
Joe Swanberg
Born
1981-08-31
Place of birth
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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.
Known for

You're Next
Drake Davison

V/H/S
Sam (segment "Second Honeymoon")

Drinking Buddies
Angry Car Guy

The Sacrament
Jake

Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever
Hazmat Team

Happy Christmas
Jeff

Offseason
George Darrow

Joshy
Aaron

Proxy
Patrick Michaels

LOL
Tim

A Horrible Way to Die
Kevin

Nights and Weekends
James

24 Exposures
Literary Agent

White Reindeer
George

Thou Wast Mild and Lovely
Akin