Aharon Keshales

Aharon Keshales (Hebrew: אהרון קשלס; born 16 April 1976) is an Israeli film director, screenwriter and film critic.

Aharon Keshales
Born	(1976-04-16) 16 April 1976 Jaffa, Israel
Occupation	Film director, screenwriter, film critic
Spouse(s)	Lilach Sonin

Biography

Keshales was born in Jaffa and grew up in Bat Yam. After serving in the Intelligence Corps of the Israel Defense Forces, he attended Tel Aviv University's film school, where he later became a teaching assistant until completing 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 Rating Magazine and also created the film blog "Piranha Karina".

Directing career

In 2010 his debut film, Rabies, 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)

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
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

External links

• Aharon Keshales on IMDb