Josh Safdie

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

Acclaimed filmmaker and DGA Best Director nominee for *Marty Supreme*, known for directing the Safdie Brothers' dramatic work and films like *Good Time*. Podcasts discuss his filmmaking process, directorial techniques, and recent projects, though his work has also been the subject of production controversy. His personal connection to cinema history includes a notable family anecdote involving his father's use of *Kramer vs. Kramer* during divorce proceedings.

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The Big Picture Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend IndieWire: Screen Talk Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!The A24 Podcast Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

Episode Appearances

The Big Picture · Feb 10, 2026

What It’s Really Like at an Awards Show. Plus: Cliff Booth Returns and the Best Super Bowl Trailers!

“DGA Best Director nominee for Marty Supreme; gave personal speech about father's use of Kramer vs. Kramer during divorce proceedings”

Directors Guild of America Awards ceremony and industry recognition practicesSuper Bowl trailer marketing and film promotion strategiesQuentin Tarantino and David Fincher collaboration on Netflix film

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The Big Picture · Feb 3, 2026

Dumpuary Is Dead. These Movies Killed It. Plus: The Best Movies at Sundance and the Catherine O’Hara Hall of Fame.

“Director of Marty Supreme; called Fisk three years before production; known for Uncut Gems; collaborated on 1950s New York recreation”

YouTube Creator Film Distribution ModelsPeriod Film Production Design MethodologyBook-to-Film Adaptation Economics

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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Feb 2, 2026

Josh Safdie

“Filmmaker and guest discussing Marty Supreme, his casting philosophy, and six-year development process with Timothy Chalamet”

Film casting strategies and talent selectionActor preparation and skill training for film rolesLong-form creative development in filmmaking

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IndieWire: Screen Talk · Jan 30, 2026

The Best Films at Sundance, Safdie Brothers Drama, & Guest Roger Durling, executive director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

“Director facing controversy over alleged incident during 'Good Time' production”

Sundance Film Festival final year in Park CityBAFTA nominations analysisSafdie Brothers controversy

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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! · Jan 24, 2026

WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary

“Director of Marty Supreme who cast Kevin O'Leary to play wealthy character, seeking 'real A-hole' for role”

Shark Tank Investment StrategyPet Genomics and DNA TestingFilm Acting for Business Celebrities

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The A24 Podcast · Jan 13, 2026

Great American Dream Show with Josh Safdie & Sean Baker

“Director of Marty Supreme discussing his filmmaking process and techniques”

Period film production techniquesDocumentary vs narrative filmmaking approachesCasting methodology and talent discovery

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Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Dec 1, 2025

Kevin O'Leary: The Game-Changing Habits That Set Top Entrepreneurs Apart | Entrepreneurship | YAPLive | E376

“Directed 'Marty Supreme' film; cast Kevin O'Leary in supporting role as richest man in America; known for 'Uncut Gems'”

Signal vs. Noise Framework (Steve Jobs methodology)Founder Accountability and Failure OwnershipScaling from $5M to $10M+ (Team Building and Delegation)

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