Aharon Keshales
Aharon Keshales | |
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| Born | April 16, 1976 |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, Film critic |
Aharon Keshales (Hebrew: אהרון קשלס) (born April 16, 1976) is an Israeli film director, screenwriter and film critic.
Biography
Aharon Keshales was born in Jaffa and grew up in Bat Yam. After serving in the Intelligence Corps of the Israel Defense Forces, he began to attend Tel Aviv University's film school, where he became a teaching assistant until he finally completed his Masters of Arts in the interdisciplinary program at the Faculty of Arts.
At the same time, Keshales worked as film critic for Ynet, Globes and Ratings magazine and also created the film blog "Piranha Carina".
Directing career
In 2010 his debut film - "Rabies" - was released, a film which he co-wrote and co-directed with Naboth Papushado. In 2013 came out their second joint film - "Big Bad Wolves".
Filmography (as director)
- Death Wish (TBA, with Navot Papushado)
- Big Bad Wolves (2013, with Navot Papushado)
- Rabies (2010, with Navot Papushado)
Awards
| Year | Film | Festival | Award | Category/Recipient(s) | Result |
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| 2011 | Rabies | Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival | European Fantastic Film Festival Federation Asian Award - Special Mention | Shared with Navot Papushado | Won |
| 2011 | Rabies | Fantasporto | Critics' Award | Critics Choice Award Shared with Navot Papushado |
Won |
| 2013 | Rabies | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Chainsaw Award | Best Screenplay Shared with Navot Papushado |
Nominated |
| 2011 | Rabies | Chicago International Film Festival | Gold Hugo | After Dark Competition Shared with Navot Papushado |
Nominated |
| 2013 | Big Bad Wolves | Awards of the Israeli Film Academy | Award of the Israeli Film Academy | Best Director Shared with Navot Papushado |
Nominated |
| 2013 | Big Bad Wolves | Awards of the Israeli Film Academy | Award of the Israeli Film Academy | Best Screenplay Shared with Navot Papushado |
Nominated |