Josh Safdie

Directing · Born 1984-04-03 in 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.

Filmography

• The Pleasure of Being Robbed as Josh
• The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM as Arthur Fleminger (voice)
• The Back of Her Head as Him
• We're Going to the Zoo as The Hitchhiker
• This Summer Feeling as Thomas
• Yeast as Riverguy 1
• Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie as Self
• Stand Clear of the Closing Doors as Fighter
• My Art as Tom
• Taking Woodstock as Documentary Cameraman (uncredited)