Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Safdie Brothers Split Amid Oscar Buzz
Josh and Benny Safdie, who used to make movies together, have decided to work separately.
Josh made a movie called 'Marty Supreme' that got lots of Oscar nominations, while Benny made 'The Smashing Machine,' which didn't do as well.
People are talking about why they split up, and some say it's because of a problem that happened while they were making a movie called 'Good Time' in 2017.
There was a young actress involved in a scene that wasn't right, and it caused a big argument between the brothers.
Now, they're both making their own movies, and everyone is watching to see what happens next.
Josh and Benny Safdie, formerly known as 'The Safdie Bros,' have separated and are pursuing independent filmmaking careers.
Josh's film 'Marty Supreme' received nine Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Timothée Chalamet.
Benny's film 'The Smashing Machine' received only one Oscar nomination for Makeup and Hairstyling.
The brothers' separation may be due to a controversial incident on the 'Good Time' set in 2017 involving a 17-year-old actress.
Josh was the primary decision-maker on set during the incident, while Benny handled sound.
- Who
- Josh and Benny Safdie, formerly known as 'The Safdie Bros'
- What
- The brothers have separated and are pursuing independent filmmaking careers
- When
- The separation was announced in 2024, with films set to release in 2025
- Where
- The brothers' films premiered at the Venice and New York Film Festivals
- Why
- The separation may be due to a rift caused by a controversial incident on the 'Good Time' set in 2017
- Josh Safdie's Film
- Marty Supreme
- Benny Safdie's Film
- The Smashing Machine
- Josh Safdie's Nominations
- 9 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor
- Benny Safdie's Nominations
- 1 Oscar nomination for Makeup and Hairstyling
- Controversial Incident
- 2017 'Good Time' set involving a 17-year-old actress
- Josh Safdie's Role
- Primary decision-maker on set during the incident
- Benny Safdie's Role
- Handled sound during the incident
- Alleged Victim's Action
- Spoke to 'Variety' in 2023, accusing Bear-McClard of misinformation and coercion