Biography

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 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 secured worldwide distribution by RLJE Entertainment in 2018 and then became a Shudder Exclusive in 2019. It garnered critical praise from respected critics. The Hollywood Reporter quoted, "Gleefully gory and darkly funny, Monster Party is the sort of extreme genre exercise that separates real fans from mere dilettantes."

Yahoo referred to his recent 2022 film, Devil's Workshop, as "unpredictable from the jump." Starring Emile Hirsch, Radha Mitchell, and Timothy Granaderos, the film was released via Lionsgate in select theaters and worldwide digital platforms.

Chris resides in Manhattan and is developing three new feature films.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous

Characters staring into the mirror.

Attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts-East.

Some of his filmmaking influences include William Friedkin, David Fincher, and Clint Eastwood.

Acting is a privilege.