Aharon Keshales (Hebrew: אהרון קשלס; born 16 April 1976) is an Israeli film director, screenwriter, and film critic.[1][2]
Aharon Keshales | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 April 1976 |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, film critic |
| Spouse | Lilach Sonin |
Biography
Keshales was born in Jaffa, Israel, to a Sephardic Jewish family. He grew up in Bat Yam, Israel. He served as a soldier in the Intelligence Corps of the Israel Defense Forces. Then studied at the Tel Aviv University's film school, where he later became a lecturer until completing his graduate degree in the interdisciplinary program at the Faculty of Arts.
At the same time, Keshales worked as film critic for Ynet, Globes, and Rating Magazine; and also created the film blog "Piranha Karina".
Career
In 2010, his directorial debut film, Rabies (Kalevet) was released, a film which he co-wrote and co-directed with Navot Papushado. In 2013 their second joint film came out - Big Bad Wolves.
Filmography (as director)
- Rabies (2010, with Navot Papushado)
- Big Bad Wolves (2013, with Navot Papushado)[3]
- ABCs of Death 2 (Segment: F is for Falling) (2014, with Navot Papushado)
- South of Heaven (2021, USA)
Awards
| Year | Film | Festival | Award | Category/Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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[4] |
| 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 |