Barak Heymann
- Producer
- Writer
- Director
Barak Heymann joined the "Heymann Brothers Films" company in 2003 and
has since directed and produced several documentary films. Together
with his brother Tomer he created the TV series "Bridge Over the Wadi"
(2005) which won the Best Series Award at the Israeli Documentary
Competition and was adapted to a one hour film that was co-produced
with the American ITVS company and won many awards around the world.
Barak's film "Dancing Alfonso" (2007) was screened at the SXSW festival
and won the Silver Award in Shanghai TV festival. Together with Tomer
he directed the series "Debut" (2008) which won the Best Series Award
at the Israeli Documentary Competition. Barak's latest productions are
the 8-part TV series "The Way Home" (2009) and the award winning film
"I Shot My Love" (2010) both directed by Tomer Heymann. His last
documentary "Lone Samaritan" (2009) was screened in FIPA and Krakow
Film Festivals, won the Best Documentary Award at the Toronto Jewish
Film Festival and was nominated to the Israeli Academy Awards. These
days he is directing a new TV series dealing with couples after their
divorce.