
Joe Swanberg
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Cats and Trees
as Al
2012

LOL
as Tim
2006

A Horrible Way to Die
as Kevin
2010

Kissing on the Mouth
as Patrick
2005

Nights and Weekends
as James
2008

Stage Brother
as Self
2012

You're Next
as Drake Davison
2013

V/H/S
as Sam (segment "Second Honeymoon")
2012
Regional Bloodshed
as self
2016

Silver Bullets
as Ethan
2011

Uncle Kent
as Joe
2011

Art History
as Sam
2011
Empire Builder
as The Husband
2012

Marriage Material
2012

Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever
as Hazmat Team
2009
Detonator
as Sid
2013

Drinking Buddies
as Angry Car Guy
2013

White Reindeer
as George
2013

The Sacrament
as Jake
2014

Proxy
as Patrick Michaels
2014


