited2007 · Line Producer, Unit Production Manager
Wedding Daze2006 · Producer
The Producers2005 · First Assistant Director
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou2004 · First Assistant Director
The School of Rock2003 · First Assistant Director
Porn 'n Chicken2002 · First Assistant Director
Sounds from a Town I Love2001 · First Assistant Director
The Concert for New York City2001 · First Assistant Director
The Royal Tenenbaums2001 · First Assistant Director
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion2001 · First Assistant Director
Center Stage2000 · First Assistant Director
The Object of My Affection1998 · First Assistant Director
Sleepers1996 · Second Assistant Director