Josh Safdie

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Josh Safdie (born April 10, 1984) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his intense, character-driven crime thrillers, often created in collaboration with his brother Benny Safdie. and ''Daddy Longlegs'' (2009), the latter co-directed and co-written with his brother., a documentary, and ''Heaven Knows What'' (2014), a gritty drama., starring Robert Pattinson, and ''Uncut Gems'' (2019), featuring Adam Sandler in a critically lauded performance.. ( He has developed and directed solo projects, including the upcoming feature ''Marty Supreme''. ( His hands-on approach across directing, writing, producing, editing, and occasionally acting has defined a versatile and influential career in independent film. (

In brief

Joshua Safdie (born April 3, 1984) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing and directing the crime thriller films Good Time (2017) and Uncut Gems (2019) with his younger brother Benny Safdie as the Safdie brothers. In 2024, it was reported that he and his brother would no longer be directing together and would pursue solo careers.

His first film since the split, Marty Supreme, was released on December 25, 2025, and earned him four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. It is his first solo directorial effort since 2008's The Pleasure of Being Robbed.