DIRECTOR
Joe Swanberg
Known for V/H/S · Looking · Easy
Joe Swanberg (born August 31, 1981) is an American independent film director, producer, writer, and actor. Known for micro-budget films which make extensive use of improvisation, Swanberg is considered a major figure in the mumblecore film movement. His films often focus on relationships, sex, technology, and the filmmaking process, and include V/H/S (2012), Hannah Takes the Stairs (2007), Win It All (2017), Digging For Fire (2015),…
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- Born
- Aug 31, 1981
- Birthplace
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Known For
- Directing
Biography
Joe Swanberg (born August 31, 1981) is an American independent film director, producer, writer, and actor. Known for micro-budget films which make extensive use of improvisation, Swanberg is considered a major figure in the mumblecore film movement. His films often focus on relationships, sex, technology, and the filmmaking process, and include V/H/S (2012), Hannah Takes the Stairs (2007), Win It All (2017), Digging For Fire (2015), and Nights and Weekends (2008), the last of which was co-directed by Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
Bless Me FatherFather Sexy
2001Bless Me FatherDirector
2001Bless Me FatherWriter
2001Bless Me FatherProducer
2001Bless Me FatherEditor
2001M
MikeyDirector
2003HF
Hissy FitsDirector
2005
Kissing on the MouthPatrick
2005Kissing on the MouthDirector
2005Kissing on the MouthEditor
2005Kissing on the MouthProducer
2005Kissing on the MouthDirector of Photography
2005Kissing on the MouthStory
2005Kissing on the MouthWriter
2005
LOLTim
2006LOLDirector
2006LOLWriter
2006LOLDirector of Photography
2006
Thanks for the Add!Editor
2006Thanks for the Add!Director
2006Thanks for the Add!Cinematography
2006G
Grammy'sClarence
2007
Hannah Takes the StairsDirector
2007Hannah Takes the StairsProducer
2007Hannah Takes the StairsDirector of Photography
2007Hannah Takes the StairsEditor
2007Hannah Takes the StairsWriter
2007
HohokamThe Jeffery
2007
In Search of a Midnight KissThanks
2007
Quiet CityAdam
2007TT
The Timebox TwinsBoy
2007
Ginger SandDirector of Photography
2008
Nights and WeekendsJames
2008Nights and WeekendsDirector
2008Nights and WeekendsWriter
2008Nights and WeekendsProducer
2008Nights and WeekendsEditor
2008P
Paintbrush
2008PC
Present CompanyArchibald King
2008
Swedish BlueballsDirector
2008
Alexander the LastDirector
2009Alexander the LastProducer
2009Alexander the LastWriter
2009Alexander the LastSound Designer
2009Alexander the LastDirector of Photography
2009Alexander the LastEditor
2009BS
Birthday Suit
2009BS
Birthday SuitDirector
2009BS
Birthday SuitWriter
2009
Cabin Fever 2: Spring FeverHazmat Team
2009OS
One ShotDirector
2009SO
Son of a SeahorseJames / Paul
2009SO
Son of a SeahorseSecond Unit Director
2009TM
The Mountain, the River and the Road
2009
WreckedDirector
2009
You Wont Miss Me
2009
A Horrible Way to DieKevin
2010
Audrey the TrainwreckJeremy Roth
2010
Blackmail BoysAndrew Kenneth Tucker
2010Blackmail BoysDirector
2010
Everyone Says I Look Just Like HerBrandon
2010
Open FiveDirector of Photography
2010
Art HistorySam
2011Art HistoryDirector
2011Art HistoryEditor
2011Art HistoryWriter
2011Art HistoryProducer
2011Art HistoryDirector of Photography
2011
Autoerotic
2011AutoeroticDirector
2011AutoeroticWriter
2011AutoeroticProducer
2011AutoeroticMakeup Effects
2011
Caitlin Plays HerselfJoe
2011Caitlin Plays HerselfDirector
2011Caitlin Plays HerselfWriter
2011Caitlin Plays HerselfProducer
2011Caitlin Plays HerselfEditor
2011Caitlin Plays HerselfDirector of Photography
2011
Silver BulletsEthan
2011Silver BulletsDirector
2011Silver BulletsWriter
2011Silver BulletsProducer
2011Silver BulletsEditor
2011Silver BulletsSound
2011Silver BulletsDirector of Photography
2011
The ZoneDirector
2011The ZoneWriter
2011The ZoneProducer
2011The ZoneDirector of Photography
2011The ZoneEditor
2011
Uncle KentJoe
2011Uncle KentDirector
2011Uncle KentScreenplay
2011
What Fun We Were Having: 4 Stories About Date Rape
2011What Fun We Were Having: 4 Stories About Date RapeProducer
2011
Be GoodJoe
2012CA
Cats and TreesAl
2012EB
Empire BuilderThe Husband
2012
Marriage Material
2012Marriage MaterialDirector
2012Marriage MaterialProducer
2012Marriage MaterialWriter
2012
Stage BrotherSelf
2012
Stray BulletsDirector
2012Stray BulletsScreenplay
2012Stray BulletsProducer
2012
V/H/SSam (segment "Second Honeymoon")
2012V/H/SDirector
2012V/H/SEditor
2012
24 ExposuresLiterary Agent
201324 ExposuresDirector
201324 ExposuresWriter
201324 ExposuresEditor
2013
All the Light in the SkyDirector
2013All the Light in the SkyWriter
2013All the Light in the SkyProducer
2013All the Light in the SkyEditor
2013All the Light in the SkyDirector of Photography
2013D
DetonatorSid
2013
Drinking BuddiesAngry Car Guy
2013Drinking BuddiesDirector
2013Drinking BuddiesWriter
2013Drinking BuddiesEditor
2013Drinking BuddiesProducer
2013
Privacy SettingsDirector
2013
The Kings of YorktownBartender
2013
The Unspeakable ActThanks
2013
White ReindeerGeorge
2013
You're NextDrake Davison
2013
Happy ChristmasJeff
2014Happy ChristmasDirector
2014Happy ChristmasProducer
2014Happy ChristmasWriter
2014
Listen Up PhilipThanks
2014
ProxyPatrick Michaels
2014
The SacramentJake
2014
Thou Wast Mild and LovelyAkin
2014
Bloomin Mud ShuffleBrock
2015Bloomin Mud ShuffleProducer
2015
Digging for FireDirector
2015Digging for FireWriter
2015Digging for FireProducer
2015
Lace CraterDean
2015
Queen of EarthProducer
2015T
ThereToth
2015
JoshyAaron
2016
Little SisterExecutive Producer
2016RB
Regional Bloodshedself
2016
Uncle Kent 2Joe
2016
FlamesJoe Swanberg
2017
Person to PersonExecutive Producer
2017
The Show About SundanceSelf
2017
Win It AllDirector
2017Win It AllEditor
2017Win It AllWriter
2017Win It AllProducer
2017
Golden ExitsExecutive Producer
2018
Madeline's MadelineExecutive Producer
2018
90 Years of the Music Box TheatreSelf
2019
DepravedExecutive Producer
2019
Holy TrinityExecutive Producer
2019
Nobody Likes You as Much as I DoPauly
2019
Sword of TrustExecutive Producer
2019
Build the WallDirector
2020Build the WallScreenplay
2020Build the WallDirector of Photography
2020Build the WallEditor
2020
The RentalProducer
2020The RentalScreenplay
2020The RentalStory
2020
Good Guy with a GunTom Greenwood
2022
OffseasonGeorge Darrow
2022
BlackoutStuart
2023
Castration Movie Anthology I. TrapsThanks
2024
Coven of the Black CubeOfficer Lindley
2024
InvaderInvader
2024InvaderProducer
2024
The BecomersProducer
2024
Castration Movie Anthology II. The Best of Both WorldsThanks
2025
Chasing the PartyStaten
2025
InventionJohn
2025
KenneledProducer
2025
Castration Movie Chapter iii.ii Junior Ghosts—Premorphic Drift; a fragmentary passageThanks
2026
Castration Movie Expansion Pack i. You're Weird, But I Love You!Thanks
2026
LoafersCameron's Boss
2026
Monkey’s Magic Merry Go RoundProducer
2026
Strange EggExecutive Producer
2026
The Roast of Caveh ZahediSelf
2026
The Sun Never SetsKeith
2026The Sun Never SetsDirector
2026The Sun Never SetsScreenplay
2026The Sun Never SetsProducer
2026The Sun Never SetsEditor
2026
ThingyProducer
2026
Yellow EyesProducer
2026H
HelldoradoProducer
Joe Swanberg's Quiet CityCharlie
Killing the CanaryChris
UJ
Untitled Joe Swanberg Rock Comedy
UJ
Untitled Joe Swanberg Rock ComedyDirector
UJ
Untitled Joe Swanberg Rock ComedyScreenplay
UJ
Untitled Joe Swanberg Rock ComedyEditor
UJ
Untitled Joe Swanberg Rock ComedyProducer
Television
Young American BodiesBen · 37 eps
2006Young American BodiesCreator
2006
LookingDirector
2014
The Show About the Show1 eps
2015
EasyDirector
2016EasyWriter
2016EasyCreator
2016
PrismaJoe · 4 eps
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