Joe Swanberg
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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.
Known for
Credits
You're Next (2013)
as Drake Davison
V/H/S (2012)
as Sam (segment "Second Honeymoon")
Loafers (2026)
as Cameron's Boss
Invention (2025)
as John
The Sacrament (2014)
as Jake
Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (2009)
as Hazmat Team
Drinking Buddies (2013)
as Angry Car Guy
Proxy (2014)
as Patrick Michaels
Be Good (2012)
as Joe
Happy Christmas (2014)
as Jeff
Blackmail Boys (2010)
Actor
Invader (2024)
as Invader
Bloomin Mud Shuffle (2015)
as Brock
Quiet City (2007)
as Adam
Stage Brother (2012)
as Self
Hohokam (2007)
as The Jeffery
Art History (2011)
as Sam
Autoerotic (2011)
Actor
Audrey the Trainwreck (2010)
as Jeremy Roth
Regional Bloodshed (2016)
as self
The Roast of Caveh Zahedi (2026)
as Self
Joshy (2016)
as Aaron
Uncle Kent 2 (2016)
as Joe
You Wont Miss Me (2009)
Actor
Kissing on the Mouth (2005)
as Patrick
Chasing the Party (2025)
as Staten
Nights and Weekends (2008)
as James
Offseason (2022)
as George Darrow
The Zone (2011)
as Director
Good Guy with a Gun (2022)
as Tom Greenwood
Paintbrush (2008)
Actor
Uncle Kent (2011)
as Joe
Silver Bullets (2011)
as Ethan
Coven of the Black Cube (2024)
as Officer Lindley
Nobody Likes You as Much as I Do (2019)
as Pauly
Bless Me Father (2001)
as Father Sexy
A Horrible Way to Die (2010)
as Kevin
24 Exposures (2013)
as Literary Agent
Caitlin Plays Herself (2011)
as Joe
Cats and Trees (2012)
as Al
Marriage Material (2012)
Actor
Blackout (2023)
as Stuart
The Timebox Twins (2007)
as Boy
LOL (2006)
as Tim
Empire Builder (2012)
as The Husband
Birthday Suit (2009)
Actor
What Fun We Were Having: 4 Stories About Date Rape (2011)
Actor
Thou Wast Mild and Lovely (2014)
as Akin
Lace Crater (2015)
as Dean
Fast Star Wellness (—)
Actor
90 Years of the Music Box Theatre (2019)
as Self
Joe Swanberg's Quiet City (—)
as Charlie
White Reindeer (2013)
as George
Grammy's (2007)
as Clarence
The Mountain, the River and the Road (2009)
Actor
Killing the canary (—)
as Chris
Detonator (2013)
as Sid
Everyone Says I Look Just Like Her (2010)
as Brandon
Flames (2017)
as Joe Swanberg
The Kings of Yorktown (2013)
as Bartender
There (2015)
as Toth
Present Company (2008)
as Archibald King