April 3, 1984 (42 years old)
New York City, New York, USA
US
0 wins • 3 nominations
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.
Primary craft
directing
Birth date
April 3, 1984
Latest project
Marty Supreme
Awards
0 wins, 3 nominations
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Oscar | Best editing | Nominee |
| 2026 | 2026 Oscar | Best original screenplay | Nominee |
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marty Supreme | crew |
| 2026 |
| 2026 Oscar |
| Best Director |
| Nominee |
0.0 |
| — |
| — |
| 2025 | Marty Supreme | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2025 | Marty Supreme | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
