Josh Safdie
Directing
Biography
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 nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best director.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Josh Safdie
Filmography
Acting (26)
2026
The History of Concreteas Self (uncredited)
2022
The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FMas Arthur Fleminger (voice)
8.0
6.0
2020
Question & Answeras Self
8.0
2019
Uncut Gemsas Mohegan Sun Gambler (uncredited)
7.2
2017
Ezer Kenegdoas Levi
4.5
2017
7.0
2016
My Artas Tom
5.0
2016
2015
This Summer Feelingas Thomas
5.6
2015
2014
Stand Clear of the Closing Doorsas Fighter
6.2
2013
Hellawareas Gallery Patron
5.2
2013
5.2
2013
Lydia Hoffman Lydia Hoffmanas Bruce
2011
2010
Daddy Longlegsas Chris
6.6
2009
Taking Woodstockas Documentary Cameraman (uncredited)
6.2
2008
The Pleasure of Being Robbedas Josh
5.7
2008
Yeastas Riverguy 1
5.6
2007
The Back of Her Headas Him
5.5
2006
We're Going to the Zooas The Hitchhiker
4.8
2006
The Ralph Handel Storyas The Director (voice)
2005
The Adventures of Slater's Friendas 2nd Cameraman
10.0
Production & Directing (105)
2027
SlaygroundExecutive Producer
2026
The History of ConcreteExecutive Producer
2026
The Lion QueenExecutive Producer
2025
Marty SupremeDirector
7.4
2025
Marty SupremeProducer
7.4
2025
Marty SupremeWriter
7.4
2025
Marty SupremeEditor
7.4
2025
Sarah Squirm: Live + in the FleshExecutive Producer
5.1
2025
Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever DoneAdditional Camera
2025
If I Had Legs I'd Kick YouProducer
6.3
2025
Thank You Very MuchExecutive Producer
7.8
2024
Adam Sandler: Love YouDirector
6.2
2024
Adam Sandler: Love YouProducer
6.2
2022
Funny PagesProducer
5.7
2021
PigfaceExecutive Producer
2020
Question & AnswerDirector
8.0
2020
Question & AnswerEditor
8.0
2020
Question & AnswerWriter
8.0
2020
Goldman v SilvermanDirector
6.2
2020
Goldman v SilvermanCamera Operator
6.2
2019
Uncut GemsDirector
7.2
2019
Uncut GemsWriter
7.2
2019
Uncut GemsMusic Producer
7.2
2017
Good TimeDirector
7.2
2017
Good TimeWriter
7.2
2016
Toback Vs. Mailer: The IncidentDirector
2015
A Fairy-NoseDirector
2015
Heaven Knows WhatDirector
6.5
2015
Heaven Knows WhatCasting
6.5
2015
Heaven Knows WhatWriter
6.5
2015
Gone TomorrowDirector
2013
Lenny CookeDirector
6.8
2013
Lenny CookeCinematography
6.8
2013
Solid GoldDirector of Photography
7.7
2013
Solid GoldDirector
7.7
2012
Trophy HunterDirector
6.0
2012
Trophy HunterWriter
6.0
2012
Trophy HunterCinematography
6.0
2012
Trophy HunterEditor
6.0
2012
HeartlandDirector
6.0
2012
HeartlandProducer
6.0
2012
The Black BalloonDirector
6.5
2012
The Black BalloonWriter
6.5
2012
The Black BalloonCasting Director
6.5
2012
Lose Her IslandDirector
2011
Straight HustleDirector
2011
Straight HustleWriter
2011
ButtonsDirector
2011
ButtonsDirector of Photography
2011
ButtonsEditor
2010
Tiny FurnitureThanks
5.6
2010
John's GoneDirector
5.0
2010
John's GoneWriter
5.0
2010
John's GoneProducer
5.0
2010
John's GoneEditor
5.0
2010
John's GoneCinematography
5.0
2010
Daddy LonglegsWriter
6.6
2010
Daddy LonglegsDirector
6.6
2010
Daddy LonglegsDirector of Photography
6.6
2010
Daddy LonglegsCo-Producer
6.6
2010
Daddy LonglegsEditor
6.6
2008
The Pleasure of Being RobbedDirector
5.7
2008
5.7
2008
5.7
2008
The Pleasure of Being RobbedProducer
5.7
2008
5.7
2008
The Pleasure of Being RobbedAdditional Camera
5.7
2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney IslandCinematography
2008
2008
There's Nothing You Can DoDirector
6.0
2008
6.0
2008
There's Nothing You Can DoDirector of Photography
6.0
2008
6.0
2008
YeastSound
5.6
2008
YeastCamera Operator
5.6
2008
The Story of Charles RiverbankCinematography
2007
I Think I'm Missing PartsDirector
2007
2007
Puberty: The MovieArt Direction
2007
Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This?Director
4.0
2007
The Back of Her HeadDirector
5.5
2007
The Back of Her HeadWriter
5.5
2007
The Back of Her HeadProducer
5.5
2006
We're Going to the ZooDirector
4.8
2006
We're Going to the ZooProducer
4.8
2006
We're Going to the ZooWriter
4.8
2006
The Ralph Handel StoryDirector
2006
The Ralph Handel StoryDirector of Photography
2006
2006
2006
2006
If You See Something, Say SomethingCinematography
2005
10.0
2005
10.0
2004
Alberto Live in a BathroomDirector
2004
2002
LethargyWriter
6.0
2002
LethargyDirector
6.0
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Into the Woods with MarkCinematography
10.0
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The Land of NodProducer
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Deep CutsProducer
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Untitled Josh Safdie ProjectDirector
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Untitled Josh Safdie ProjectProducer
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Martha & MuhammadProducer