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About Eli
Originally from Israel, Hershko who graduated from Haifa school of the arts had joined the army where he served as a photographer and later as a teacher for photography. After his Honorable discharge as a Sergeant, he studied at WIZO Art College in Haifa and is a graduate of the New York Film Academy Digital Film Program. In addition to filmmaking pursuits, Eli has worked as a professional photographer, shooting album and magazine covers for famous artists including Biggie Smalls, Bjork, Public Enemy, OPP, Space Hog, The Backstreet Boys, Cake, Garbage and Tony Bennett (to name a few).
In 2012 Hershko finished post-production on his first feature film titled "Carla" starring Emmy nominated actor Mark Margolis, and Lavern Cox of "orange is the new black" Netflix original series. The film has entered the 2013 film festival circuits, winning awards.
In 2015 his feature Film, "the closer" has entered the film festival circuit, winning over 14 awards in 2015/16.
The 2018 feature film titled "Fairytale" marks Hershko's third feature film. It is unique in the sense that it was a departure from the traditional filmmaking process. It was chronologically shot over eight days in New York City and Long Island. It was created without a script as a total improvisation. It was self-financed and shot on a shoestring budget.
"Fairytale" was shot with a set of three anamorphic lenses that Hershko himself built from scratch. It took him two years to make these lenses before he was ready to shoot the film.
Badges
Credits
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Fairytale (
2019 )
Film Director | Producer Won Best Director - Beverly Hills Film Festival 2019 -
As One (
2018 )
Producer -
Paula (
2018 )
Film Producer -
Jay & Eytan (
2015 - 2017 )
TV Series Producer -
Drug Mule (
2016 )
Film Producer Won best movie award at the 2016 LIIFE Film Expo -
11:11 (
2016 )
Film Director | Producer -
The Tiger & the Guru (
2016 )
Film Producer -
Our Perfect First Date (
2015 )
Film Producer -
The Closer (
2015 )
Film Writer | Director | Producer Won 18 festivals -
Carla (
2011 )
Film (Drama) Writer | Director | Producer Starring Emmy nominated actors. Inducted into the Academy Motion Picture Core Library of scripts. Won Best Original script at LIIFE 2013 -
Shrinking Monsters (
2010 )
Video Writer | Director | Producer -
The Interruption (
2009 )
Film Producer -
This Is Ben (
2009 )
Film Producer -
Reflections (
2008 )
Film Writer | Director | Producer -
Shiner (
2008 )
Film Writer | Director | Producer
Awards
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Best Director for Fairytale at Beverly Hills Film Festival
(2019) -
Alaska International Film Festival Won, Festival Award Best Director for The Closer (2015)
(2016) -
Barcelona International Film Festival Won, El Rey Award Grand Jury prize narrative film for The Clo
(2016) -
Big Island Film Festival Won, Golden Honu Award Best Feature for The Closer (2015)
(2016) -
Buffalo Niagara Film Festival Won, Cinematic Award Best Director for The Closer (2015)
(2016) -
Honolulu Film Awards, US Won, Silver Lei Award Best Narrative Feature for The Closer (2015)
(2016) -
Long Island Film Festival Won, Best Short Film Best short film for Drug Mule (2016)
(2016) -
Madrid International Film Festival, Won, Festival Award Best Feature Film for The Closer (2015)
(2016) -
Manhattan Film Festival Won, MFF Award Best Dramatic Feature for The Closer (2015)
(2016) -
Riverside International Film Festival Won, Jury Award Best Feature Film for The Closer (2015)
(2016) -
VIFF Vienna Independent Film Festival Won, Golden Statuette Best Original Screenplay for The Closer
(2016) -
Long Island International Film Expo Won, Festival Prize Best Story for Carla (2011)
(2013)
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