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Josh Safdie
Born 1984-04-03New 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 nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best director.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The History of ConcreteSelf (uncredited)The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FMArthur Fleminger (voice)Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut GemsSelfQuestion & AnswerSelfBehind the Soundtrack: 'Uncut Gems' with Daniel LopatinSelfEzer KenegdoLeviMeet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny SafdieSelfMy ArtTom10 CrosbyRoleThis Summer FeelingThomasA Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows WhatRoleGone TomorrowRoleStand Clear of the Closing DoorsFighterHellawareGallery PatronHellawareRoleLydia Hoffman Lydia HoffmanBruceSecond Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy LonglegsHimselfDaddy LonglegsChrisTaking WoodstockDocumentary Cameraman (uncredited)The Pleasure of Being RobbedJoshYeastRiverguy 1The Back of Her HeadHimWe're Going to the ZooThe HitchhikerThe Ralph Handel StoryThe Director (voice)