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Dan Katzir(I)

  • Cinematographer
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Dan Katzir
Dan Katzir's acclaimed films won dozens of International awards in the US, Europe and Asia and a nomination for the Israeli Academy Award. His films were shown in hundreds of film festivals and in many prestigious TV stations around the world. His film American Pot Story: Oaksterdam won an Audience award at the prestigious Slamdance Film Festival. His film "Out for love...be back shortly" became an instant classic expressing the voice of his generation and becoming the most important film about the Rabin era in Israel. Before becoming a leading Israeli filmmaker, Katzir graduated Tel Aviv University Magna Cum Laude. He also holds an MFA from the prestigious American Film Institute (AFI) in Hollywood.

Dan was born into a family of great political and social importance in Israel. His great uncle, Efraim Katzir, was the fourth president. He is also related to Israel's second prime minister, Moshe Sharet. Dan served in the Israeli army in the prestigious paratroopers (Red beret) unit and finished his army service in the rank of Lieutenant.
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      • 18 wins & 1 nomination total

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    American Pot Story: Oaksterdam (2023)
    American Pot Story: Oaksterdam
    8.1
    • Cinematographer
    • 2023

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    • American Pot Story: Oaksterdam (2023)
      American Pot Story: Oaksterdam
      8.1
      • Cinematographer
      • 2023
    • Science Is a Beacon to All: The Story of Prof. Aharon Katzir (2022)
      Science Is a Beacon to All: The Story of Prof. Aharon Katzir
      • Cinematographer
      • 2022
    • Passing the Torch
      TV Mini Series
      • Cinematographer
      • 2013
    • Culture Shock
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2012
    • What Hitler Has Done to Tel Aviv (2011)
      What Hitler Has Done to Tel Aviv
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2011
    • Yiddish Theater: A Love Story (2005)
      Yiddish Theater: A Love Story
      7.8
      • Cinematographer
      • 2005
    • The Dark Side of Porn (2005)
      The Dark Side of Porn
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Cinematographer (photography)
      • 2005
    • Shiva for My Mother (2003)
      Shiva for My Mother
      7.6
      • Cinematographer
      • 2003
    • Company Jasmine (2001)
      Company Jasmine
      8.7
      • Cinematographer
      • 2001
    • Dan Katzir and Iris Arie in the film "Out for love... be back shortly"
      Out for Love, Be Back Shortly
      7.9
      • Cinematographer
      • 1997
    • Junction
      8.9
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 1996
    • The Color of Jewish
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 1995

    Writer



    • American Pot Story: Oaksterdam (2023)
      American Pot Story: Oaksterdam
      8.1
      • Writer
      • 2023
    • Science Is a Beacon to All: The Story of Prof. Aharon Katzir (2022)
      Science Is a Beacon to All: The Story of Prof. Aharon Katzir
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • The Albanian Code (2020)
      The Albanian Code
      8.2
      • written by
      • 2020
    • My Grandma Had A Gun (2020)
      My Grandma Had A Gun
      • written by
      • 2020
    • Legalize It
      6.8
      • written by
      • 2014
    • Violins in Wartime (2011)
      Violins in Wartime
      • written by
      • 2011
    • Praying in Her Own Voice (2007)
      Praying in Her Own Voice
      4.7
      • Writer
      • 2007
    • Yiddish Theater: A Love Story (2005)
      Yiddish Theater: A Love Story
      7.8
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • Today You Are a Fountain Pen (2002)
      Today You Are a Fountain Pen
      8.5
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2002
    • Dan Katzir and Iris Arie in the film "Out for love... be back shortly"
      Out for Love, Be Back Shortly
      7.9
      • Writer
      • 1997
    • Junction
      8.9
      Short
      • Writer
      • 1996

    Producer



    • Violins in Wartime (2011)
      Violins in Wartime
      • executive producer
      • 2011
    • What Hitler Has Done to Tel Aviv (2011)
      What Hitler Has Done to Tel Aviv
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2011
    • The Choices of Rama Lindheim (2007)
      The Choices of Rama Lindheim
      Short
      • co-producer
      • 2007
    • Praying in Her Own Voice (2007)
      Praying in Her Own Voice
      4.7
      • executive producer
      • 2007
    • Yiddish Theater: A Love Story (2005)
      Yiddish Theater: A Love Story
      7.8
      • producer
      • 2005
    • Shiva for My Mother (2003)
      Shiva for My Mother
      7.6
      • producer
      • 2003
    • Today You Are a Fountain Pen (2002)
      Today You Are a Fountain Pen
      8.5
      Short
      • producer
      • 2002
    • Company Jasmine (2001)
      Company Jasmine
      8.7
      • producer
      • 2001
    • Dan Katzir and Iris Arie in the film "Out for love... be back shortly"
      Out for Love, Be Back Shortly
      7.9
      • producer
      • 1997
    • Junction
      8.9
      Short
      • producer
      • 1996

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      • 1969
      • Tel Aviv, Israel
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