Joel Potrykus

The Value Of Nothing

A conversation about simulations leads to a collapse of realities, atypical antics ensue.

Vulcanizadora

Two friends trudge through a Michigan forest with the intention of following through on a disturbing pact. Once their plan goes shockingly awry, the haunting consequences of their failure can't stay hidden for long.

Buzzard

Paranoia forces small-time scam artist Marty to flee his hometown and hide out in a dangerous Detroit. With nothing but a pocket full of bogus checks, his Power Glove, and a bad temper, the horror metal slacker lashes out.

State of Modern Love

A womanizing man-child binges on sex and alcohol, experiments with ayahuasca for addiction therapy and comes to terms with past mistakes.

Too Dead to Die

A gang of low-rent mob goons plot a heist, only to be forced to confront radioactive evil from beyond the grave.

Life's a Bitch Then You Die

A disturbed cabdriver descends into madness while holding a young woman captive.

Accidental Exorcist

Fate has dealt Richard Vanuck a very strange hand; he's a natural born exorcist. In fact, he's the best there's ever been, and with possessions on the rise across the city he's booked solid. Eventually he comes to realize that performing exorcisms is the only thing he's truly good at, even though his daily battles with Satanic forces are wearing him down.

Joel Calls Indie Film Type Dudes

Joel Potrykus calls fellow indie filmmakers during the pandemic crisis to check in and see how they're holding up.

MCA & Me

A short documentary about the impact of the late Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch (aka MCA) on the life and work of director Joel Potrykus.