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Chris von Hoffmann

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Chris von Hoffmann
A serial killer has murdered three people in New York City.  A struggling writer turns amateur reporter to find inspiration that quickly spirals out of control.
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Entry 21 (2008)
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A New Jersey native, Chris von Hoffmann studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and performed in several Off-Broadway plays before moving to Los Angeles to focus full-time on filmmaking and screenwriting.

Starting small to hone his skills, Chris wrote, produced, and directed several short films before making his feature debut in 2016, Drifter. On only a minuscule budget, Chris demonstrated a unique style and confidence behind the camera, resulting in immediate attention from industry leaders. Drifter was quickly picked up for distribution by Alameda Entertainment and then licensed to Netflix and other platforms for well above its original budget.

Following the debut success of Drifter, Chris was signed by Creative Artists Agency and Grandview Management. The team set their sights on Chris' follow-up film: Monster Party, a horror/thriller/comedy with star power like Erin Moriarty, Robin Tunney, and Lance Reddick. The film went on to secure worldwide distribution by RLJE Entertainment in 2018, then became a Shudder Exclusive in 2019. It garnered critical praise from respected critics, with The Hollywood Reporter quoting, "gleefully gory and darkly funny, Monster Party is the sort of extreme genre exercise that separates real fans from mere dilettantes."

His recent 2022 film, Devil's Workshop starring Emile Hirsch, Radha Mitchell, and Timothy Granaderos, was released in select theaters and worldwide digital platforms via Lionsgate.
BornDecember 4, 1987
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BornDecember 4, 1987
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  • Awards
    • 1 win

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Radha Mitchell, Chris von Hoffmann, and Timothy Granaderos
Chris von Hoffmann
Writer/Director Chris von Hoffmann and actor Emile Hirsch on set of Devil's Workshop.
Writer/Director Chris von Hoffmann on set of Devil's Workshop.
Chris von Hoffmann
Writer/Director Chris von Hoffmann and actor Joey Luthman on set of "Ephebiphobia"
Writer/Director Chris von Hoffmann and cast on set of feature film, "Monster Party."
Writer/Director Chris von Hoffmann and DP Tobias Deml on set of feature film, "Monster Party."
Writer/Director Chris von Hoffmann on set of short film "White Trash" with DP Hiroki Kamada.
Writer/Director Chris von Hoffmann on set of short film "Bloodshot Animals" with DP Tobias Deml.
Writer/Director Chris von Hoffmann on set of short film, "Fuel Junkie."
Writer/Director Chris von Hoffmann and DP Tobias Deml on the set of feature film, "Drifter."

Known for:

Devil's Workshop (2022)
Devil's Workshop
3.9
  • Director
  • 2022
Phobias (2021)
Phobias
3.6
  • Director(segment Ephebiphobia)
  • 2021
Robin Tunney, Julian McMahon, Lance Reddick, Diego Boneta, Erin Moriarty, Chester Rushing, Sofía Castro, Jamie Ward, Virginia Gardner, Sam Strike, Kian Lawley, and Brandon Micheal Hall in Monster Party (2018)
Monster Party
5.5
  • Director
  • 2018
Drifter (2016)
Drifter
3.6
  • Director(directed by)
  • 2016

Credits

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Director

  • Devil's Workshop (2022)
    Devil's Workshop
    • Director
    • 2022
  • Lauren
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Phobias (2021)
    Phobias
    • Director (segment Ephebiphobia)
    • 2021
  • Blue
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2019
  • Robin Tunney, Julian McMahon, Lance Reddick, Diego Boneta, Erin Moriarty, Chester Rushing, Sofía Castro, Jamie Ward, Virginia Gardner, Sam Strike, Kian Lawley, and Brandon Micheal Hall in Monster Party (2018)
    Monster Party
    • Director
    • 2018
  • Drifter (2016)
    Drifter
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2016
  • Seizo: Oh Baby
    • Director
    • Music Video
    • 2016
  • Graffiti on My Heart (2016)
    Graffiti on My Heart
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Fuel Junkie (2014)
    Fuel Junkie
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2014
  • White Trash (2014)
    White Trash
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2014
  • The TV
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2013
  • The Movie Pitch
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2013
  • Bloodshot Animals (2013)
    Bloodshot Animals
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2013
  • Apartment Terror
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2013
  • The Garage
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2012

Writer

  • Devil's Workshop (2022)
    Devil's Workshop
    • Writer
    • 2022
  • Lauren
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Phobias (2021)
    Phobias
    • written by (segment Ephebiphobia)
    • 2021
  • Robin Tunney, Julian McMahon, Lance Reddick, Diego Boneta, Erin Moriarty, Chester Rushing, Sofía Castro, Jamie Ward, Virginia Gardner, Sam Strike, Kian Lawley, and Brandon Micheal Hall in Monster Party (2018)
    Monster Party
    • Writer
    • 2018
  • Drifter (2016)
    Drifter
    • written by
    • 2016
  • Fuel Junkie (2014)
    Fuel Junkie
    • story
    • co-writer
    • Short
    • 2014
  • White Trash (2014)
    White Trash
    • story
    • writer
    • Short
    • 2014
  • The Movie Pitch
    • Writer
    • Video
    • 2013
  • Bloodshot Animals (2013)
    Bloodshot Animals
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2013
  • Apartment Terror
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2013
  • Vodka 7 (2012)
    Vodka 7
    • story
    • writer
    • Short
    • 2012
  • Bad Hair Day (2010)
    Bad Hair Day
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2010
  • Quiet on the Set (2010)
    Quiet on the Set
    • story
    • Short
    • 2010
  • Protect & Serve
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2009
  • The Kidnap
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2007

Additional Crew

  • North Blvd (2018)
    North Blvd
    • production assistant
    • 2018
  • Tales of Horror (2015)
    Tales of Horror
    • production assistant (segment Little Reaper)
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Marcello Dimino in Primrose Lane (2015)
    Primrose Lane
    • production assistant
    • 2015
  • Promotional poster for "Suicide Watch"
    Suicide Watch
    • production assistant
    • 2015
  • Danny Trejo in The Burning Dead (2015)
    The Burning Dead
    • production assistant
    • 2015
  • Always Faithful (2014)
    Always Faithful
    • key production assistant
    • 2014
  • Elisabeth Shue, Mary-Louise Parker, Heather Graham, Selena Gomez, and Nat Wolff in Behaving Badly (2014)
    Behaving Badly
    • assistant to director
    • 2014
  • Richard Dreyfuss and Gabriella Wilde in Squatters (2014)
    Squatters
    • additional production assistant
    • Video
    • 2014
  • Grand Street (2014)
    Grand Street
    • set intern
    • 2014
  • Little Reaper (2013)
    Little Reaper
    • production assistant
    • Short
    • 2013
  • Byron Mann, Stuart Townsend, Colin Egglesfield, and Catalina Sandino Moreno in A Stranger in Paradise (2013)
    A Stranger in Paradise
    • key production assistant: second unit
    • 2013
  • Shiloh Fernandez in Syrup (2013)
    Syrup
    • production assistant
    • 2013
  • Eve Mauro in Sorority Party Massacre (2012)
    Sorority Party Massacre
    • set production assistant
    • 2012
  • Julianne Moore, Alexander Skarsgård, and Onata Aprile in What Maisie Knew (2012)
    What Maisie Knew
    • additional production assistant (uncredited)
    • 2012
  • Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg in That's My Boy (2012)
    That's My Boy
    • additional production assistant
    • 2012
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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Chris Von Hoffman
  • Height
    • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
  • Born
    • December 4, 1987
    • Summit, New Jersey, USA
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    • 1 Interview

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    The Shining is his all time favorite film.
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    Acting is a privilege.
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    • CVH

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