Josh Safdie
Known for department: Directing
Birthday: 1984-04-03
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
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 is Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, scheduled for release on December 25, 2025.
Known for
Behind the Soundtrack: 'Uncut Gems' with Daniel Lopatin
2020Self
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
2008Josh
The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM
2022Arthur Fleminger (voice)
The Back of Her Head
2007Him
We're Going to the Zoo
2006The Hitchhiker
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
2011Himself
10 Crosby
2016
This Summer Feeling
2015Thomas
Yeast
2008Riverguy 1
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017Self
Lydia Hoffman Lydia Hoffman
2013Bruce
The Ralph Handel Story
2006The Director (voice)
Gone Tomorrow
Daddy Longlegs
2010Chris
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors
2014Fighter
My Art
2016Tom
Taking Woodstock
2009Documentary Cameraman (uncredited)
Hellaware
2013Gallery Patron
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020Self