Joel Potrykus
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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).
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Pets (2025)
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Pear (2024)
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Unemployees (2023)
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Relaxer (2019)
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Buzzard (2015)
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Birthday Boy (1999)
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Mice & Milk (2001)
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Coyote (2010)
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Three Divided by Zero (—)
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MCA & Me (2018)
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Gordon (2007)
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Peter Knows Kelly's the Cool One (1999)
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The Alchemist Cookbook (2016)
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Vulcanizadora (2025)
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Joel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes (2020)
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McDonald's Test Market 447b (2020)
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The Ludivico Treatment (1998)
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Ape (2012)
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The Ludivico Testament (1999)
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Thing from the Factory by the Field (2022)
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