JOSH SAFDIE
Josh Safdie
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: April 3, 1984
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Joshua Henry Safdie (born April 3, 1984) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter. He is best known for writing and directing the crime thriller films Good Time (2017) and Uncut Gems(2019) with his younger brother Benny Safdie as the Safdie Brothers. In 2024, it was reported that they would no longer be directing together and would pursue solo careers. His first solo directorial debut since the split will be Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, which is set for release on December 25, 2025.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
TBA·
Gone TomorrowArthur Fleminger (voice)
2020·
Question & AnswerSelf
2017·
Ezer KenegdoLevi
2016·
My ArtTom
2016·
10 Crosby2015·
TogethernessCraddock Brother #1
2015·
This Summer FeelingThomas
Fighter
2013·
HellawareGallery Patron
Bruce
2010·
The Neistat BrothersSelf
2010·
Daddy LonglegsChris
2009·
Taking WoodstockDocumentary Cameraman
2008·
YeastRiverguy 1
Josh
2007·
The Back of Her HeadHim
The Director (voice)
The Hitchhiker
Production
TBA·
SuperfakesExecutive Producer
2025·
Pee-wee as HimselfExecutive Producer
TBA·
OctoberExecutive Producer
TBA·
Deep CutsProducer
TBA·
The Land of NodProducer
Producer
2025·
Marty SupremeWriter, Producer, Director
2024·
Ren FaireExecutive Producer
Producer, Director
Executive Producer
2023·
TelemarketersExecutive Producer
2023·
The CurseExecutive Producer
2022·
Funny PagesProducer
2021·
Chillin IslandExecutive Producer
2020·
Goldman v SilvermanCamera Operator, Director
2019·
Uncut GemsWriter, Director
2017·
Marcy MeDirector
2017·
Good TimeScreenplay, Director
2015·
Heaven Knows WhatScreenplay, Casting, Director
2013·
HeartlandProducer, Director
2013·
Lenny CookeCinematography, Director
2012·
The Black BalloonCasting Director, Writer, Director
2012·
Trophy HunterEditor, Cinematography, Writer, Director
2011·
ButtonsEditor, Director of Photography, Director
2010·
The Neistat BrothersSet Decoration
2010·
John's GoneCinematography, Editor, Producer, Writer, Director
2010·
Daddy LonglegsEditor, Co-Producer, Director of Photography, Director, Writer
Director, Cinematography
Writer, Director of Photography, Editor, Director
2008·
YeastCamera Operator, Sound
Cinematography, Producer, Writer, Idea, Editor, Director
2007·
Puberty: The MovieArt Direction
Writer, Director
Director of Photography, Director
Cinematography, Editor, Writer, Director
Cinematography
TBA·
A Love NoseDirector
TBA·
Gone TomorrowDirector
Producer, Screenplay, Director
2025·
Thank You Very MuchExecutive Producer
2020·
Question & AnswerEditor, Writer, Director
Director
2021·
PigfaceExecutive Producer
Director
2013·
Solid GoldDirector, Director of Photography
2012·
Lose Her IslandDirector
2011·
Straight HustleWriter, Director
Director
2007·
The Back of Her HeadProducer, Writer, Director
Writer, Producer, Director
Writer, Director
2002·
LethargyDirector, Writer