Engage, Inspire, Impact
Athabascan Filmmaker • Cinematographer • Director
Patrick Hoffman
I’m an Indigenous Athabascan filmmaker from Anchorage, Alaska, with a passion for visual storytelling. Since 2019, I’ve created projects ranging from documentaries to music videos and narrative films, blending culture, craft, and community into every story I tell.
But that’s only part of the journey…
1. Documentary Style Video
KAKIÑIIT
KAKIÑIIT
KAKIÑIIT is a documentary I produced while in the Advanced Media program at The Evergreen State College. For this project, I independently secured funding through scholarships to build a portable video studio, which I brought to Nome, Alaska. I coordinated with artist Marjorie Tahbone, organized shoot schedules, and managed lighting, camera setups, and filming on my own across multiple days and locations. With support from an audio student who scored and edited dialogue, I crafted a visual story that highlights Marjorie’s tattoo practice. The result was a collaborative and meaningful film that Marjorie was proud of.
2. Event Coverage Style Video
Coop Album Release Party Event Coverage
Coop Album Release Party
The artist personally invited me to document this event, giving me the freedom to capture the energy of the night. Using a run-and-gun shooting style, I relied heavily on gyroscope stabilization and a gimbal to move quickly and catch candid moments as they happened. In post-production, I shaped those raw clips into a cohesive story through pacing and narrative editing. The entire project was filmed within a few hours and delivered on a fast turnaround, showcasing both technical adaptability and storytelling skills.
3. Commercial Style Video
RevMo Commercial
RevMo Coffee
One of my first projects with Porcupine, this shoot combined creativity with resourceful technique. I filmed over two separate days—first capturing the lively nighttime atmosphere of the café, then returning to record the barista’s craft. Using a light kit, gimbal, and even a wheelchair for smooth tracking shots, I built a visual narrative without voiceover, letting the imagery speak for itself. To enhance the storytelling, I selected music that matched the café’s vibe and cut the footage to the beat, creating a compelling and rhythmic piece.
4. Interview Style Video
H E A L Olympia Project Interview Video
H.E.A.L Olympia Project
Created as part of my friend Daniel’s master’s project, this film was shot over multiple days and locations, with production handled by myself and an assistant. We incorporated mixed media—some footage Daniel captured himself—alongside my cinematic camera work to create a layered and dynamic piece. I personally edited the audio and crafted the film’s opening using found media, which gave the project an iconic introduction. Daniel later continued producing content inspired by this work, building a successful presence on social media.
5. Narrative Style Video
The Knock Narrative
The Knock
A short narrative film I developed from a ChatGPT-assisted script, which I adapted to fit my available gear and apartment setting. I cast friends with no acting experience and guided them through the process, using cinematic rules and techniques to achieve the shots I envisioned. This project pushed me to maximize every piece of my equipment, carefully designing lighting setups and layering sound effects from my personal library to build tension and realism. The result is a compelling, story-driven short that sustains attention and adds deeper meaning through both visuals and audio.
6. Music Video Style
Coop Cozy Elegance Music Video
Coop - Cozy Elegance
Produced as my final project for my second Advanced Media program at Evergreen, this music video combined both traditional production and experimental post-production techniques. I began with a storyboard and mock-up video to plan the shots, then executed a full-day shoot across multiple locations on a tight schedule. After editing the video, I reduced the frame rate to 12fps and exported each frame as a PNG. From there, I printed 35 frames onto photo paper, hand-manipulated them with alcohol markers and stamps, scanned them back in, and reassembled them into a compound clip in DaVinci Resolve. By mathematically adjusting playback to 12fps, I achieved a unique, hand-animated effect. I also incorporated interviews with the artist across different locations to add narrative variety.
7. Podcast Style Video
Jonah Barnett Interview
Jonah Barnett Interview
Filmed in my downtown Porcupine Media office, I created a podcast-style interview setup and scheduled sessions with seven artists, including Jonah. For his piece, I had him punch in his answers separately, then used editing to seamlessly blend them into what feels like a single, flowing interview. I captured the session using a Blackmagic ATEM switcher and multiple Blackmagic cameras, ensuring professional-quality visuals. For audio, I applied AI mastering and paired it with music from my personal library to match Jonah’s vibe. The interview was designed to center the focus on his art and creative process above all else.
8. Found Media Video Example
Found Footage and Found Audio Storytelling Video
Storytelling Ability
For this piece, I sourced random royalty-free audio and video from online libraries and reassembled them into a completely new story, unrelated to the media’s original intent. By cutting and reframing a random interview, I transformed the speaker’s narrative into something entirely different, showcasing how editing can reshape meaning. This project highlights my storytelling ability and adaptability—skills that are especially valuable when clients provide pre-recorded footage or audio that needs to be crafted into a compelling final product.
9. Photography and Animation
