DAVID OFEK
Availability: August 2007 - June 2008
Based in: Boston, MA
Film: MELANOMA MY LOVE, NO. 17, THE BBQ PEOPLE, FIVE LOVE STORIES
Bio:
A graduate of the Sam Spiegel Film School in Jerusalem, was awarded the volgin prizw in the past for his short film. Co-creator of the popular TV series "Bat Yam- New York", Ofek directed the film "No. 17" which won the Israeli Academy Award for Best Documentary and well as other international awards.
Availability: August 2007 - June 2008
Based in: Boston, MA
Film: MELANOMA MY LOVE, NO. 17, THE BBQ PEOPLE, FIVE LOVE STORIES
Bio:
A graduate of the Sam Spiegel Film School in Jerusalem, was awarded the volgin prizw in the past for his short film. Co-creator of the popular TV series "Bat Yam- New York", Ofek directed the film "No. 17" which won the Israeli Academy Award for Best Documentary and well as other international awards.
YARIV NORNBERG
Availability: Through July 2007
Based in: Washington, DC
Films: A TREASURE IN AUSCHWITZ
Bio:
In June 2004 Nornberg lead an archeological excavation in the town of Auschwitz, which became the subject of the acclaimed documentary A TREASURE IN AUSCHWITZ.
During the last two years Yariv worked on various international projects for the Carter Center, the United Nations and the World Bank and recently moved to Washington D.C. as a Wexner Legacy Heritage Fellow at the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise. Read full bio
Availability: Through July 2007
Based in: Washington, DC
Films: A TREASURE IN AUSCHWITZ
Bio:
In June 2004 Nornberg lead an archeological excavation in the town of Auschwitz, which became the subject of the acclaimed documentary A TREASURE IN AUSCHWITZ.
During the last two years Yariv worked on various international projects for the Carter Center, the United Nations and the World Bank and recently moved to Washington D.C. as a Wexner Legacy Heritage Fellow at the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise. Read full bio
DOUG BLOCK
Availability: Year-Round
Based in: New York, NY
Films: 51 BIRCH STREET
Bio:
Doug Block is a multiple award-winning, New York-based documentary director, cameraman and producer. His first film, THE HECK WITH HOLLYWOOD! (1991), followed the many trials and tribulations of three first-time independent filmmakers. Block’s second feature was the Emmy-nominated film HOME PAGE (1999), which chronicled the lives of several pioneers of personal expression on the internet. The film was the first to be streamed in its entirety on the internet and sold on video simultaneously with its theatrical release. Read full bio
Availability: Year-Round
Based in: New York, NY
Films: 51 BIRCH STREET
Bio:
Doug Block is a multiple award-winning, New York-based documentary director, cameraman and producer. His first film, THE HECK WITH HOLLYWOOD! (1991), followed the many trials and tribulations of three first-time independent filmmakers. Block’s second feature was the Emmy-nominated film HOME PAGE (1999), which chronicled the lives of several pioneers of personal expression on the internet. The film was the first to be streamed in its entirety on the internet and sold on video simultaneously with its theatrical release. Read full bio
DANIEL J. CHALFEN
Availability: Year-Round
Based in: New York, NY
Films: 39 POUNDS OF LOVE
Bio:
Daniel J. Chalfen is a New York-based producer, specializing in documentary films that give voices to the unheard and images to the unseen. He produces and consults for provocative, compelling, socially conscious, and visually powerful non-fiction features, television series and specials, educational programs, and new media content.
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Availability: Year-Round
Based in: New York, NY
Films: 39 POUNDS OF LOVE
Bio:
Daniel J. Chalfen is a New York-based producer, specializing in documentary films that give voices to the unheard and images to the unseen. He produces and consults for provocative, compelling, socially conscious, and visually powerful non-fiction features, television series and specials, educational programs, and new media content.
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DANI MENKIN
Availability: Year-Round
Based in: New York, NY
Films: 39 POUNDS OF LOVE, WISDOM OF THE PRETZEL
Bio:
Dani Menkin has been working as a writer, a producer, and a director in Israel for over 10 years. Dani started working on documentaries after the success of his first TV documentary, “Like Arosesti”. This compelling documentary was broadcast on Israel national television to excellent notices. Read full bio
Availability: Year-Round
Based in: New York, NY
Films: 39 POUNDS OF LOVE, WISDOM OF THE PRETZEL
Bio:
Dani Menkin has been working as a writer, a producer, and a director in Israel for over 10 years. Dani started working on documentaries after the success of his first TV documentary, “Like Arosesti”. This compelling documentary was broadcast on Israel national television to excellent notices. Read full bio
DAN KATZIR
Availability: Year-Round
Based in: Los Angeles, CA
Films: OUT FOR LOVE, COMPANY JASMINE, YIDDISH THEATER, and more
Bio:
Dan Katzir's acclaimed films won 22 International awards in the U.S., Europe and Asia and a nomination for the Israeli Academy Awards. His films were shown in hundreds of film festivals and in many prestigious TV stations around the world. Read full bio
Availability: Year-Round
Based in: Los Angeles, CA
Films: OUT FOR LOVE, COMPANY JASMINE, YIDDISH THEATER, and more
Bio:
Dan Katzir's acclaimed films won 22 International awards in the U.S., Europe and Asia and a nomination for the Israeli Academy Awards. His films were shown in hundreds of film festivals and in many prestigious TV stations around the world. Read full bio
HILLA MEDALIA
Availability: October 2007 - May 2008
Based in: New York, NY
Film: TO DIE IN JERUSALEM
Bio:
After graduating from Southern Illinois University, Medalia served as senior producer of the award winning documentary 39 Pounds of Love. The film won the 2005 Israeli Academy Award for best documentary and was screened at numerous festivals throughout the world. Medalia received a 2005 Regional Emmy Award for the documentary project Condition: John Foppe and the 2004 Angelus Award for directing the student film, Daughters of Abraham. The project also won second place in the documentary category at 2004 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) and received the 2003 UFVA Carole Fielding Student Grant. To Die in Jerusalem is her first feature documentary. Read full bio
Availability: October 2007 - May 2008
Based in: New York, NY
Film: TO DIE IN JERUSALEM
Bio:
After graduating from Southern Illinois University, Medalia served as senior producer of the award winning documentary 39 Pounds of Love. The film won the 2005 Israeli Academy Award for best documentary and was screened at numerous festivals throughout the world. Medalia received a 2005 Regional Emmy Award for the documentary project Condition: John Foppe and the 2004 Angelus Award for directing the student film, Daughters of Abraham. The project also won second place in the documentary category at 2004 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) and received the 2003 UFVA Carole Fielding Student Grant. To Die in Jerusalem is her first feature documentary. Read full bio
YUVAL SHAFFERMAN
YUVAL SHAFFERMAN
Availability: October 20 - November 10, 2007
Based in: Touring
Films: THINGS BEHIND THE SUN, ROUTINE
Bio:
Yuval Shafferman is a young emerging director from Israel. "Things Behind the Sun" is his debut feature film.
Yuval's short film "Routine", shot while a student, has won him many international awards including the prestigious "Best Student Film" at the Manhattan Short Film Festival 2003. The award received at the festival had paved his way into making his first feature film Things Behind the Sun.
