Josh Safdie
Known for Directing
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.
Filmography
Taking Woodstock
2009
as Documentary Cameraman (uncredited)
Daddy Longlegs
2010
as Chris
This Summer Feeling
2015
as Thomas
10 Crosby
2016
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017
as Self
Yeast
2008
as Riverguy 1
Question & Answer
2020
as Self
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
2008
as Josh
My Art
2016
as Tom
The Back of Her Head
2007
as Him
The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM
2022
as Arthur Fleminger (voice)
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors
2014
as Fighter
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
We're Going to the Zoo
2006
as The Hitchhiker
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020
as Self
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
2011
as Himself
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005
as 2nd Cameraman
Lydia Hoffman Lydia Hoffman
2013
as Bruce
Hellaware
2013
as Gallery Patron
Hellaware
2013