Josh Safdie

Born: 1984-04-03

Birthplace: 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, Marty Supreme (2025), was critically acclaimed, earning him nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best director.

Known For

Marty Supreme
Good Time
Uncut Gems
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Taking Woodstock
Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh
Heaven Knows What
Funny Pages
My Art
Tiny Furniture

Top Movie Credits

Taking Woodstock Documentary Cameraman (uncredited)
Funny Pages Producer