Josh Safdie

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

Taking Woodstock

as Documentary Cameraman (uncredited)

Togetherness

as Craddock Brother #1

Daddy Longlegs

as Chris

This Summer Feeling

as Thomas

The Pleasure of Being Robbed

as Josh

Mr. Scorsese

as Self

Stand Clear of the Closing Doors

as Fighter

Yeast

as Riverguy 1

We're Going to the Zoo

as The Hitchhiker

My Art

as Tom