Joel Potrykus
Biography
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).
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Movies (34)
ALTERLIFE
Executive Producer (Production)
2025
The Nookie
Executive Producer (Production)
2025
.44 Caliber Love Letter
Executive Producer (Production)
2025
Vulcanizadora
as Derek Skiba
2025
Pets
Director (Directing)
2025
Dead Weight
Executive Producer (Production)
2025
Are We Immortal
Executive Producer (Production)
2025
Darkroom
Executive Producer (Production)
2025
Have a Seat
Executive Producer (Production)
2024
Nuance
Executive Producer (Production)
2024
Pear
Director (Directing)
2024
No Loitering, Please
Executive Producer (Production)
2024
The Value Of Nothing
2023
Unemployees
Director (Directing)
2023
Too Dead to Die
as Bucky
2022
Thing from the Factory by the Field
Director (Directing)
2022
Life's a Bitch Then You Die
as Joel the Neighbor
2020
Joel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes
2020
McDonald's Test Market 447b
Writer (Writing)
2020
Relaxer
Director (Directing)
2019
Adam & Me
as Self - Narrator (voice)
2018
State of Modern Love
as Self
2017
Wish You Were Here
Additional Photography (Camera)
2016
Accidental Exorcist
as Derek
2016
The Alchemist Cookbook
Editor (Editing)
2016
Buzzard
as Derek
2015
Ape
Director (Directing)
2012
Coyote
Director (Directing)
2010
Gordon
Director (Directing)
2007
Mice & Milk
Director (Directing)
2001
Birthday Boy
Director (Directing)
1999
Peter Knows Kelly's the Cool One
Director (Directing)
1999
The Ludivico Testament
Director (Directing)
1999
The Ludivico Treatment
Director (Directing)
1998