Directed by renowned filmmaker Nick Broomfield, the documentary goes in search of the forces that made and then destroyed Whitney Houston, who has been widely regarded as having one of the greatest voices of the last 50 years.
Aside from Whitney: Can I Be Me, Marc Hoeferlin has co-written, produced, directed and edited many of Nick Broomfield’s most successful films. The duo worked closely together on titles such as ‘Sarah Palin: You Betcha’ (2011), Sex My British Job, as well as ‘Tales of the Grim Sleeper’ (shortlisted for the 2015 Academy Awards) and many more.
Whitney: Can I Be Me (press quotes)
· “An engrossing and compassionate portrait of a supremely talented singer racked by self-doubt” (**** The Guardian)
· The strength of the documentary lies in the skill with which Broomfield combines a cautionary showbiz tale with a probing analysis of race, class, gender and celebrity (**** Independent)
· 87% Critics score on Rotten Tomatoes
Nick Broomfield quote on Marc Hoeferlin
· “Marc is one of the most talented writers, producers and directors I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He’s been an integral part of some of the films that I’m most proud of and has a unique ability to tell a compelling story on screen.”
Marc Hoeferlin Filmography:
Whitney: Can I Be Me (2016-2017) – Producer/Editor
For Showtime and the BBC, a feature length documentary about Whitney Houston. Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival 2017.
Going Going Gone (2015) – Producer / Editor
A two part architectural series for the BBC looking into iconic buildings in the UK, their cultural relevance and current demise, and their potential future.
CNN African Voices/African Start Up/Market Place Africa (2014-2015) – Director/Producer
Led a team to producing 3 weekly feature programs for CNN.
Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014) – Producer/Editor
Produced and edited for Sky Television and HBO on the case of The Grim Sleeper – a serial killer who was able to kill in South Central Los Angeles for a 25 year period. The film was shortlisted for the 2015 Academy Awards.
Sex My British Job (2013) – Producer/Camera/Asst Editor
Produced and shot a documentary for Channel 4 (UK). The film is a character led documentary set in a Chinese brothel in London. Played internationally at festivals and television.
Sarah Palin: You Betcha’! (September 2011) – Producer/Camera/Asst Editor
Produced and filmed Nick Broomfield’s documentary Sarah Palin: You Betcha which premiered at Toronto Films Festival and theatres. Made with Channel 4 UK.
Albino United (2010) – Director/Producer
A feature documentary for Channel 4 and National Geographic about an Albino football team in Tanzania. Albinos are killed in Tanzania as their body parts are believed to bring wealth and good luck. The film was in official competition at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam and at Sheffield Doc Fest.
The Catastrophist (2010 in development) – Writer/Producer
Co-written with Nick Broomfield (director), this is an adaptation of Ronan Bennett’s book – a love story told in the Congo at the time of Patrice Lumumba and independence.
On That Day (2008) – Director/Producer
Documentary for Channel 4 about a massacre that took place in Iraq where Marines killed 24 civilians with access to never before seen footage.
Still Human Still Here (2007) – Director/Producer
Documentary for Amnesty International as part of their destitution in the UK campaign. The film premiered at the Labour Party Conference 2007.
Battle For Haditha (2007) – Co-writer/Associate Producer
Nick Broomfield’s award winning feature film on the massacre in Haditha, drama.
Shooting Ghosts (2006) – Director/Producer/Camera
Documentary following Nick Broomfield making his first feature film ‘Ghosts’. Was very well received in festivals.
Ghosts (2006) –AD, post assistant
Working on Nick Broomfield’s first feature film about the cockle pickers that drowned at Morecambe Bay.
Night Commuters: Children of Northern Uganda (2005) – Director/Producer
Graduation film made in Northern Uganda about the effects of the war on the children in the community.