
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.
movieThe Woman Who Could Read the Minds of Dogs
2026 · Writer, Director
movieGoodnight, Moon
2022 · Director, Writer
movieWe Call Him Super
2022 · Director
Pigeon
2020 · Director
movieNot Getting Stoned with Andrew Bujalski
2014 · Camera Operator
movieGetting Stoned with Alex Karpovksy
2013 · Color Grading
movieGetting Stoned with Sophia Takal
2013 · Color Grading
movieCouples Therapy
2013 · Camera Operator
movieThe Sheik and I
2012 · Self, Music Editor, Director of Photography