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Josh Safdie
- Born April 3, 1984 in New York City, New York, USA
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).
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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 four Oscar nominations, including Best Director.
Known for
Uncut Gems2019
Good Time2017
Marty Supreme2025
Taking Woodstock2009
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You2025
Heaven Knows What2015
The Curse2023
Tiny Furniture2010
Filmography
- TBAInto the Woods with MarkFilmCinematography
- TBAThe Land of NodFilmProducer
- TBADeep CutsFilmProducer
- TBAUntitled Josh Safdie ProjectFilmDirector, Writer, Producer
- TBAMartha & MuhammadFilmProducer
- TBASuperfakesSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2027SlaygroundFilmExecutive Producer
- 2026The History of ConcreteFilmSelf (uncredited), Executive Producer
- 2026NeighborsSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2026Monsters of GodSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2026The Lion QueenFilmExecutive Producer
- 2025Marty SupremeFilmDirector, Producer, Writer, Editor
- 2025If I Had Legs I'd Kick YouFilmProducer
- 2025Pee-wee as HimselfSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2025Mr. ScorseseSeriesSelf
- 2025Sarah Squirm: Live + in the FleshFilmExecutive Producer
- 2025Thank You Very MuchFilmExecutive Producer
- 2025Good Hang with Amy PoehlerSeriesSelf - Guest
- 2025Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever DoneFilmAdditional Camera
- 2024Adam Sandler: Love YouFilmDirector, Producer
- 2024Ren FaireSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2023The CurseSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2023TelemarketersSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2023Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother GodSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2022Funny PagesFilmProducer
- 2022The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FMFilmArthur Fleminger (voice)
- 2021Chillin IslandSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2021PigfaceFilmExecutive Producer
- 2020Goldman v SilvermanFilmDirector, Camera Operator
- 2020Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut GemsFilmSelf
- 2020Question & AnswerFilmSelf, Director, Writer, Editor
- 2020Behind the Soundtrack: 'Uncut Gems' with Daniel LopatinFilmSelf
- 2019Uncut GemsFilmMohegan Sun Gambler (uncredited), Director, Writer, Music Producer
- 2017Good TimeFilmDirector, Writer
- 2017Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny SafdieFilmSelf
- 2017Ezer KenegdoFilmLevi
- 2016My ArtFilmTom
- 2016Toback Vs. Mailer: The IncidentFilmDirector
- 201610 CrosbyFilm
- 2015Heaven Knows WhatFilmDirector, Casting, Writer
- 2015TogethernessSeriesCraddock Brother #1
- 2015This Summer FeelingFilmThomas
- 2015Gone TomorrowFilmDirector
- 2015A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows WhatFilm
- 2015A Fairy-NoseFilmDirector
- 2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSeriesSelf - Guest
- 2014Stand Clear of the Closing DoorsFilmFighter
- 2013Lenny CookeFilmDirector, Cinematography
- 2013HellawareFilmGallery Patron
- 2013Solid GoldFilmDirector of Photography, Director
- 2013Lydia Hoffman Lydia HoffmanFilmBruce
- 2012The Black BalloonFilmDirector, Writer, Casting Director
- 2012Trophy HunterFilmDirector, Writer, Cinematography, Editor
- 2012HeartlandFilmDirector, Producer
- 2012Lose Her IslandFilmDirector
- 2011Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy LonglegsFilmHimself
- 2011ButtonsFilmDirector, Director of Photography, Editor
- 2011Straight HustleFilmDirector, Writer
- 2010Tiny FurnitureFilmThanks
- 2010Daddy LonglegsFilmChris, Writer, Director, Director of Photography, Co-Producer, Editor
- 2010John's GoneFilmDirector, Writer, Cinematography, Editor, Producer
- 2010The Neistat BrothersSeriesSelf, Set Decoration
- 2009Taking WoodstockFilmDocumentary Cameraman (uncredited)
- 2008The Pleasure of Being RobbedFilmJosh, Director, Writer, Editor, Producer, Story, Additional Camera
- 2008YeastFilmRiverguy 1, Camera Operator, Sound
- 2008There's Nothing You Can DoFilmDirector, Director of Photography, Editor, Writer
- 2008John's Lonely Trip to Coney IslandFilmDirector, Cinematography
- 2008The Story of Charles RiverbankFilmCinematography
- 2007The Back of Her HeadFilmHim, Director, Writer, Producer
- 2007Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This?FilmDirector
- 2007I Think I'm Missing PartsFilmDirector, Writer
- 2007Puberty: The MovieFilmArt Direction
- 2006We're Going to the ZooFilmThe Hitchhiker, Director, Writer, Producer
- 2006The Ralph Handel StoryFilmThe Director (voice), Director, Director of Photography
- 2006If You See Something, Say SomethingFilmDirector, Writer, Cinematography, Editor
- 2005The Adventures of Slater's FriendFilm2nd Cameraman, Director, Writer
- 2004Alberto Live in a BathroomFilmDirector, Writer
- 2002LethargyFilmWriter, Director
- 1953The OscarsSeriesSelf