Uncut Gems
Director, Writer, Editor
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Benny Safdie
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About Benny Safdie
Benjamin Safdie (born February 24, 1986) is an American filmmaker, actor, and editor best known for his collaborations with his older brother, Josh Safdie. Together, the Safdie brothers have established themselves as leading voices in contemporary independent cinema with acclaimed films such as Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019). In addition to directing, Benny has pursued a parallel career as an actor. His performance in Good Time earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. He has since appeared in high-profile films including Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza (2021), Kelly Fremon Craig’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023), and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023). On television, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse (2023).
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25 directing credits · Includes cameos and other appearances where listed.
The Smashing Machine
Director, Screenplay, Co-Producer, Editor
Good Time
Director, Editor, Sound Recordist
Heaven Knows What
Sound Recordist, Director, Editor, Sound Mixer
Question & Answer
Director, Editor, Writer
Daddy Longlegs
Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, Sound Designer
Goldman v Silverman
Director
Trophy Hunter
Director, Writer
There's Nothing You Can Do
Director, Editor, Writer
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
Director, Editor
Lizard Music
Lizard Music
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Editor
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Director, Editor, Writer
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Director, Writer
Gone Tomorrow
Director
Lenny Cooke
Director, Editor
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Director, Editor
Straight Hustle
Director, Writer
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Director, Editor, Writer, Producer
The Black Balloon
Director, Writer, Sound Recordist, Editor, Casting Director
John's Gone
Writer, Director, Editor, Producer
Solid Gold
Director
Into the Woods with Mark
Director
The Ralph Handel Story
Director, Editor
What To Do When Choking
Editor, Director
Buttons
Director, Director of Photography, Editor