Joel Potrykus

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Joel Potrykus

Directing 49 July 10, 1977

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 Noi…

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Buzzard

Buzzard

5.4 2015 Movie
The Alchemist Cookbook

The Alchemist Cookbook

5.1 2016 Movie
Relaxer

Relaxer

6.0 2019 Movie
Accidental Exorcist

Accidental Exorcist

4.0 2016 Movie
Ape

Ape

6.3 2012 Movie
Vulcanizadora

Vulcanizadora

6.3 2025 Movie
Dead Weight

Dead Weight

2025 Movie
Unemployees

Unemployees

5.3 2023 Movie
Coyote

Coyote

6.8 2010 Movie
Pets

Pets

2025 Movie
The Nookie

The Nookie

10.0 2025 Movie
Nuance

Nuance

2024 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    The Thing, The Woods, And I

    Movie The Professor (voice)

  2. 2026
    Frontal Lobectomy

    Movie Executive Producer

  3. 2026
    Warak Areesh

    Movie Executive Producer

  4. 2026
    Ethereal Torments

    Movie Executive Producer

  5. 2026
    Cupid's Intern

    Movie Executive Producer

  6. 2025
    The Nookie

    Movie Executive Producer

  7. 2025
    ALTERLIFE

    Movie Executive Producer

  8. 2025
    Vulcanizadora

    Movie Derek Skiba

  9. 2025
    Pets

    Movie Director

  10. 2025
    Dead Weight

    Movie Executive Producer

  11. 2025
    Are We Immortal

    Movie Executive Producer

  12. 2025
    Darkroom

    Movie Executive Producer

  13. 2024
    Nuance

    Movie Executive Producer

  14. 2024
    Have a Seat

    Movie Executive Producer

  15. 2024
    Pear

    Movie Director

  16. 2024
    No Loitering, Please

    Movie Executive Producer

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  1. 2023
    Unemployees

    Movie Director

  2. 2023
    The Value Of Nothing

    Movie

  3. 2022
    Too Dead to Die

    Movie Bucky

  4. 2022
    Thing from the Factory by the Field

    Movie Director

  5. 2020
    Life's a Bitch Then You Die

    Movie Joel the Neighbor

  6. 2020
    Joel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes

    Movie

  7. 2020
    McDonald's Test Market 447b

    Movie Writer

  8. 2019
    Relaxer

    Movie Director

  9. 2018
    MCA & Me

    Movie Self - Narrator (voice)

  10. 2017
    State of Modern Love

    Movie Self

  11. 2016
    Wish You Were Here

    Movie Additional Photography

  12. 2016
    Accidental Exorcist

    Movie Derek

  13. 2016
    The Alchemist Cookbook

    Movie Editor

  14. 2015
    Buzzard

    Movie Derek

  15. 2012
    Ape

    Movie Director

  16. 2010
    Coyote

    Movie Director

  17. 2007
    Gordon

    Movie Director

  18. 2001
    Mice & Milk

    Movie Director

  19. 1999
    Birthday Boy

    Movie Director

  20. 1999
    Peter Knows Kelly's the Cool One

    Movie Director

  21. 1999
    The Ludivico Testament

    Movie Director

  22. 1998
    The Ludivico Treatment

    Movie Director

  23. —
    Unholy Mother

    Movie Executive Producer

  24. —
    Moth, Man!

    Movie Executive Producer