Joe Swanberg
Known for: Directing
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.
Filmography
Film
You're Next
Drake Davison
2013
Film
V/H/S
Sam (segment "Second Honeymoon")
2012
Film
Drinking Buddies
Angry Car Guy
2013
Film
The Sun Never Sets
Keith
2026
Film
The Sacrament
Jake
2014
Film
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever
Hazmat Team
2009
Film
Joshy
Aaron
2016
Film
Autoerotic
2011
Series
The Show About the Show
2015
Series
Young American Bodies
Ben
2006
Film
Happy Christmas
Jeff
2014
Film
Proxy
Patrick Michaels
2014
Film
Offseason
George Darrow
2022
Series
Prisma
Joe
2024
Film
Blackmail Boys
2010
Film
Invention
John
2025
Film
Good Guy with a Gun
Tom Greenwood
2022
Film
Art History
Sam
2011
Film
A Horrible Way to Die
Kevin
2010
Film
Loafers
Cameron's Boss
2026
Film
Quiet City
Adam
2007
Film
Stage Brother
Self
2012
Film
Nights and Weekends
James
2008
Film
Be Good
Joe
2012
Film
Uncle Kent 2
Joe
2016
Film
24 Exposures
Literary Agent
2013
Film
Silver Bullets
Ethan
2011
Film
Kissing on the Mouth
Patrick
2005
Film
Bloomin Mud Shuffle
Brock
2015
Film
Uncle Kent
Joe
2011
Film
Invader
Invader
2024
Film
Audrey the Trainwreck
Jeremy Roth
2010
Regional Bloodshed
self
2016
Film
Lace Crater
Dean
2015
Film
Chasing the Party
Staten
2025
Film
The Zone
Director
2011
Film
Thou Wast Mild and Lovely
Akin
2014
Film
The Roast of Caveh Zahedi
Self
2026
Film
Hohokam
The Jeffery
2007
Film
Blackout
Stuart
2023
Film
LOL
Tim
2006
Film
90 Years of the Music Box Theatre
Self
2019
Film
Coven of the Black Cube
Officer Lindley
2024
Nobody Likes You as Much as I Do
Pauly
2019
Empire Builder
The Husband
2012
Film
Marriage Material
2012
Grammy's
Clarence
2007
Film
White Reindeer
George
2013
Film
You Wont Miss Me
2009
Film
What Fun We Were Having: 4 Stories About Date Rape
2011
Film
Flames
Joe Swanberg
2017
Birthday Suit
2009
Cats and Trees
Al
2012
The Timebox Twins
Boy
2007
There
Toth
2015
Film
Bless Me Father
Father Sexy
2001
Paintbrush
2008
Detonator
Sid
2013
Film
Killing the Canary
Chris
Fast Star Wellness
The Mountain, the River and the Road
2009
Film
Caitlin Plays Herself
Joe
2011
Present Company
Archibald King
2008
Film
Joe Swanberg's Quiet City
Charlie
Film
The Kings of Yorktown
Bartender
2013
Film
Everyone Says I Look Just Like Her
Brandon
2010