- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- July 10, 1977
- Place of Birth
- Ossineke, Michigan, USA
Joel Potrykus
Joel Potrykus (born July 10, 1977 in Ossineke, MI, USA) is a writer, director, cinematographer and editor who resides in Grand Rapids, MI. He works with a filmmaking band, Sob Noisse, including long-time collaborator Joshua Burge. He is best known for his award-winning surrealistic black comedies "Ape" (2012) and "Buzzard" (2014).
Filmography
movieThe Thing, The Woods, And I
2026 · The Professor (voice)
movieWarak Areesh
2026 · Executive Producer
movieEthereal Torments
2026 · Executive Producer
Frontal Lobectomy
movieFrontal Lobectomy
2026 · Executive Producer
movieCupid's Intern
2026 · Executive Producer
movieALTERLIFE
2025 · Executive Producer
movieThe Nookie
2025 · Executive Producer
movieVulcanizadora
2025 · Derek Skiba, Editor, Director, Writer
moviePets
2025 · Director, Writer
movieDead Weight
2025 · Executive Producer
movieAre We Immortal
2025 · Executive Producer
movieDarkroom
2025 · Executive Producer
movieHave a Seat
2024 · Executive Producer
movieNuance
2024 · Executive Producer
moviePear
2024 · Director
movieNo Loitering, Please
2024 · Executive Producer
movieThe Value Of Nothing
2023
movieUnemployees
2023 · Director, Writer
movieToo Dead to Die
2022 · Bucky
movieThing from the Factory by the Field
2022 · Director
movieLife's a Bitch Then You Die
2020 · Joel the Neighbor
movieJoel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes
2020 · , Writer, Director
movieMcDonald's Test Market 447b
2020 · Writer, Director
movieRelaxer
2019 · Director, Writer, Editor
movieMCA & Me
2018 · Self - Narrator (voice), Writer, Editor, Director, Producer
movieState of Modern Love
2017 · Self
Wish You Were Here
movieWish You Were Here
2016 · Additional Photography
movieAccidental Exorcist
2016 · Derek
movieThe Alchemist Cookbook
2016 · Producer, Editor, Director, Writer
movieBuzzard
2015 · Derek, Director, Writer, Editor, Executive Producer
movieApe
2012 · Director, Writer, Cinematography, Editor, Producer
movieCoyote
2010 · Writer, Director
movieGordon
2007 · Director, Writer
movieMice & Milk
2001 · Director
movieBirthday Boy
1999 · Director, Writer
moviePeter Knows Kelly's the Cool One
1999 · Director
movieThe Ludivico Testament
1999 · Director, Writer
movieThe Ludivico Treatment
1998 · Director
movieThe Aberdeens are Coming
— · Executive Producer
movieUnholy Mother
— · Executive Producer
movie.44 Caliber Love Letter
— · Executive Producer
movieThree Divided by Zero
— · Director, Writer
movieSoft Hands, Closed Fists
— · Executive Producer
movieMoth, Man!
— · Executive Producer