Joel Potrykus
Directing

Joel Potrykus

Born 1977-07-10 · Ossineke, Michigan, USA

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).

Executive ProducerWriterDirectorCastProducerEditorCinematographyAdditional Photography

Known for

The Nookie★ 10Viewing moment
The Nookie
2025
The Alchemist Cookbook★ 4.8Viewing moment
The Alchemist Cookbook
2016
Buzzard★ 5.4Viewing moment
Buzzard
2015
Relaxer★ 5.7Viewing moment
Relaxer
2020
Accidental Exorcist★ 3.8Viewing moment
Accidental Exorcist
2016
Ape★ 6.1Viewing moment
Ape
2012
Peter Knows Kelly's the Cool OneViewing moment
Peter Knows Kelly's the Cool One
1999
The Ludivico TreatmentViewing moment
The Ludivico Treatment
1998
The Ludivico TestamentViewing moment
The Ludivico Testament
1999
McDonald's Test Market 447bViewing moment
McDonald's Test Market 447b
2020
The Value Of NothingViewing moment
The Value Of Nothing
2023
Life's a Bitch Then You DieViewing moment
Life's a Bitch Then You Die
2020
Too Dead to DieViewing moment
Too Dead to Die
2022
State of Modern Love★ 7Viewing moment
State of Modern Love
2017
Thing from the Factory by the Field★ 5Viewing moment
Thing from the Factory by the Field
2022
Unemployees★ 5Viewing moment
Unemployees
2023
Joel Calls Indie Film Type DudesViewing moment
Joel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes
2020
Adam & MeViewing moment
Adam & Me
2018
Coyote★ 6.5Viewing moment
Coyote
2010

Frequent collaborators

Joshua BurgeJoshua BurgeDavid DastmalchianDavid DastmalchianAndre HylandAndre HylandAmari CheatomAmari CheatomJohn WatersJohn WatersRiley StearnsRiley StearnsSean BakerSean BakerAlex Ross PerryAlex Ross Perry