Yuval Shapira

Yuval Shapira https://yuvalshapira.com Yuval Shapira Fri, 29 May 2026 19:46:41 +0000 https://yuvalshapira.com en American Season https://yuvalshapira.com/American-Season Fri, 29 May 2026 17:55:27 +0000 Yuval Shapira https://yuvalshapira.com/American-Season                           AMERICAN SEASONdocumentary | in production In a country where school shootings have become seasonal, nine bereaved parents reveal what American parenthood has become. <img width="4096" height="2458" width_o="4096" height_o="2458" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a494d87d8fe2efa41b703d1c3a50b6b7a52ad6565f5c5e8795152ab337ea082a/AmericanSeason_R1_Stills_1.25.1.jpg" data-mid="248905979" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a494d87d8fe2efa41b703d1c3a50b6b7a52ad6565f5c5e8795152ab337ea082a/AmericanSeason_R1_Stills_1.25.1.jpg" /> <img width="4096" height="2458" width_o="4096" height_o="2458" 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       REST AND RELAXATION feature fiction | post-production Seeking solace at a secluded bed and breakfast, Amandeep encounters eclectic guests who challenge her preconceptions of family and force her to reckon with future uncertainties head on.                       <img width="754" height="1130" width_o="754" height_o="1130" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/355f371f2dc51ee80f7cfff4295f2fc5078b9878adb84ad199520e9592f9d35c/Screenshot-2026-05-29-at-12.31.34.png" data-mid="248900845" border="0" data-scale="56" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/754/i/355f371f2dc51ee80f7cfff4295f2fc5078b9878adb84ad199520e9592f9d35c/Screenshot-2026-05-29-at-12.31.34.png" /> directed and written by REBECCA RAJADNYA produced by TINY OFFICE PRODUCTIONS, ILANA GLAZER, CHRISTINE TAYLOR, ADAM CHITAYAT edited by YUVAL SHAPIRA & AACHAREE "OHM" UNGSRIWONG cinematography by AARON KOVALCHIK staring  SUNITA MANI, CHRISTINE TAYLOR, NICHOLAS PODANY and SCOTT COHEN The Great Dictator https://yuvalshapira.com/The-Great-Dictator Thu, 28 May 2026 18:18:18 +0000 Yuval Shapira https://yuvalshapira.com/The-Great-Dictator                           THE GREAT DICTATORA participatory AI installation about power, rhetoric, and memory | 2026 An AI-powered participatory installation in which visitors perform iconic historical speeches and are inserted into archival scenes. The project turns spectatorship into an active encounter with rhetoric, memory, and power. directed by GABO ARORA produced by YUVAL SHAPIRA, LIGHTSHED, PARIAH INTERACTIVE edited by YUVAL SHAPIRA sound design by ANTFOOD screened at_SXSW THE SECOND SYMPHONY https://yuvalshapira.com/THE-SECOND-SYMPHONY Fri, 29 May 2026 16:46:13 +0000 Yuval Shapira https://yuvalshapira.com/THE-SECOND-SYMPHONY                            THE SECOND SYMPHONYfeature documentary | post-production  The Second Symphony follows a cellist who tries to resurrect his ancestor’s forgotten music, but the filmmaker’s doubts turn their collaboration into a deeper reckoning with memory and belief.                       <img width="1920" height="1079" width_o="1920" height_o="1079" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b0ad90a108c9be31f42f1524b95d0d71b442d9b4178f85333137d89f2deb4dc9/The-Second-Symphony-Still-2.png" data-mid="248905104" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b0ad90a108c9be31f42f1524b95d0d71b442d9b4178f85333137d89f2deb4dc9/The-Second-Symphony-Still-2.png" /> <img width="1920" height="1078" width_o="1920" height_o="1078" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/703fc0da11f767e073ac4d269e3ac427f0c20bcc678b732fce02d30d36f20cf7/TEARS---2.jpeg" data-mid="248905101" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/703fc0da11f767e073ac4d269e3ac427f0c20bcc678b732fce02d30d36f20cf7/TEARS---2.jpeg" /> <img width="1916" height="1080" width_o="1916" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0038b90fab3e1f8e5b3fd535c9e169a9800e824f9549e42caf10e20b8115c29b/TEARS---3.jpeg" data-mid="248905102" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0038b90fab3e1f8e5b3fd535c9e169a9800e824f9549e42caf10e20b8115c29b/TEARS---3.jpeg" /> directed and produced by MAURICIO GONZÁLEZ-ARANDA edited by YUVAL SHAPIRA cinematography by NICK GRAY & MATHIAS NYHOLM SCHMIDT An Act Of Love https://yuvalshapira.com/An-Act-Of-Love Fri, 29 May 2026 19:46:41 +0000 Yuval Shapira https://yuvalshapira.com/An-Act-Of-Love                            AN ACT OF LOVE fiction | 14 minutes | USA | 2026 When Molly discovers her husband Dave's secret interest in gay porn, she arranges a threesome to explore his sexuality. But her act of acceptance reveals deeper complexities as the couple navigates new territory in their marriage. <img width="1920" height="1440" width_o="1920" height_o="1440" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/824857831bcb70d6e35f818a17f065a5179d26fe4f27e4d721bf9185ead19901/website-proportions.00_01_23_01.Still017.png" data-mid="248908874" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/824857831bcb70d6e35f818a17f065a5179d26fe4f27e4d721bf9185ead19901/website-proportions.00_01_23_01.Still017.png" /> <img width="1920" height="1440" width_o="1920" height_o="1440" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/391fc3d294c343224362510193fad792e97381d9d7043d76cbf74ba83e80e057/website-proportions.00_08_31_15.Still018.png" data-mid="248908875" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/391fc3d294c343224362510193fad792e97381d9d7043d76cbf74ba83e80e057/website-proportions.00_08_31_15.Still018.png" /> directed by STEPHAN STELMAN written by STEPHAN STELMAN & KESHET PRATT produced by KENZI WADDELL & ZACHARY PARKS GRIGG edited by Yuval Shapira screened at_Lighthouse International Film Festival Blessed https://yuvalshapira.com/Blessed Wed, 27 May 2026 16:12:19 +0000 Yuval Shapira https://yuvalshapira.com/Blessed                            BLESSED stop motion animation | 8 minutes | Canada | 2025 A tough, no-nonsense Buffalo has always seen himself as strong, fearless, and ready to take the world. But when his long-awaited dream of fatherhood finally comes true, he is thrown into uncharted territory. <img width="3044" height="1714" width_o="3044" height_o="1714" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/13a45d0b43b9fb7c24517ea0a4174653234a392ed91343866aedea86a4d5016b/Blessed_still3.png" data-mid="248854473" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/13a45d0b43b9fb7c24517ea0a4174653234a392ed91343866aedea86a4d5016b/Blessed_still3.png" /> <img width="3044" height="1714" width_o="3044" height_o="1714" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e9aabd727c65635ae5658c28ad92267c7a13c962e41d1669c687236a0d20cc47/Blessed_still4.png" data-mid="248854474" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e9aabd727c65635ae5658c28ad92267c7a13c962e41d1669c687236a0d20cc47/Blessed_still4.png" /> <img width="3044" height="1714" width_o="3044" height_o="1714" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b2cba9185435492a28dc5d9d1e31ef21008eb4835b831535c31a6ee58e2fcdca/Blessed_still2.png" data-mid="248854472" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b2cba9185435492a28dc5d9d1e31ef21008eb4835b831535c31a6ee58e2fcdca/Blessed_still2.png" /> directed, written, and produced by BIRUTE SODEIKAITE edited by Yuval Shapira screened at_Annecy International Animation Film Festival Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Something Borrowed, Something Pink https://yuvalshapira.com/Something-Borrowed-Something-Pink Wed, 27 May 2026 15:42:49 +0000 Yuval Shapira https://yuvalshapira.com/Something-Borrowed-Something-Pink                            SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING PINK fiction | 11 minutes | USA | 2024 Natalie, a transgender woman, unexpectedly shows up at her best friend's fiancée's bachelorette party. <img width="2880" height="1518" width_o="2880" height_o="1518" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/54598ea3a09c4a0d920ab7bb252322c29da9b10c0089fda05b3a7385ffe00157/Something-Borrowed-Something-Pink-still.jpeg" data-mid="248812184" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/54598ea3a09c4a0d920ab7bb252322c29da9b10c0089fda05b3a7385ffe00157/Something-Borrowed-Something-Pink-still.jpeg" /> directed and written by NADIA JOHNSON & BEN SNYDER produced by BEN SNYDER edited by YUVAL SHAPIRA staring:SAMORA la PERDIDA YADIRA GUEVARA-PRIP TRISTAO DARIUS screened at__Austin International Film FestivalMill Valley Film FestivalAtlanta Film Festival Tears Tears Only Tears https://yuvalshapira.com/Tears-Tears-Only-Tears Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:45:29 +0000 Yuval Shapira https://yuvalshapira.com/Tears-Tears-Only-Tears                            TEARS TEARS ONLY TEARS fiction | 10 minutes | Italy, USA | 2025 A grief-stricken young woman and her ex-lover embark on a road trip to euthanize her beloved dog. They confront emotions and irreversible choices, leading to a bittersweet realization that sets them both free directed and written by YUVAL SHAPIRA produced by ILYA MARCUS & YUVAL SHAPIRA designed by AVIGAIL GUTFELD  starin LENA FREIFELD, BAT-EL DOTAN, DOVER KOSASHVILIdistributed by_ Gargantua Filmsscreened at_Mammoth Lakes Film Festival (Jury Award) San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (Jury Award) Mecal Pro International Film Festival (Grand Prize) Tacoma Film Festival Venice Film Festival Orizzonti (preselected) The Speed Of The Distance Between Us https://yuvalshapira.com/The-Speed-Of-The-Distance-Between-Us Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:03:13 +0000 Yuval Shapira https://yuvalshapira.com/The-Speed-Of-The-Distance-Between-Us                           THE SPEED OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN USdocumentary | 19 minutes | Israel, United States | 2024 An unflinching look into the lives of parents who lost a child (or two) as they journey through parenthood after loss. directed and edited by YUVAL SHAPIRA produced by YUVAL SHAPIRA & ILYA MARCUS executive produced by KATHRYN EVERETT, SAUL GERMAINE, NOAM ARGOV cinematography by ILYA MARCUS designed by AVIGAIL GUTFLED original score by  DANIEL KICZALES sound designed by ROTEM DROR Bystanding: The Feingold Syndrome https://yuvalshapira.com/Bystanding-The-Feingold-Syndrome Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:10:09 +0000 Yuval Shapira https://yuvalshapira.com/Bystanding-The-Feingold-Syndrome   BYSTANDING: THE FEINGOLD SYNDROMEan immersive interactive VR docufiction | Israel | 2021 On that day, Jasmin Feingold, an Israeli rowing champion, was out practicing on the Ha’Yarkon River. During her practice, she lost consciousness and capsized. Jasmin remained submerged for almost five minutes, while on the riverbank, dozens of passersby learned of the accident. None took any action to help. created by NIM SHAPIRA and ROI LEV co-produced with ANOTHERWORLD VE & KNGFU screenwriting by LIOR ZALMANSON editing by YUVAL SHAPIRA screened at__ Cannes Film Festival: Marché Du Film, XR3Tribeca Film Festival, Immersive Non-Fiction Competition Festival Du Nouveau Cinéma Jerusalem Design Week Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival