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.

Most Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self - Guest

Taking Woodstock

as Documentary Cameraman (uncredited)

Togetherness

as Craddock Brother #1

Daddy Longlegs

as Chris

Mr. Scorsese

as Self

Yeast

as Riverguy 1

Hellaware

as Gallery Patron

Hellaware

The Neistat Brothers

as Self

Ezer Kenegdo

as Levi

This Summer Feeling

as Thomas

The Pleasure of Being Robbed

as Josh

Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems

as Self

10 Crosby

Question & Answer

as Self

The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM

as Arthur Fleminger (voice)

Gone Tomorrow

Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie

as Self

The Back of Her Head

as Him

My Art

as Tom