Potsy Ponciroli
Potsy Ponciroli is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He directed the films Old Henry (2021), Greedy People (2024), and Motor City (2025).
Potsy Ponciroli
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- Potsy Ponciroli
- Born
- 17 February 1981
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Filmmaker
- Nationality
- United States
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• Name — Potsy Ponciroli • Born — 17 February 1981 • Birthplace — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Years Active — 2004–present • Occupation — Filmmaker
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Life and career
Ponciroli started his career as a director of commercials and music videos. In 2016, he co-created the sitcom Still the King. He co-founded Hideout Pictures, which produced Jay and Silent Bob Reboot and Ted K, among others. Ponciroli's feature film debut Old Henry premiered out of competition at the 78th Venice International Film Festival to critical acclaim. In 2023, he directed the dark comedy film Greedy People. His following film, Motor City, starring Alan Ritchson, Shailene Woodley and Ben Foster was selected to be screened at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, in the Venice Spotlight sidebar. He has been attached to write the sequel of The Goonies.
Filmography
Filmography
• Old Henry (2021) • Greedy People (2024) • Motor City (2025) • The Rescue (2027)
Potsy Ponciroli, director, at 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy for the film Motor City.
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- 1.Grobar, Matt. Potsy Ponciroli Tapped To Pen 'The Goonies' Sequel For Warner Bros. Deadline. 14 February 2025.
- 2.Lloyd, Robert. Review: 'Still the King' on CMT is familiar, adorable and appealingly weird around the edges. Los Angeles Times. 12 June 2016.
- 3.Clement, Nick. 'Old Henry' Director Moves Into Dark Comedy With 'Greedy People' Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Lily James. Variety. 1 November 2023.
- 4.Roxborough, Scott. Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' Benny Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine,' Kathryn Bigelow's 'A House of Dynamite' Among Stellar Venice Lineup. The Hollywood Reporter. 22 July 2025.
- 5.Marc, Christopher. 'Goonies 2' Script To Be Penned By Potsy Ponciroli For WB. The Playlist. 17 February 2025.
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