Directing
Josh Safdie
EN, FR cinema · 64 credits
Born
3 April 1984 (age 42)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Joshua Safdie · The Safdie Brothers · Joshua Henry Safdie
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 four Oscar nominations, including Best Director.
Known for
Filmography
Into the Woods with Mark
Cinematography
Deep Cuts
Producer
Untitled Josh Safdie Project
Untitled Josh Safdie Project
Director, Writer, Producer
Slayground
Executive Producer
The History of Concrete
as Self (uncredited), Executive Producer
The Lion Queen
Executive Producer
Thank You Very Much
Executive Producer
Marty Supreme
Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh
Executive Producer
Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever Done
Additional Camera
Adam Sandler: Love You
Director, Producer
The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM
as Arthur Fleminger (voice)
Funny Pages
Producer
Pigface
Executive Producer
Question & Answer
as Self, Director, Writer, Editor
Goldman v Silverman
Director, Camera Operator
Uncut Gems
as Mohegan Sun Gambler (uncredited), Director, Writer, Music Producer
Ezer Kenegdo
as Levi
Good Time
Director, Writer
My Art
as Tom
This Summer Feeling
as Thomas
Gone Tomorrow
Actor, Director
A Fairy-Nose
Director
Heaven Knows What
Director, Casting, Writer
Hellaware
as Gallery Patron, Actor
Solid Gold
Director of Photography, Director
Lenny Cooke
Director, Cinematography
The Black Balloon
Director, Writer, Casting Director
Trophy Hunter
Director, Writer, Cinematography, Editor
Heartland
Director, Producer
Buttons
Director, Director of Photography, Editor
Straight Hustle
Director, Writer
Daddy Longlegs
as Chris, Writer, Director, Director of Photography, Co-Producer, Editor
John's Gone
Director, Writer, Cinematography, Editor, Producer
Taking Woodstock
as Documentary Cameraman (uncredited)
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
as Josh, Director, Writer, Editor, Producer, Story, Additional Camera
Yeast
as Riverguy 1, Camera Operator, Sound
There's Nothing You Can Do
Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Writer
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Director, Cinematography
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Cinematography
The Back of Her Head
as Him, Director, Writer, Producer
I Think I'm Missing Parts
Director, Writer
Puberty: The Movie
Art Direction
We're Going to the Zoo
as The Hitchhiker, Director, Writer, Producer
The Ralph Handel Story
as The Director (voice), Director, Director of Photography
If You See Something, Say Something
Director, Writer, Cinematography, Editor
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
as 2nd Cameraman, Director, Writer
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Director, Writer
Lethargy
Writer, Director