Michael Patten

Director

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.

Filmography

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Goodnight, Moon

Stephen Gailule wants closure. After hijacking his father’s ashes, he makes a suburban pilgrimage, trespassing onto the grounds of his childhood home. Things change when the new tenant takes a particular interest in emotionally-stunted Steve.

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The Woman Who Could Read the Minds of Dogs

Vicky, an aspiring dancer from Madrid, is working as an au pair for a New York City family. When rumors surface about a violent unhoused man roaming Prospect Park, she must confront these escalating threats while searching for the missing family dog. As she delves deeper into her search, Vicky’s journey becomes an exploration of belonging and resilience in a foreign land.

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We Call Him Super

A Brooklyn building superintendent narrates his own immigration story and re-examines his vision of America.

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