Directing
Joel Potrykus
EN cinema · 44 credits
Born
10 July 1977 (age 49)
Birthplace
Ossineke, Michigan, USA
Also known as Joel Tait Potrykus
Joel Potrykus (born July 10, 1977 in Ossineke, MI, USA) is a writer, director, cinematographer and editor who resides in Grand Rapids, MI. He works with a filmmaking band, Sob Noisse, including long-time collaborator Joshua Burge. He is best known for his award-winning surrealistic black comedies "Ape" (2012) and "Buzzard" (2014).
Known for
Filmography
The Aberdeens are Coming
Executive Producer
Unholy Mother
Executive Producer
.44 Caliber Love Letter
Executive Producer
Three Divided by Zero
Director, Writer
Soft Hands, Closed Fists
Executive Producer
Moth, Man!
Executive Producer
The Thing, The Woods, And I
as The Professor (voice)
Warak Areesh
Executive Producer
Ethereal Torments
Executive Producer
Frontal Lobectomy
2026
Frontal Lobectomy
Executive Producer
Cupid's Intern
Executive Producer
Vulcanizadora
as Derek Skiba, Editor, Director, Writer
Are We Immortal
Executive Producer
Dead Weight
Executive Producer
Pets
Director, Writer
Darkroom
Executive Producer
ALTERLIFE
Executive Producer
The Nookie
Executive Producer
Pear
Director
No Loitering, Please
Executive Producer
Have a Seat
Executive Producer
Nuance
Executive Producer
Unemployees
Director, Writer
Life's a Bitch Then You Die
as Joel the Neighbor
Joel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes
Actor, Director, Writer
McDonald's Test Market 447b
Writer, Director
Relaxer
Director, Editor, Writer
MCA & Me
as Self - Narrator (voice), Director, Writer, Editor, Producer
Accidental Exorcist
as Derek
The Alchemist Cookbook
Editor, Producer, Director, Writer
Wish You Were Here
2016
Wish You Were Here
Additional Photography
Buzzard
as Derek, Director, Writer, Editor, Executive Producer
Ape
Director, Writer, Cinematography, Editor, Producer
Coyote
Director, Writer
Gordon
Director, Writer
Mice & Milk
Director
Birthday Boy
Director, Writer
The Ludivico Testament
Director, Writer