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The New Jews (2025)
Documentary: live action & animation (80 minutes)
World premiere: International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025
Bi The Way (2022)
Documentary: animation (16 minutes)
World premiere: Frameline Film Festival 2022
Awards: Best Comedy (QueerX 2022, OutReel Cincinnati 2022), Best Short Film (CinHomo 2023, Stamped Film Festival 2023), Best Documentary short (KASHISH Mumbai 2023)
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Invisible Countdown (2024)
Documentary: live action, IR-Infrared (14 minutes)
World premiere: Interfilm Berlin 2024
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Kotti Express (coming soon)
Fiction, thriller: live action (29 minutes)
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Don't be a DICK! (2020)
Documentary: Animation (10 minutes)
World premiere: Pornfilmfestival Berlin 2020
Awards: Best Animation (SPLICE Film Fest 2021)
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Fireworks (2007-27)
Fiction: Animation (4 minutes)
World premiere: Epos Art Film Festival 2008
Hamudi (2015)
Fiction: Live Action & animation (4 minutes)
World premiere: Cheap Thrills! Film Festival 2016
Amir Ovadia Steklov
Filmmaker | Editor | Animator | VFX artist
Bi The Way
Best Film award
Festival: CinHomo 2023
(Official Jury)
Bi The Way
Best Comedy award
Festival: OutReels 2022
(Official Jury)
Bi The Way
Best Comedy award
Festival: QueerX 2022
(Official Jury)
The New Jews
World Premiere
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Between Two Walls
Best Animation award
Festival: Berlin IFF 2020
(Official Jury)
Don't Be a DICK!
Best Animation award
Festival: SPLICE 2021
(Official Jury)
Bi The Way
Best Film award
Festival: CinHomo 2023
(Young Jury)
Documentary: live action & animation (80 minutes)
World premiere: International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025
A.I.
Since the advent of AI, it has played a significant role in my client work, streamlining both creative and technical processes. In particular, I use ComfyUI, ControlNet, and LoRAs to train custom models locally. AI-driven features in tools like DaVinci Resolve and CapCut enhance editing speed and precision across projects.
Documentary: animation (16 minutes)
World premiere: Frameline Film Festival 2022
Awards: Best Comedy (QueerX 2022, OutReel Cincinnati 2022), Best Short Film (CinHomo 2023, Stamped Film Festival 2023), Best Documentary short (KASHISH Mumbai 2023)
Video Editing
I've been working as a full-time video editor since 2010, both freelancing and in-house. I've had the pleasure of working on countless projects, ranging from mainstream television to corporate videos and experimental art films.
I edit large projects on Avid Media Composer and medium to small projects on DaVinci Resolve. I am also an expert in Adobe Premiere and CapCut.
In addition to editing, I offer consulting sessions for independent filmmakers, helping them refine their editing workflow and storytelling.
Documentary: live action, IR-Infrared (14 minutes)
World premiere: Interfilm Berlin 2024
Animation
I have been animating since early childhood. Animation is my first love and the craft I mastered earliest, creating my first animated film at the age of 19. Self-taught and deeply passionate, I have acquired skills over the years in various techniques, including Stop-Motion, 2D, 3D, Paper-Cut, and Motion Graphics.
I have had the pleasure of teaching animation and working with a diverse range of clients, from independent artists to major international corporations, providing them with animated clips and explainer videos.
Fiction: live action, thriller, comedy, drama
Visual Effects
As an independent filmmaker working in both live-action and animation, VFX was a natural choice for expanding my creative range. It bridges the gap between cinema and animation, allowing for greater artistic freedom and storytelling possibilities.
The software I use includes Fusion Studio, Blender, and After Effects. For high-budget projects, I also offer services using Nuke (when given a license).
Additionally, I provide VFX supervision for independent films and consulting for projects in the pre-production phase.
Film Directing
Documentary: Animation (10 minutes)
World premiere: Pornfilmfestival Berlin 2020
Awards: Best Animation (SPLICE Film Fest 2021)
As a film director, I bring stories to life with witty visuals and compelling narratives, tackling subjects that are deeply personal and urgent to me such as: racism, immigration, LGBTQ+, and Jewish identity.
With my extensive experience in animation and VFX, my films are not only thought-provoking but also visually powerful, pushing the boundaries of storytelling. Each project is a reflection of my passion for bold, meaningful cinema.
Writing
Writing is the foundation of every film. As an "auteur" filmmaker, I consider writing the most important stage of film development.
I also specialized in screenwriting during film school by taking extra courses focused on narrative structure, character development, and visual storytelling.
I strongly believe in structure and outlining, and I dedicate many hours to developing detailed outlines for every film I write.
To date, I have written 4 feature films, as well as numerous short films and animations.
Fiction: Animation (4 minutes)
World premiere: Epos Art Film Festival 2008
Photography
I'm an avid photographer and soon will publish my photos in a dedicated online gallery.
Fiction: Live Action & animation (4 minutes)
World premiere: Cheap Thrills! Film Festival 2016