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Josh Safdie
DIRECTOR

Josh Safdie

Known for Marty Supreme · The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon · Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Joshua Henry Safdie (born April 3, 1984) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter, best known for his work with his younger brother, Benny Safdie, as one half of the acclaimed Safdie Brothers. Together, they developed a reputation for raw, urgent storytelling in films such as Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019). In 2024, it was reported that the Safdie Brothers would no longer co-direct and would instead…

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Born
Apr 3, 1984
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Directing

Biography

Joshua Henry Safdie (born April 3, 1984) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter, best known for his work with his younger brother, Benny Safdie, as one half of the acclaimed Safdie Brothers. Together, they developed a reputation for raw, urgent storytelling in films such as Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019).

In 2024, it was reported that the Safdie Brothers would no longer co-direct and would instead pursue solo projects. Josh's first feature since the split, Marty Supreme (2025), was critically acclaimed, earning him nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best director.

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Known For

MOVIEMarty Supreme
Marty SupremeDirector · 2025
★ 7.4
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Guest · 2014
★ 5.8
TVGood Hang with Amy Poehler
Good Hang with Amy PoehlerSelf - Guest · 2025
★ 5.5

Filmography

Movies

LethargyWriter
2002
LethargyDirector
2002
Alberto Live in a BathroomDirector
2004
Alberto Live in a BathroomWriter
2004
The Adventures of Slater's Friend2nd Cameraman
2005
The Adventures of Slater's FriendDirector
2005
The Adventures of Slater's FriendWriter
2005
If You See Something, Say SomethingDirector
2006
If You See Something, Say SomethingWriter
2006
If You See Something, Say SomethingCinematography
2006
If You See Something, Say SomethingEditor
2006
The Ralph Handel StoryThe Director (voice)
2006
The Ralph Handel StoryDirector
2006
The Ralph Handel StoryDirector of Photography
2006
We're Going to the ZooThe Hitchhiker
2006
We're Going to the ZooDirector
2006
We're Going to the ZooWriter
2006
We're Going to the ZooProducer
2006
I Think I'm Missing PartsDirector
2007
I Think I'm Missing PartsWriter
2007
Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This?Director
2007
Puberty: The MovieArt Direction
2007
The Back of Her HeadHim
2007
The Back of Her HeadDirector
2007
The Back of Her HeadWriter
2007
The Back of Her HeadProducer
2007
John's Lonely Trip to Coney IslandDirector
2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney IslandCinematography
2008
The Pleasure of Being RobbedJosh
2008
The Pleasure of Being RobbedDirector
2008
The Pleasure of Being RobbedWriter
2008
The Pleasure of Being RobbedEditor
2008
The Pleasure of Being RobbedProducer
2008
The Pleasure of Being RobbedStory
2008
The Pleasure of Being RobbedAdditional Camera
2008
The Story of Charles RiverbankCinematography
2008
There's Nothing You Can DoDirector
2008
There's Nothing You Can DoDirector of Photography
2008
There's Nothing You Can DoEditor
2008
There's Nothing You Can DoWriter
2008
YeastRiverguy 1
2008
YeastCamera Operator
2008
YeastSound
2008
Taking WoodstockDocumentary Cameraman (uncredited)
2009
Daddy LonglegsChris
2010
Daddy LonglegsWriter
2010
Daddy LonglegsDirector
2010
Daddy LonglegsDirector of Photography
2010
Daddy LonglegsCo-Producer
2010
Daddy LonglegsEditor
2010
John's GoneDirector
2010
John's GoneWriter
2010
John's GoneCinematography
2010
John's GoneEditor
2010
John's GoneProducer
2010
Tiny FurnitureThanks
2010
ButtonsDirector
2011
ButtonsDirector of Photography
2011
ButtonsEditor
2011
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy LonglegsHimself
2011
Straight HustleDirector
2011
Straight HustleWriter
2011
HeartlandDirector
2012
HeartlandProducer
2012
Lose Her IslandDirector
2012
The Black BalloonDirector
2012
The Black BalloonWriter
2012
The Black BalloonCasting Director
2012
Trophy HunterDirector
2012
Trophy HunterWriter
2012
Trophy HunterCinematography
2012
Trophy HunterEditor
2012
HellawareGallery Patron
2013
Hellaware
2013
Lenny CookeDirector
2013
Lenny CookeCinematography
2013
Lydia Hoffman Lydia HoffmanBruce
2013
Solid GoldDirector of Photography
2013
Solid GoldDirector
2013
Stand Clear of the Closing DoorsFighter
2014
A Fairy-NoseDirector
2015
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
Gone Tomorrow
2015
Gone TomorrowDirector
2015
Heaven Knows WhatDirector
2015
Heaven Knows WhatCasting
2015
Heaven Knows WhatWriter
2015
This Summer FeelingThomas
2015
10 Crosby
2016
My ArtTom
2016
Toback Vs. Mailer: The IncidentDirector
2016
Ezer KenegdoLevi
2017
Good TimeDirector
2017
Good TimeWriter
2017
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny SafdieSelf
2017
Uncut GemsMohegan Sun Gambler (uncredited)
2019
Uncut GemsDirector
2019
Uncut GemsWriter
2019
Uncut GemsMusic Producer
2019
Behind the Soundtrack: 'Uncut Gems' with Daniel LopatinSelf
2020
Goldman v SilvermanDirector
2020
Goldman v SilvermanCamera Operator
2020
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut GemsSelf
2020
Question & AnswerSelf
2020
Question & AnswerDirector
2020
Question & AnswerWriter
2020
Question & AnswerEditor
2020
PigfaceExecutive Producer
2021
Funny PagesProducer
2022
The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FMArthur Fleminger (voice)
2022
Adam Sandler: Love YouDirector
2024
Adam Sandler: Love YouProducer
2024
If I Had Legs I'd Kick YouProducer
2025
Marty SupremeDirector
2025
Marty SupremeProducer
2025
Marty SupremeWriter
2025
Marty SupremeEditor
2025
Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever DoneAdditional Camera
2025
Sarah Squirm: Live + in the FleshExecutive Producer
2025
Thank You Very MuchExecutive Producer
2025
The History of ConcreteSelf (uncredited)
2026
The History of ConcreteExecutive Producer
2026
The Lion QueenExecutive Producer
2026
SlaygroundExecutive Producer
2027
Deep CutsProducer
Into the Woods with MarkCinematography
M&
Martha & MuhammadProducer
TL
The Land of NodProducer
UJ
Untitled Josh Safdie ProjectDirector
UJ
Untitled Josh Safdie ProjectWriter
UJ
Untitled Josh Safdie ProjectProducer

Television

The OscarsSelf · 1 eps
1953
The Neistat BrothersSelf · 8 eps
2010
The Neistat BrothersSet Decoration
2010
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2014
TogethernessCraddock Brother #1 · 1 eps
2015
Chillin IslandExecutive Producer
2021
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother GodExecutive Producer
2023
TelemarketersExecutive Producer
2023
The CurseExecutive Producer
2023
Ren FaireExecutive Producer
2024
Good Hang with Amy PoehlerSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2025
Mr. ScorseseSelf · 1 eps
2025
Pee-wee as HimselfExecutive Producer
2025
Monsters of GodExecutive Producer
2026
NeighborsExecutive Producer
2026
S
SuperfakesExecutive Producer

Photos

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