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Joel Potrykus

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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).

Known for

6.0

Relaxer

2019 · Movie · Fantasy · Comedy

5.4

Buzzard

2015 · Movie · Comedy · Drama

7.0

Gordon

2007 · Movie · Drama

6.3

Ape

2012 · Movie · Drama · Comedy

6.8

Coyote

2010 · Movie · Drama · Horror

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Pear

2024 · Movie · Drama

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MCA & Me

2018 · Movie · Documentary · Music

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Pets

2025 · Movie · Drama

Joel Potrykus — movies & series · Netflix Discovery