Joel Potrykus
  • Birthplace

    Ossineke, Michigan, USA

  • Birthday
    July 10, 1977

    Deathday
    N/A

Joel Potrykus

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).

Joel Potrykus awards and nominations
Year Category Subcategory Info Movie/Tv Series
2018 Virginia Film Festival Winner Programmer's Choice Award Narrative Feature (Joel Potrykus) Relaxer
1989 Fantasporto Winner Programmer's Choice Award Narrative Feature (Joel Potrykus) The Thirteenth Apostle
Year Category Subcategory Info Movie/Tv Series
2019 Americana Film Fest Nominee Audience Award Next (Joel Potrykus) Relaxer
2018 AFI Fest Nominee Audience Award American Independents (Joel Potrykus) Relaxer
2018 SXSW Film Festival Nominee SXSW Adam Yauch Hörnblowér Award (Joel Potrykus) Relaxer
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