Josef Fares

Josef Fares
Fares in June 2018
Born (1977-09-19) 19 September 1977
Beirut, Lebanon
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, actor, video game designer
Years active1996–present
RelativesFares Fares (brother)
Roy Fares (cousin)

Josef Fares (born 19 September 1977) is a Lebanese-Swedish film director and video game designer. His brother is the actor Fares Fares, who has appeared in many of his films, including one of his major hits, A Way Out (2018). He is the founder of Hazelight Studios. He was presented "The Game Of The Year Award" for his game It Takes Two at The Game Awards in 2021. He also directed the game Split Fiction (2025).