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Joel Potrykus
Directing
Born July 10, 1977 · Ossineke, Michigan, USA
Also known as Joel Tait Potrykus
Biography
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).
Filmography7 titles

Ape
2012Cinematography, Director, Editor, Producer, Writer
2012Cinematography, Director, Editor, Producer, Writer

Vulcanizadora
2025as Derek Skiba
2025as Derek Skiba

Relaxer
2019Director, Editor, Writer
2019Director, Editor, Writer

Unemployees
2023Director, Writer
2023Director, Writer

Buzzard
2015as Derek
2015as Derek

The Alchemist Cookbook
2016Director, Editor, Producer, Writer
2016Director, Editor, Producer, Writer

Accidental Exorcist
2016as Derek
2016as Derek