Directing
Shahar Shamay
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Directing
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Shahar Shamay is a Toronto-based filmmaker, originally from Rishon LeZion, Israel, working across directing, picture editing, and first assistant directing. Known for his bold visual style, emotional precision, and immersive storytelling, he brings a hands-on approach to every stage of the filmmaking process, from development to final cut. His work spans fiction, documentary, and hybrid genres, often exploring psychological tension, identity, and human fragility. Whether leading a narrative short or managing a complex production, Shahar combines artistic sensitivity with technical discipline. His directorial credits include the true-crime series Condemned: Woodstock, the psychological drama…
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Behind the camera
NRThe main character of the film is Ophira (Dina Limon), a drawing teacher, who is retiring. With the daily routine no longer needed, she decides to fulfill a long-held dream of becoming an artist. Ophira asks her husband to clear out one of the rooms in their house to create a studio, and she asks her friend, a renowned gallery owner, to organize an exhibition for her future paintings. Despite not receiving much support from either of them, she starts working on her art. However, it soon becomes clear that Ophira doesn't really know what to paint about. The film explores the refusal to age and the aspiration to understand oneself at any age.
Round Three
2019
NRThe main character of the film is Ophira (Dina Limon), a drawing teacher, who is retiring. With the daily routine no longer needed, she decides to fulfill a long-held dream of becoming an artist. Ophira asks her husband to clear out one of the rooms in their house to create a studio, and she asks her friend, a renowned gallery owner, to organize an exhibition for her future paintings. Despite not receiving much support from either of them, she starts working on her art. However, it soon becomes clear that Ophira doesn't really know what to paint about. The film explores the refusal to age and the aspiration to understand oneself at any age.
Round Three
2019