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).
Filmography
Cast Credits
Vulcanizadora
Character: Derek
MOVIE • 2025
The Value Of Nothing
Character:
MOVIE • 2023
Too Dead to Die
Character: Bucky
MOVIE • 2022
Life's a Bitch Then You Die
Character: Joel the Neighbor
MOVIE • 2020
Joel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes
Character:
MOVIE • 2020
Adam & Me
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2018
State of Modern Love
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2017
Accidental Exorcist
Character: Derek
MOVIE • 2016
Buzzard
Character: Derek
MOVIE • 2015
Crew
Crew Credits
Vulcanizadora
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2025
Vulcanizadora
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2025
Vulcanizadora
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2025
Pets
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2025
Pets
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2025
Dead Weight
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2025
Are We Immortal
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2025
Darkroom
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2025
Have a Seat
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2024
Nuance
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2024
Pear
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2024
No Loitering, Please
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2024
Unemployees
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023
Unemployees
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2023
Thing from the Factory by the Field
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2022
Joel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2020
Joel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2020
McDonald's Test Market 447b
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2020
McDonald's Test Market 447b
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2020
Relaxer
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2019