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Salamander

Salamander follows Olivia Griffin, a mother whose child is mysteriously abducted by shadowy figures, leading her deep into the forest in search of answers.

As she navigates the dark wilderness, reality begins to unravel, forcing her to confront unsettling visions and the true nature of her loss.

  • Christopher A Hoffman
    Director
    Your Dog Likes Me More Than You
  • Christopher A Hoffman
    Writer
  • Patrick Penta
    Producer
    Subferatu, Early Music
  • Christopher Hoffman
    Producer
    Your Dog Likes Me More Than You
  • Stephanie McNiel
    Producer
  • Grace LeSueur
    Key Cast
    "Olivia Griffin"
    The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs
  • Ari Chersky
    Key Cast
    "Helpful Hiker & Salamander"
  • Genres:
    Horror, Thriller, Psychological
  • Completion Date:
    August 29, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Highlands Horror Film Fest
    Highlands, NJ
    United States
    October 4, 2024
    North American Premiere
    Shadowy Evil Award
  • Night Of The Horror Festival
    Tienen
    Belgium
    October 26, 2024
    European Premiere
    Best Scare
  • The Black Panther International Short Film Festival
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    November 22, 2024
    Experimental Short Winner
  • Hollywood Gold Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    November 11, 2024
    Silver Award - Horror
  • New York Movie Awards
    New York
    United States
    November 1, 2024
    Best Thriller
Director Biography - Christopher A Hoffman

Christopher Hoffman is a filmmaker known for his psychologically charged storytelling and meticulous approach to sound and image.

His work blends dark satire, tension, and immersive design, creating narratives that explore power, identity, and perception.

His award-winning short films, including Salamander and Your Dog Likes Me More Than You, have screened at festivals across the U.S. and Europe.

With a background in both visual and sonic storytelling, Hoffman crafts films that challenge boundaries and engage audiences on multiple levels.

His latest project, Mira Perfect, continues his exploration of the blurred lines between authenticity and performance.

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Director Statement

As a filmmaker, I’m drawn to stories that unravel the complexities of human nature—how we construct our identities, the masks we wear, and the unseen forces that shape our choices.