Joel Potrykus Movies

Two friends take a trip through a Michigan forest, intent on carrying out a disturbing pact.

Y2K is approaching fast, but Abbie can’t get off the couch until he beats an unbeatable level on Pac-Man.

Self-made chemist Sean, a recluse living in an old trailer in the woods, suffers from pill-popping delusions of fortune. When his manic attempts at...

Trevor Newandyke is a struggling comedian. Not only does he bomb on stage, but he bombs in everyday life. He’s fed up with all the jerks who...

A grieving widow uses her garden to bring back the love of her life, only to realize that not much has changed.

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...

A photo obsessed recluse develops pictures in a darkroom in hopes of uncovering an unknown subject.

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

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...

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

A late-night encounter on an overpass sparks an unexpected conversation between a lost young woman and a carefree line cook.

A man struggles to leave his undead wife.

A young man finds himself in a purgatory waiting room in the afterlife. Here, he is tasked with making the decision of whether or not he wants to see...

A band of teenagers with clashing music tastes get more than they bargained for when the initiation of their newest member takes a demonic turn.

After her home security camera records a stranger in her house, a young woman starts fearing for her safety.

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

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

Short film by Joel Potrykus

Documentary short by Joel Potrykus

Two college grads enter the workplace seeking gainful unemployment.