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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.
Joe Swanberg is an American independent filmmaker, writer, and actor based in Chicago, widely recognized as a primary figure in the mumblecore movement.
He is recognized for directing low-budget, improvisational films including Drinking Buddies, Happy Christmas, and Win It All, as well as his collaborative work with actors like Greta Gerwig and Jake Johnson.