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Nitsan Tal was born and raised in Israel, in a Kibbutz. Her grandfather, an avid amateur photographer, gave her her first SLR camera together with dark-room equipment, and sparked her first interest in photography. Nitsan studied veterinary medicine in Israel and moved to the U.S. in 1998. The proximity to New York City allowed her to take classes in photography while practicing as a veterinarian. She studied photography at the New York Institute of Photography and the International Center of Photography. Her photographs were exhibited at the 25 CPW Gallery in NYC, the Next Gallery and the World Affairs Council Global Visions exhibition in San Francisco among others. She later studied filmmaking at the School of Visual Arts and New York University. In 2013 Nitsan directed her first documentary film “It Takes Balls”, the story of an actor who likes to portray women. She since completed three more documentary films: Writers Matter (Short 2015) about a non profit organization working with inner-city school children in Philadelphia, The award winning 8000 Paperclips (2020)  about an artist working with refugee children in Uganda, and My Missing Screw (2024) about a man who travels the world with a giant screw.

Nitsan Tal

Liki Tapuach studied film and video editing at Camera Obescura in Tel Aviv and the School of Visual Arts in New York.  She started out as post production producer for Israel’s channel 2 then moved on to edit a variety of shows, music videos and other content for several TV channels in Israel as well as private clients. As director and editor for the food channel, she developed a true passion for editing cooking shows.

In 2014 Liki joined Question Everything Productions. She edited the documentaries Writers Matter (2015), 8000 Paperclips and One Skype Call (2016), 8000 Paperclips (2020) ,and My Missing Screw (2024).

Liki Tapuach

Dan Tapuach is an Israeli video professional with experience in photography, videography, video editing, and production. As the founder and manager of 'Cinemark,' a broadcast production company, Dan leads the charge in shooting & broadcasting complex multi-camera live events and music concerts. Dan is also a social-change activist, volunteering and working for non-profits like 'Ultimate Peace' and 'Unifly' advocating for the transformative potential of sports as a catalyst for fostering connections and promoting positive change among youth from diverse backgrounds, particularly in conflict zones.

Dan Tapuach, Cinematographer

Born in Florence in 1986, he moved to Cinecittà, Rome at the age of 17 to study cinema. Afterwards he moved to Barcelona and then settled in Madrid

where he worked for more than 10 years in films, music videos and advertising.  Afterwards he moved to Paris where he improved his skills and consolidated himself as an operator/director of photography. He currently works all over the world and he is very interested in technique and aesthetics.

Shahin Dejbakhsh, Cinematographer

Born to the famous mime Claude Kipnis, Jk was immersed in the world of performance from a young age. Accompanying  his father, he traveled extensively, encountering renowned musicians across the globe. He studied Jazz Guitar at the University of Miami and, upon graduation, returned to New York City and embarked on his career as a studio musician and producer. He produced records and worked with artists such as Herbie Hancock, Angie Stone, Bon Jovi, Carly Simon, and John Forté (Fugees). In 2004 JK launched Pulse Music, a collaboration of top composers, producers, and musicians in New York City. In 2016, together with studio designer and acoustic consultant Wes Lachot he constructed a brand new, tailored facility for Pulse Music in Chelsea, New York. The musicians at Pulse Music wrote and produced the score for TV shows and movies such as "The OA", "Amanda Knox", "Barry", "The Wolfpack” and more. 

Joel (JK) Kipnis, Composer

Zed Kelley is a renowned composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose diverse talents have illuminated the soundtracks of movies, TV shows, and video games. With credits including Disney's "Shake It Up," "Bad Moms," and the catchy theme song for "Vanderpump Rules," his work spans genres and platforms, showcasing his versatility across instruments like guitar, piano, bass, and bassoon. Zed's musical range extends through his jazz and extreme metal bands, highlighting his ability to adapt and innovate. His collaborations with various artists in different genres further exemplify his commitment to exploring the vast landscape of music, making him a distinctive voice in the entertainment industry.

Zed Kelley, Composer

Tenzin Yougyal is a Tibetan-American animator and story artist based in New York City. He earned his BFA in animation from The University of the Arts in 2020. Tenzin has worked on various animation projects in the past years. Originally a traditional animator, Tenzin blends his traditional drawing skills with his understanding of digital media, gaining interest in mixed media animation and leading him to be a full-time motion graphic in 2021.

Tenzin Yougyal, Animator

Produced and directed Nitsan Tal
Executive producers Oded Tal | Joel Kipnis
Editor Liki Tapuach Music Joel Kipnis | Zed Kelley
Cinematography Dan Tapuach | Shahin Dejbakhsh |  Federica Nánfēng 
Participants Raffael Lomas | Judy Lomas | Tai Lomas | Modi Kollmann | Danielle Knafo
Animation Tenzin Yougyal | Tenzin Sopa Consulting Editor Halil Efrat
Story Editor Karen Everett, New Doc Editing Story Consultant Lisa Namdar Kaufman
Sound Design Michael Emmet Colorist Marika Litz
After Effects Eddie Gavriely, 10 Fingers Design and Animation
Archival footage Raffael Lomas | Segal Moshe | Yael Lev |  Emmanuel Chouraqui | Ziv Nave | Shlomo Serry | Amnon Schwartz | Yael Schwarts | Lance Hunter | Tami Ben Tor | Adi Shneiderman And others along the way
Stills Raffael Lomas | Judy Lomas | Anat Litvin | Josh Strauss | Adi Shneiderman
Translation Lisa Namdar Kaufman | Jasse Piercy Tape digitization Shai Drori
Negative Scans Yoav Shdema Interview transcription Eden Hillel
Additional music Ceremony music: Oren Fried | Jeremy Avis “Soham Shivoham” Yotam Agam | Vasuda Sharma

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