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

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)

Awards

YearFilmFestivalAwardCategory/Recipient(s)Result
2011RabiesPuchon International Fantastic Film FestivalEuropean Fantastic Film Festival Federation Asian Award - Special MentionShared with Navot PapushadoWon
2011RabiesFantasportoCritics' AwardCritics Choice Award Shared with Navot PapushadoWon
2013RabiesFangoria Chainsaw AwardsChainsaw AwardBest Screenplay Shared with Navot PapushadoNominated
2011RabiesChicago International Film FestivalGold HugoAfter Dark Competition Shared with Navot PapushadoNominated
2013Big Bad WolvesAwards of the Israeli Film AcademyAward of the Israeli Film AcademyBest Director Shared with Navot PapushadoNominated
2013Big Bad WolvesAwards of the Israeli Film AcademyAward of the Israeli Film AcademyBest Screenplay Shared with Navot PapushadoNominated

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