Directing

Esmé von Hoffman

Esmé von Hoffman is an award-winning director, writer, and producer. Her acclaimed debut feature film Ovid and the Art of Love starring Corbin Bleu, John Savage and Tara Summers has made movies-to-watch lists on publications such as Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, IndieWire, Variety and more. Her work has been described as "beautiful, remarkable, original" by Film Threat, "clever" by RogerEbert, a…

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Listen Up Philip

Listen Up Philip · 2014

Listen Up Philip

MovieComedyDrama

Anger rages in Philip as he awaits the publication of his second novel. He feels pushed out of his adopted home city by the constant crowds and noise, a deteriorating relationship with his photographer girlfriend Ashley, and his own indifference to promoting the novel. When Philip's idol Ike Zimmerman offers his isolated summer home as a refuge, he finally gets the peace and quiet to focus on his favorite subject: himself.

The Cake Eaters

The Cake Eaters · 2007

The Cake Eaters

MovieDramaRomance

The death of the Kimbrough family matriarch affects the three male survivors of the clan. Widower Easy tries to reconnect with his old flame, Marg. Eldest son and struggling musician Guy moves back to town, feeling guilty that he missed the funeral. His brother, Beagle, who was his mother's caretaker, falls for Marg's granddaughter, Georgia, a chronically ill girl who fears her time is growing short.

Ovid and the Art of Love

Ovid and the Art of Love · 2019

Ovid and the Art of Love

In this fresh retelling of the famed Ancient Roman poet's life set in contemporary Detroit, the young Ovid finds his life in danger when he clashes with the emperor by writing a guide to love and seduction.

Once More With Feeling

Once More With Feeling · 2009

Once More With Feeling

A midlife crisis dramatic comedy about a man who pursues his old ambition to become a singer through karaoke.

I Married a Mobster

I Married a Mobster · 2011

I Married a Mobster

SeriesDocumentary

I Married a Mobster is an American documentary television series on Investigation Discovery. The series debuted on July 13, 2011.

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Listen Up Philip

Listen Up Philip · 2014

Listen Up Philip

MovieComedyDrama

Anger rages in Philip as he awaits the publication of his second novel. He feels pushed out of his adopted home city by the constant crowds and noise, a deteriorating relationship with his photographer girlfriend Ashley, and his own indifference to promoting the novel. When Philip's idol Ike Zimmerman offers his isolated summer home as a refuge, he finally gets the peace and quiet to focus on his favorite subject: himself.

Assistant Editor

The Cake Eaters

The Cake Eaters · 2007

The Cake Eaters

MovieDramaRomance

The death of the Kimbrough family matriarch affects the three male survivors of the clan. Widower Easy tries to reconnect with his old flame, Marg. Eldest son and struggling musician Guy moves back to town, feeling guilty that he missed the funeral. His brother, Beagle, who was his mother's caretaker, falls for Marg's granddaughter, Georgia, a chronically ill girl who fears her time is growing short.

Production Assistant

Ovid and the Art of Love

Ovid and the Art of Love · 2019

Ovid and the Art of Love

In this fresh retelling of the famed Ancient Roman poet's life set in contemporary Detroit, the young Ovid finds his life in danger when he clashes with the emperor by writing a guide to love and seduction.

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Once More With Feeling

Once More With Feeling · 2009

Once More With Feeling

A midlife crisis dramatic comedy about a man who pursues his old ambition to become a singer through karaoke.

April

I Married a Mobster

I Married a Mobster · 2011

I Married a Mobster

SeriesDocumentary

I Married a Mobster is an American documentary television series on Investigation Discovery. The series debuted on July 13, 2011.

Susan