Biography

Rakefet Abergel is an accomplished director, writer, and producer known for her unique voice and creative vision. Born in Los Angeles, Abergel began her career in the entertainment industry as an actress. She appeared on the television shows "iCarly", "New Girl", and "Shameless" and the films "Superbad", "Just Go With It", and "My Best Friend's Girl", amongst others.

She enrolled in the film program at Boston University, where she honed her skills and developed her unique style. After several years of acting, Abergel shifted her attention to directing and writing.

In the last several years, she has produced and/or directed a couple of critically acclaimed short films, including "Jax in Love" (2017), "Boo," (2019) and, "Still", (2023) all of which she also wrote and starred in. Her films are currently streaming on ALTER, Bloody TV, ShortsTV and Amazon Prime and available on several DVD and Blu-ray anthologies.

Her writing, acting and directing have been recognized with numerous awards and honors and her films have screened at festivals around the world.

Abergel's work is characterized by its bold, unflinching honesty, and her ability to explore complex themes and emotions in a way that is both authentic and relatable. Her films often explore issues related to identity, relationships, and personal growth, and she has been praised for her ability to tackle these topics with sensitivity and nuance.

In recent years, Abergel has continued to expand her portfolio and is in development on a pilot version of "Jax in Love" (2023) and several feature films.

She also teaches Hebrew and Bar/Bat Mitzvah studies to kids in Los Angeles, and works as an acting coach and mentor at The Kid (F)Actor, an acting school she founded in 2010.

An established multihypenate, Rakefet Abergel has proven herself as a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Her unique voice and creative vision have earned her a loyal following of fans and admirers, and her work continues to inspire and provoke audiences around the world.
- IMDb mini biography by: Kelli Masters