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    As a director, I specialise in observational documentaries. I am a confident self shooter, equally comfortable working with a crew. I pride myself for gaining real access and the trust of my contributors. I always look for fresh and exciting ways to tell a story.

    As an editor, I enjoy cutting a variety of programs, from documentaries to fiction and from music videos to commercials. I always look for creative solutions and will strive to deliver the best outcome. I am equally happy working supervised or unsupervised. I bring an eye for details, timing and finesse, a can-do attitude and an open mind.

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    Credits

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    United Nations - Gender Inequality at work - psb films for UN , Ukraine
    2011 - Director
    30mins documentary shot on Red in several locations across Ukraine showing people who engage in jobs unusual for their gender and despite their gender

    United Nations - Gender Inequality in Life - psb films for UN , Ukraine
    2011 - Director
    18mins fiction film about Gender inequality. Shot on Red camera, on location in Ukraine.
    An afternoon in the life of a group of teenagers as they realise the immediate and devastating effects of gender inequality in their lives

    Empire - Al-Jazeera Engilsh , United Kingdom
    2011 - Editor
    One hour Current affairs programme

    All That Glitters Isn't God - Kapish Productions , Ukraine
    2009 - Writer/Director
    2008 - 2010
    Many people in the former Soviet Union have no money, no God and no hope. Pastor Sunday gives, but he also takes away... His followers believe he is the Jesus reincarnate. His opponents say he is the devil himself. Who is the enigma that is Pastor Sunday? And what happened to the $100m?

    Benches, Inside out  - Kapish Productions , United Kingdom
    2010 - Writer/Director
    The story of a bench. Really, that's it..


    Full English Breakfast - Kapish Productions , United Kingdom
    2010 - Writer/Director
    A crumbling Camberwell cafe is the second (sometimes the first) home for Terry the cowboy, Melvin(a) the 80 years old cross dresser, Tony the methadone addict and many others..

    Freelance Editor / Director - Day For night Films / Global Pathways / Various , United Kingdom
    2007 - DV Director
    2007 - Current Have been working as a freelance Director / Self Shooter & Editor for a variety of companies

    The Summer Project x 4 - University of the Arts / westminster , United Kingdom
    2010 - DV Director
    2007-2010
    Shot and edited on an annual basis.
    A short documentary about a group of disenfranchised youth who are given a chance to
    create and perform in a West End musical.

    The Good Neighbour - Tambuti films , United Kingdom
    2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    Art Installation -
    217 Londoners from the 217 countries participating in the Olympic Games tell their
    stories - How they came to London and how they see it. The installation is a revolving
    cube with nine screens on each side of the cube.

    Within Walter Works - Kapish Productions , United Kingdom
    2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    A short documentary following recycling artist Walter Raes in his work and thoughts,

    The McChristians - Kapish Productions , Ukraine
    2008 - Writer/Director
    There are more American missionaries in the world today than ever before. There are also more
    McDonald's than ever before. The American government is sending troops to save nations regardless of whether or not these nations want to be saved. The American churches are doing just the same.

    Dammed by debt relief - WorldWrite , United Kingdom
    2006 - Post Production Supervisor
    A documentary about the down side of debt relief.

    Blue collars and buttercups - LFS , United Kingdom
    2006 - Editor (Avid)
    On her 16th birthday in a small factory town in North Wales, Tina dreams of escaping
    her inevitable blue collar destiny - the production lines of the local chicken factory.

    Speaking Notes - LFS , United Kingdom
    2006 - Editor (Avid)
    An intimate look at the inspirations both the work and the personal life of the acclaimed
    violist, Tabea Zimmermann

    Int. Ext. and the space in between  - LFS , United Kingdom
    2006 - Editor (Avid)
    Rachel is leaving back to New Zeland, James, the loving flatmate organizes a party and
    records the memories of their friends as a goodbye present. A moving portrayal of the
    lives of 20 something in London

    Flowers don't grow here - Clarity Productions , Ukraine
    2005 - Writer/Director
    An awards winning documentary telling the story of a group of young individuals living on the streets of Kyiv, Ukraine.
    www.flowersdontgrowhere.com


    Within the way without - Seven Saints , United Kingdom
    2004 - Editor, Assistant
    Feature docu-drama following three unlikely pilgrims from Holland, Japan and Brazil on
    their inner and outer journey to Santiago De Compostela in Spain.

    Still moving - LFS , United Kingdom
    2003 - Writer/Director
    A Short drama telling the tragic aftermath of a hit & run accident from the driver's point of view.

    Extant - Extant , United Kingdom
    2010 - DV Director
    The 'making of' a theatre production performed strictly by blind actors.

    A Hundred years - LFS , United Kingdom
    2002 - Editor (Avid)
    A short drama telling the story of Sam who is torn between an old lover who came back
    into his life and his current reality as a father and husband.

    Smingle - LFS , United Kingdom
    2003 - Writer/Director
    A commercial promoting Kodak single-use camera through a fast forwarded love affair that takes place in the protagonist's mind

    Remote Control - LFS , United Kingdom
    2002 - Writer/Director
    A short drama telling the story of one young woman who calls the "Lose it -and love it" diet hotline.

    Easy Busy Cheapy  - LFS , United Kingdom
    2002 - Editor (Avid)
    A mock commercial, promoting an uninviting Chinese restaurant.

    Birthmarks - LFS , United Kingdom
    2001 - Writer/Director
    A short drama about a mother and daughter playing a dangerous power game.

    Ciderman - LFS , United Kingdom
    2001 - Editor
    A short documentary voyaging into the heart of England's countryside, where the apple
    comes from the tree and the cider, from the apple.

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    Employment History

    2007 - Current
    Freelance Director / Self shooter & Editor working with a variety of clients including:
    Al-Jazeera English http://english.aljazeera.net/
    Day for Night Films www.dayfornightfilms.com
    Global Poverty Project www.globalpovertyproject.com
    University of the Arts, London www.arts.ac.uk
    Westminster Council www.westminster.gov.uk

    September 2010 - Curret
    News Editor - Al-Jazeera English
    I am employed by Al-Jazeera English in London on a freelance basis and responsible for News Editing

    March 2010 - Current
    Head of Post production - Day For Night Films
    I am the head of post-production in the Soho based production company Day For Night Films. My responsibilities include managing the smooth running of the department, providing consultation and support both on production and to our range of clients as well as editing and supervising all the films produced by the company.

    Nov 2004 - Aug 2006
    Editing Instructor, London Film School
    Part-time Editing Instructor at the prestigious London Film School (www.lfs.org.uk). Teaching on platforms such as Avid Media Composer and Avid XpressDV, as well as 16mm and 35mm film editing techniques. As part of the job I was responsible for the smooth running of ten Avid Suites as well as guiding and supporting around 60 productions per term.

    2006 - 2007 Editing Instructor, WorldWrite
    "What makes an edit work and how to do it on Avid?"3 days crash courses for WorldWrite volunteers.
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    Education

    The London Film School
    MA-equivalent degree

    Jacob Bernstein School of Photography
    Intensive three months photography course

    The Hebrew University
    One-year BA studies, Philosophy and Comparative Literature

    Givat Gonen Secondary School
    A levels: majored in Theatre and Literature studies.
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    Industry Qualifications

    Trained on a variety of cameras ranging from HD/DV to 16mm and 35mm.

    Excellent knowledge of both Avid & FCP
    Good Knowledge of Avid Symphony / Motion / Color
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    Technical Equipment

    Sony Z7
    FCP

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    Referees

    Peter Wood
    Head of Operations | London Broadcast Centre
    AL JAZEERA ENGLISH
    No.1 Knightsbridge,
    London
    SW1X 7XW
    MOB +44 795 112 1477
    TEL +44 207 201 2877
    Peter.Wood@aljazeera.net

    Daniel Mitelpunkt
    Director
    Day For Night Films Ltd
    Tel + 44 (0) 20 7998 0178
    daniel@dayfornightfilms.com

    Arnold Kremenchutsky
    Executive Producer
    "PSB FILMS" Co.
    Kiev, Ukraine
    M.: +38 067 4803199
    P.: +38 044 2351720
    F.: +38 044 2346936
    Email : arnold@psbfilms.com
    Web : www.psbfilms.com
    Skype: psbboss

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    Industry Awards

    Monika Smith Documentary Film Award at the End of Pier International Film Festival, UK
    ("Flowers Don't Grow Here", 2007)

    Big Issue Social Care Award at the Document 4, Scotland
    ("Flowers Don't Grow Here", 2006)

    Special Mention at the International Human Rights Film Festival in Geneva, Switzerland
    ("Flowers Don't Grow Here", 2006)

    One World Broadcasting Trust (UK)
    (Student bursary, 2003)

    Leo David Asseo Foundation (Israel)
    (Student grant, 2001)

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    Skills

    Fluent Hebrew. Good understanding of French and Russian. Basic Arabic. Well travelled and experienced in shooting abroad, with challenging contirbutors and in challenging conditions
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    Additional Information

    Industries

    • Commercials, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Film, 
    • Mobile Content, 
    • Music Promos, 
    • Online, 
    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Arts, 
    • Biography, 
    • Comedy, 
    • Commercial, 
    • Community Progs, 
    • Cookery, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Documentary, 
    • Drama: Short Film, 
    • Education, 
    • Events, 
    • Investigative, 
    • Observational Documentary, 
    • Outside Broadcast, 
    • Religion, 
    • Youth

    Specialisms

    • Art, 
    • Art History, 
    • Arts, 
    • Cinema/Film, 
    • Comedy, 
    • Community, 
    • Corporate Films, 
    • Disability/Special Needs, 
    • Drama, 
    • Drugs, 
    • Education, 
    • Environment, 
    • Final Cut Pro, 
    • Food, 
    • Gay & Lesbian, 
    • Human Rights, 
    • International Affairs, 
    • Internet, 
    • Location Filming, 
    • Mental Health, 
    • Middle East, 
    • Music, 
    • Outside Broadcast, 
    • Photography, 
    • Sex Industry, 
    • Sexuality, 
    • Theatre, 
    • Travel, 
    • Undercover Investigation, 
    • Wine, 
    • Womens Issues, 
    • Youth Culture

    Languages

    • English, 
    • Hebrew, 
    • Russian

    Permits

    • EU, 
    • Israel
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