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SELF-TAPE
WITH
MICHAEL HOFFMAN
WHAT TO EXPECT
This is an opportunity for clients to book a self-tape session with renowned Hollywood director Michael Hoffman, where actors will receive personalised direction from a seasoned professional who has worked with some of the greatest talents in Hollywood.
Whether you have that once-in-a-lifetime audition, you are a recent graduate entering the industry, or are eager to enhance your skills, this tailored experience is designed just for you.
Filming a self-tape becomes an invaluable tool to showcase your talent to casting directors and what better way to nail it than under the guidance of a professional director with decades of experience at the top of his game?
BIOGRAPHY
Michael Hoffman is a filmmaker with a diverse and accomplished career. He earned his Bachelor's in Theater Arts from Boise State University, where he co-founded the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. A Rhodes scholar, he studied English Literature at Oxford's Oriel College and made his first feature film, "Privileged," starring Hugh Grant.
Hoffman's relationship with the Sundance Institute began with the workshop of his script "Promised Land." He later directed films like "Some Girls" and the hit comedy "Soapdish." His period romance "Restoration" won two Oscars in 1996. Other notable works include "One Fine Day" and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," the latter featuring an ensemble cast of stars such as Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Kline, Stanley Tucci, Calista Flockhart, Dominic West, Anna Friel, Christian Bale, Sam Rockwell, and Rupert Everett.
In 2008, he directed "The Last Station," focusing on Tolstoy's final year, earning accolades and nominations for Helen Mirren and Christopher Plummer. Hoffman continued with projects like the 2011 remake of "Gambit" and Nicholas Sparks' "The Best of Me" in 2014.
Recently, Hoffman wrote and directed "Dear Mr. Vidal" for Netflix and is involved in various upcoming projects, including a biopic about Johannes Kepler. He is set to write and direct "American Classic," a TV series starring Kevin Kline. Additionally, he co-wrote a musical based on his film "Restless Natives" scheduled for a national tour in Scotland in spring 2025.
Apart from his filmmaking, Hoffman serves on international film festival juries, chaired juries at festivals like CAMERIMAGE in Poland and Tblisi International Film Festival, and conducts master classes in the UK and Europe.
