JOE SWANBERG
Joe Swanberg
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: August 31, 1981
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Biography
Joe Swanberg (born August 31, 1981) is an American independent film director, producer, writer, and actor. Known for micro-budget films which make extensive use of improvisation, Swanberg is considered a major figure in the mumblecore film movement. His films often focus on relationships, sex, technology, and the filmmaking process, and include V/H/S (2012), Hannah Takes the Stairs (2007), Win It All (2017), Digging For Fire (2015), and Nights and Weekends (2008), the last of which was co-directed by Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
Charlie
2026·
LoafersCameron's Boss
2025·
Chasing the PartyStaten
2025·
InventionJohn
2024·
PRISMAJoe
2024·
InvaderInvader
2023·
BlackoutStuart
Self
2016·
Regional Bloodshedself
Chris
Officer Lindley
2022·
OffseasonGeorge Darrow
2022·
Good Guy with a GunTom Greenwood
Pauly
2017·
FlamesJoe Swanberg
2016·
Uncle Kent 2Joe
2016·
JoshyAaron
2015·
Bloomin Mud ShuffleBrock
2015·
Lace CraterDean
2015·
ThereToth
Akin
2014·
Happy ChristmasJeff
2014·
The SacramentJake
2014·
ProxyPatrick Michaels
Bartender
2013·
24 ExposuresLiterary Agent
2013·
White ReindeerGeorge
2013·
Drinking BuddiesAngry Car Guy
2013·
DetonatorSid
2013·
You're NextDrake Davison
2012·
Be GoodJoe
2012·
Marriage Material2012·
Empire BuilderThe Husband
2012·
V/H/SSam (segment "Second Honeymoon")
2012·
Stage BrotherSelf
2012·
Cats and TreesAl
2011·
Autoerotic2011·
The ZoneDirector
Joe
2011·
Art HistorySam
2011·
Uncle KentJoe
2011·
Silver BulletsEthan
2010·
Blackmail BoysBrandon
Jeremy Roth
Kevin
2009·
You Wont Miss Me2009·
Birthday SuitHazmat Team
2008·
Present CompanyArchibald King
2008·
Paintbrush2008·
Nights and WeekendsJames
2007·
Quiet CityAdam
2007·
Grammy'sClarence
2007·
HohokamThe Jeffery
2007·
The Timebox TwinsBoy
Ben
2006·
LOLTim
2005·
Kissing on the MouthPatrick
2001·
Bless Me FatherFather Sexy
Production
2026·
The Sun Never SetsEditor, Producer, Screenplay, Director
Screenplay, Director
Thanks
2024·
InvaderProducer
2020·
Build the WallEditor, Director of Photography, Screenplay, Director
2020·
The RentalStory, Screenplay, Producer
2019·
Holy TrinityExecutive Producer
2019·
Sword of TrustExecutive Producer
2018·
Golden ExitsExecutive Producer
2017·
Win It AllWriter, Editor, Director, Producer
2017·
Person to PersonExecutive Producer
2016·
EasyCreator, Writer, Director
2015·
Queen of EarthProducer
2015·
Digging for FireProducer, Writer, Director
2015·
Bloomin Mud ShuffleProducer
2014·
LookingDirector
2014·
Listen Up PhilipThanks
2014·
Happy ChristmasWriter, Producer, Director
2013·
24 ExposuresEditor, Writer, Director
2013·
Drinking BuddiesProducer, Editor, Writer, Director
2013·
Privacy SettingsDirector
Director of Photography, Editor, Producer, Writer, Director
2012·
Stray BulletsProducer, Screenplay, Director
2012·
Marriage MaterialDirector, Writer, Producer
2012·
V/H/SDirector, Editor
2011·
The ZoneEditor, Producer, Writer, Director, Director of Photography
Producer
2011·
Art HistoryProducer, Writer, Editor, Director, Director of Photography
2011·
AutoeroticMakeup Effects, Producer, Writer, Director
Editor, Producer, Writer, Director, Director of Photography
2011·
Silver BulletsSound, Editor, Producer, Writer, Director, Director of Photography
2011·
Uncle KentScreenplay, Director
2010·
Blackmail BoysDirector
2010·
Open FiveDirector of Photography
2009·
Birthday SuitDirector, Writer
2009·
One ShotDirector
2009·
Alexander the LastDirector, Editor, Director of Photography, Sound Designer, Writer, Producer
2008·
Swedish BlueballsDirector
2008·
Ginger SandDirector of Photography
2008·
Nights and WeekendsDirector, Editor, Producer, Writer
Thanks
Writer, Editor, Director of Photography, Producer, Director
Creator
2006·
LOLDirector of Photography, Writer, Director
2001·
Bless Me FatherEditor, Producer, Writer, Director
Producer
Producer
TBA·
Yellow EyesProducer
2025·
KenneledProducer
TBA·
HelldoradoProducer
2024·
The BecomersProducer
2019·
DepravedExecutive Producer
2018·
Madeline's MadelineExecutive Producer
2016·
Little SisterExecutive Producer
2006·
Thanks for the Add!Cinematography, Director, Editor
2005·
Kissing on the MouthWriter, Story, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor, Director
2005·
Hissy FitsDirector
2003·
MikeyDirector