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Steven Chesne

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  • Director
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A Chinese Rabbi comes to America - Inspired by the true history of the Chinese Kaifeng Jews. The congregants of a fledgling synagogue in a New York seaside community are shocked when their new Rabbi shows up – and is Chinese. Though worlds apart, the Rabbi and the congregants discover common ground in matters of love, loss and honor. Through the laughter, they find solace and healing in each other.
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Oy Vey! (2007)
Steven Chesne was born on 2 May 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He is a composer and director, known for We are the Descendants (in 79 languages) (feat. Fredo Bang) (2024), Determined: The Story of Holocaust Survivor Avraham Perlmutter (2020) and Creation (2009).
BornMay 2, 1960
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    • Awards
      • 15 wins & 2 nominations total

    Known for

    Fredo Bang in We are the Descendants (in 79 languages) (feat. Fredo Bang) (2024)
    We are the Descendants (in 79 languages) (feat. Fredo Bang)
    Video
    • Composer
    • 2024
    Determined: The Story of Holocaust Survivor Avraham Perlmutter (2020)
    Determined: The Story of Holocaust Survivor Avraham Perlmutter
    • Composer
    • 2020
    Paul Bettany in Creation (2009)
    Creation
    6.6
    • Music Department
    • 2009
    Close Call (2004)
    Close Call
    4.0
    • Composer
    • 2004

    Credits

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    Composer

    • Fredo Bang in We are the Descendants (in 79 languages) (feat. Fredo Bang) (2024)
      We are the Descendants (in 79 languages) (feat. Fredo Bang)
      Video
      • Composer
      • 2024
    • Monsoon Lover (2023)
      Monsoon Lover
      5.5
      • music composed & performed by
      • 2023
    • Determined: The Story of Holocaust Survivor Avraham Perlmutter (2020)
      Determined: The Story of Holocaust Survivor Avraham Perlmutter
      • Composer
      • 2020
    • Oy Vey! (2007)
      Oy Vey!
      8.3
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2007
    • Introducing Lennie Rose (2006)
      Introducing Lennie Rose
      4.0
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 2006
    • The Making of, Debating Robert Lee
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2006
    • Star Party (2005)
      Star Party
      5.0
      • Composer
      • 2005
    • Press Pass to the World (2005)
      Press Pass to the World
      • Composer
      • 2005
    • Beau Bridges, Dale Midkiff, Bradley Joseph, Kaley Cuoco, Edwin Hodge, Billy Kay, and Daniel Letterle in Debating Robert Lee (2004)
      Debating Robert Lee
      5.7
      • Composer
      • 2004
    • Monsoon Wife (2004)
      Monsoon Wife
      4.6
      • Composer
      • 2004
    • Zen Noir (2004)
      Zen Noir
      6.0
      • Composer
      • 2004
    • Close Call (2004)
      Close Call
      4.0
      • Composer
      • 2004
    • Chuck's Angels
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2003
    • Marisa Coughlan in Dry Cycle (2003)
      Dry Cycle
      5.3
      • Composer
      • 2003
    • Steve Braun and Larry Sullivan in The Trip (2002)
      The Trip
      7.0
      • Composer
      • 2002

    Music Department

    • Monsoon Lover (2023)
      Monsoon Lover
      5.5
      • music performer
      • 2023
    • Paul Bettany in Creation (2009)
      Creation
      6.6
      • synthesizer programmer
      • 2009
    • Beau Bridges, Dale Midkiff, Bradley Joseph, Kaley Cuoco, Edwin Hodge, Billy Kay, and Daniel Letterle in Debating Robert Lee (2004)
      Debating Robert Lee
      5.7
      • music supervisor
      • 2004
    • Holly Robinson Peete, Mark Curry, Sandra Quarterman, Raven-Symoné, and Marquise Wilson in Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992)
      Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
      6.4
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • 1994–1997
    • Kirk (1995)
      Kirk
      2.8
      TV Series
      • composer: theme music
      • 1995
    • Kevin Conroy in Batman: The Animated Series (1992)
      Batman: The Animated Series
      9.0
      TV Series
      • conductor (uncredited)
      • 1993

    Director

    • Fredo Bang in We are the Descendants (in 79 languages) (feat. Fredo Bang) (2024)
      We are the Descendants (in 79 languages) (feat. Fredo Bang)
      Video
      • Director
      • 2024

    Videos4

    Catalina ( short film )
    Full Movie 19:39
    Catalina ( short film )
    Running from the Shadows
    Trailer 2:16
    Running from the Shadows
    Running from the Shadows
    Trailer 2:16
    Running from the Shadows
    Oy Vey!
    Trailer 1:38
    Oy Vey!
    Catalina ( short film )
    Trailer 1:51
    Catalina ( short film )

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Chezworks
    • Alternative name
      • Steve Chesne
    • Born
      • May 2, 1960
      • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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