Scott Aharoni

Scott Aharoni (born January 4, 1994) is an American film producer and director. He is also the Co-Founder of Cinegryphon Entertainment, an American independent entertainment company specializing in film and television development, production and financing.[1]

Scott Aharoni
Born (1994-01-04) January 4, 1994
Long Island, New York
NationalityAmerican
EducationWilliam A. Shine Great Neck South High School
Alma materHofstra University
OccupationFilm director, producer, editor
Years active2007-present
Known forLeylak
Notable work
Les Criminels, Green
Websitecinegryphon.com

Early life

Aharoni was born in Great Neck, New York. After graduating William A. Shine Great Neck South High School, Aharoni attended Hofstra University.[2] At Hofstra, he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Film and Television Production. Throughout his time in film school, Aharoni was a freelance director, shooting music videos and experimental short films. For his senior thesis film project, Aharoni and financed, directed, produced, and edited his short film titled, Bardo. Bardo was entered into the 20th Annual Hofstra Film Festival and won the 1st Annual Golden Lion Award, which was awarded to the filmmaker of the year. Bardo also won awards for best in the show, best director, best producer, and best editor.[3] Aharoni graduated summa cum laude Latin Honors from the Honors College at Hofstra University in 2016.[4]

Career

Aharoni has produced several award winning films including Leylak (2020),[5] Les Criminels (2020),[6] Green (2018),[7] The Untimely Gift (2017),[8] and Bardo (2016).[9] His films have also garnered international success by winning awards and premiering at world class film festivals, including: Tribeca Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, the Cesar Awards, and SXSW.[10] His latest film, Les Criminels was shortlisted for the 94th Academy Awards.[11]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Director Producer Executive Producer Editor Notes
2016 Bardo Yes Yes No Yes Short film
2017 The Untimely Gift Yes Yes No Yes Short film
2018 Green No No Yes No Short film
2020 The Criminals No No Yes No Short film
2021 Leylak Yes Yes No Yes Short film

References
  1. "'Golda' Director Guy Nattiv Boards 'The Criminals' as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)". 26 January 2022.
  2. https://greatneckrecord.com/scott-aharoni-a-filmmaker-on-the-rise/
  3. "Senior Thesis Films – Hofstra University Film Program".
  4. "Hofstra University" (PDF). hofstra.edu/. Retrieved April 20, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. https://deadline.com/2021/11/colman-domingo-boards-oscar-entry-short-leylak-as-ep-1234881544/
  6. "'Golda' Director Guy Nattiv Boards 'The Criminals' as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)". 26 January 2022.
  7. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7060688/
  8. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5880658/
  9. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5134554/?ref_=nm_flmg_edt_3
  10. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7294291/
  11. https://www.oscars.org/oscars/94th-oscars-shortlists
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