Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsABFFPride MonthOutfest OutfrontsSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
Sign In
New Customer? Create account
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Biography
  • Awards
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Josh Safdie

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Producer
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
Josh Safdie
Directors Josh and Benny Safdie have a good time talking gilded Furbies, priceless black opals, and the genius of Adam Sandler in their new film, 'Uncut Gems.'
Play clip2:24
'Uncut Gems' Trailer With Commentary
3 Videos
26 Photos
Born and raised in New York City: in both Queens & Manhattan. He attended the school of Communication at Boston University. He often collaborates with his brother Benny Safdie. The brothers have both cited early experiences in front of their father's camera as the reasons for their pursing filmmaking. Their father is not a filmmaker, though they are related to famed architect Moishe Safdie.
BornApril 3, 1984
  • More at IMDbPro
    • Contact info
    • Agent info
    • Resume
BornApril 3, 1984
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
  • View contact info at IMDbPro
  • Awards
    • 21 wins & 46 nominations

Photos26

Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie in Heaven Knows What (2014)
Josh Safdie
Adam Sandler, Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, and Ronald Bronstein at an event for 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2020)
Adam Sandler, Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, and Ronald Bronstein at an event for 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2020)
Adam Sandler, Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, and Ronald Bronstein at an event for 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2020)
Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie at an event for 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2020)
Don Cheadle and Josh Safdie at an event for 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards (2020)
Adam Sandler, Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, and Ronald Bronstein at an event for Uncut Gems (2019)
Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie at an event for Uncut Gems (2019)
Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Josh Safdie, and Benny Safdie at an event for Uncut Gems (2019)
Adam Sandler, Josh Safdie, and Benny Safdie at an event for Uncut Gems (2019)
Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, and Ronnie Bronstein at an event for Uncut Gems (2019)

Known for:

Adam Sandler, Mesfin Lamengo, Sun Zhi Hua-Hilton, and LaKeith Stanfield in Uncut Gems (2019)
Uncut Gems
7.4
  • Director
  • 2019
Robert Pattinson and Benny Safdie in Good Time (2017)
Good Time
7.3
  • Director(directed by)
  • 2017
The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008)
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
6.1
  • Director(as Joshua Safdie)
  • 2008
Daddy Longlegs (2009)
Daddy Longlegs
6.9
  • Director(directed by)
  • 2009

Credits

Edit
IMDbPro

Director

  • Untitled Adam Sandler/Safdie Brothers Project
    • Director
    • In Production
  • Oneohtrix Point Never: Lost But Never Alone (2020)
    Oneohtrix Point Never: Lost But Never Alone
    • Director
    • Music Video
    • 2020
  • Adam Sandler in Goldman v Silverman (2020)
    Goldman v Silverman
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Adam Sandler, Mesfin Lamengo, Sun Zhi Hua-Hilton, and LaKeith Stanfield in Uncut Gems (2019)
    Uncut Gems
    • Director
    • 2019
  • Jay-Z: Marcy Me (2017)
    Jay-Z: Marcy Me
    • Director
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • Robert Pattinson in Oneohtrix Point Never: The Pure and the Damned (2017)
    Oneohtrix Point Never: The Pure and the Damned
    • Director
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • Robert Pattinson and Benny Safdie in Good Time (2017)
    Good Time
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2017
  • Arielle Holmes in Heaven Knows What (2014)
    Heaven Knows What
    • Director
    • 2014
  • Heartland (2013)
    Heartland
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2013
  • Lenny Cooke (2013)
    Lenny Cooke
    • Director
    • 2013
  • Lose Her Island (2012)
    Lose Her Island
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2012
  • Solid Gold (2012)
    Solid Gold
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2012
  • The Trophy Hunter (2012)
    The Trophy Hunter
    • Director (directed by)
    • Short
    • 2012
  • The Black Balloon (2012)
    The Black Balloon
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2012
  • Straight Hustle (2011)
    Straight Hustle
    • Director (directed by)
    • Short
    • 2011
  • Buttons (2011)
    Buttons
    • Director (directed by)
    • 2011

Writer

  • Untitled Adam Sandler/Safdie Brothers Project
    • Writer
    • In Production
  • Oneohtrix Point Never: Lost But Never Alone (2020)
    Oneohtrix Point Never: Lost But Never Alone
    • Writer
    • Music Video
    • 2020
  • Adam Sandler in Goldman v Silverman (2020)
    Goldman v Silverman
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2020
  • Adam Sandler, Mesfin Lamengo, Sun Zhi Hua-Hilton, and LaKeith Stanfield in Uncut Gems (2019)
    Uncut Gems
    • written by
    • 2019
  • Robert Pattinson in Oneohtrix Point Never: The Pure and the Damned (2017)
    Oneohtrix Point Never: The Pure and the Damned
    • story
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • Robert Pattinson and Benny Safdie in Good Time (2017)
    Good Time
    • written by
    • 2017
  • Arielle Holmes in Heaven Knows What (2014)
    Heaven Knows What
    • writer
    • 2014
  • The Trophy Hunter (2012)
    The Trophy Hunter
    • written by
    • Short
    • 2012
  • The Black Balloon (2012)
    The Black Balloon
    • written by
    • Short
    • 2012
  • John's Gone (2010)
    John's Gone
    • written by
    • Short
    • 2010
  • Daddy Longlegs (2009)
    Daddy Longlegs
    • written by
    • 2009
  • There's Nothing You Can Do (2008)
    There's Nothing You Can Do
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2008
  • The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008)
    The Pleasure of Being Robbed
    • story & screenplay
    • story by (as Joshua Safdie)
    • 2008
  • John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island (2007)
    John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2007
  • The Back of Her Head (2007)
    The Back of Her Head
    • short film (as Joshua Safdie)
    • Short
    • 2007
  • I Think I'm Missing Parts (2006)
    I Think I'm Missing Parts
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2006

Producer

  • The Curse
    • executive producer
    • Post-production
    • TV Series
  • Untitled Adam Sandler/Safdie Brothers Project
    • producer
    • In Production
  • Daniel Zolghadri in Funny Pages (2022)
    Funny Pages
    • producer
    • 2022
  • Chillin Island (2021)
    Chillin Island
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2022
  • John's Gone (2010)
    John's Gone
    • producer (as Joshua Safdie)
    • Short
    • 2010
  • Daddy Longlegs (2009)
    Daddy Longlegs
    • co-producer (uncredited)
    • 2009
  • The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008)
    The Pleasure of Being Robbed
    • producer (as Joshua Safdie)
    • 2008
  • The Back of Her Head (2007)
    The Back of Her Head
    • producer (as Joshua Safdie)
    • Short
    • 2007
  • We're Going to the Zoo (2006)
    We're Going to the Zoo
    • producer (as Joshua Safdie)
    • Short
    • 2006
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

Videos3

'Uncut Gems' Trailer With Commentary
Clip 2:24
'Uncut Gems' Trailer With Commentary
Bowl Cuts, Wild Accents, & an Epic Mud Battle: What to Watch After 'The King'
Clip 4:17
Bowl Cuts, Wild Accents, & an Epic Mud Battle: What to Watch After 'The King'
Robert Pattinson Tricks You Into Rooting for His Character in 'Good Time'
Video 1:23
Robert Pattinson Tricks You Into Rooting for His Character in 'Good Time'

Personal details

Edit
  • Alternative name
    • Joshua Safdie
  • Born
    • April 3, 1984
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Relatives
    • Benny Safdie(Sibling)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

Edit
  • Trivia
    Came to notice after premiering his first two feature films in two consecutive years [2008 and 2009] at Cannes in the Director's Fortnight.

Related news

Contribute to this page

Suggest an edit or add missing content
  • Learn more about contributing
Edit page

More to explore

Production art
List
The Best Things to Watch in June
See the list
Production art
Photos
See These Trending Actors in Early Roles
Can you place the face?

Add demo reel with IMDbPro

Demo reel thumbnail
Make your IMDb page stand out by adding a demo reel
Upload your demo reel

Add demo reel with IMDbPro

Make your IMDb page stand out by adding a demo reel
Upload your demo reel
Demo reel thumbnail

How much have you seen?

Keep track of how much of Josh Safdie’s work you have seen. Go to your list.
Still frame
List
The 50 Most Popular Indian Web Series of All Time
See the list

Recently viewed

Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
Get the IMDb App
Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
  • Get the IMDb App
  • Help
  • Site Index
  • IMDbPro
  • Box Office Mojo
  • IMDb Developer
  • Press Room
  • Advertising
  • Jobs
  • Conditions of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your Ads Privacy Choices
IMDb, an Amazon company

© 1990-2023 by IMDb.com, Inc.