Film Biz Chat: One on One with Documentary Producer Patrick Hamm

Patrick Hamm is an award-winning documentary producer with a decade of experience creating films that artfully blend creative storytelling with a clear social mission. An alumnus of Berlinale Talents and EURODOC, Patrick produced acclaimed films like Who I Am Not (2023; SXSW, CPH:Dox), This Rain Will Never Stop (2020; IDFA, True/False), and Freedom For The Wolf (2017; Slamdance, IDFA), and served as executive producer for influential titles including Dark Secrets of a Trillion Dollar Island: Garenne (2021; BBC/Arte), Copwatch (2017; Tribeca), and the narrative feature The Man Who Was Thursday (2016; Edinburgh IFF). He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University and a B.A. in Ethics, Politics & Economics from Yale University, which equip him with a distinct analytical perspective that enriches the narratives he chooses to spotlight. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Patrick's expertise spans line production, story consulting, occasional editing, and cinematography. This versatility makes him a pivotal contributor across all facets of filmmaking, ensuring his projects are not only visionary but also compelling. His approach is deeply influenced by his academic background, driving him to explore and illuminate complex societal issues through film.