Josh Safdie
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- April 3, 1984
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
- Martha & Muhammad
Martha & Muhammad TBA
Producer
- Untitled Josh Safdie Project
Untitled Josh Safdie Project TBA
Director, Writer, Producer
Deep Cuts TBA
Producer
- The Land of Nod
The Land of Nod TBA
Producer
Into the Woods with Mark TBA
Cinematography
Slayground 2027
Executive Producer
The History of Concrete 2026
as Self (uncredited), Executive Producer
The Lion Queen 2026
Executive Producer
Marty Supreme 2025
Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh 2025
Executive Producer
Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever Done 2025
Additional Camera
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You 2025
Producer
Thank You Very Much 2025
Executive Producer
Adam Sandler: Love You 2024
Director, Producer
Funny Pages 2022
Producer
The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM 2022
as Arthur Fleminger (voice)
Pigface 2021
Executive Producer
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems 2020
as Self
Question & Answer 2020
as Self, Director, Editor, Writer
Goldman v Silverman 2020
Director, Camera Operator
Behind the Soundtrack: 'Uncut Gems' with Daniel Lopatin 2020
as Self
Uncut Gems 2019
as Mohegan Sun Gambler (uncredited), Director, Writer, Music Producer
Ezer Kenegdo 2017
as Levi
The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie 2017
as Self
Good Time 2017
Director, Writer
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident 2016
Director
My Art 2016
as Tom
10 Crosby 2016
Actor
This Summer Feeling 2015
as Thomas
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What 2015
Actor
A Fairy-Nose 2015
Director
Heaven Knows What 2015
Director, Casting, Writer
Gone Tomorrow 2015
Actor, Director
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors 2014
as Fighter
Lenny Cooke 2013
Director, Cinematography
Solid Gold 2013
Director of Photography, Director
Hellaware 2013
as Gallery Patron, Actor
Lydia Hoffman Lydia Hoffman 2013
as Bruce
Trophy Hunter 2012
Director, Writer, Cinematography, Editor
Heartland 2012
Director, Producer
The Black Balloon 2012
Director, Writer, Casting Director
Lose Her Island 2012
Director
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs 2011
as Himself
Straight Hustle 2011
Director, Writer
Buttons 2011
Director, Director of Photography, Editor
Tiny Furniture 2010
Thanks
John's Gone 2010
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Cinematography
Daddy Longlegs 2010
as Chris, Writer, Director, Director of Photography, Co-Producer, Editor
Taking Woodstock 2009
as Documentary Cameraman (uncredited)
The Pleasure of Being Robbed 2008
as Josh, Director, Editor, Writer, Producer, Story, Additional Camera
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island 2008
Cinematography, Director
There's Nothing You Can Do 2008
Director, Editor, Director of Photography, Writer
Yeast 2008
as Riverguy 1, Sound, Camera Operator
The Story of Charles Riverbank 2008
Cinematography
I Think I'm Missing Parts 2007
Director, Writer
Puberty: The Movie 2007
Art Direction
Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This? 2007
Director
The Back of Her Head 2007
as Him, Director, Writer, Producer
We're Going to the Zoo 2006
as The Hitchhiker, Director, Producer, Writer
The Ralph Handel Story 2006
as The Director (voice), Director, Director of Photography
If You See Something, Say Something 2006
Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematography
The Adventures of Slater's Friend 2005
as 2nd Cameraman, Director, Writer
Alberto Live in a Bathroom 2004
Director, Writer
Lethargy 2002
Writer, Director
Credits from TMDB.