Biography

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.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous