Working with Roche Productions from France

During December 2007, Biblical Productions worked with Roche Productions, a French production company, assisting them with permissions and general consultation. Roche are currently producing a film about Jerusalem for the French TV station ARTE. Our assistance included finding them the best locations to shoot in Jerusalem.

Here is the team filming on Christmas Eve at the Salvador Church

Italian Documentary Film

Biblical Productions recently worked with the filmmaker Mr. Luigi Del Prete from Italy, who was in Israel filming a documentary entitled, "La sante," a historical film. We managed the production in Israel, and among other things, during the shoot, the crew interviewed famous Israel author Aaron Appelfeld. The film will be screened at a new museum in Italy in the end of 2008.

Waves of Freedom - New Film for ZDF and Arte

We are pleased to announce the production of a new film entitled Waves of Freedom. The film, directed by Alan Rosenthal, will air on ZDF in Germany and ARTE in France in the upcoming months. Waves of Freedom tells the story of several regular American guys who, during WWII, were swept up in the mission to save Jewish refugees fleeing Europe. Biblical Productions produced the film with Alan Rosenthal, and Nissim Mossek served as editor.

September Films UK working with Biblical Productions

December 2007 - This month we worked with September Films UK on a documentary co-production of Channel 4 UK and the History Channel USA. The team was here for 5 days filming a documentary that will air in March. The film follows Prof. Tudor Parfitt investigating a topic that will also be the subject of his new book. The topic will be made public in March. We are pleased to wrap up another successful shoot.

It’s a Wrap for "Cities of the Underworld" in Israel
The show will air on the History Channel on January 23rd, 2008

Biblical Productions managed the production of “Cities of the Underworld” for Authentic Entertainment, a production company based in Los Angeles. The show was filmed in various locations all over Israel during October – November of 2007. Host Don Wildman and the crew, including Philip Carr, Christian Ortega, Jeff Daniels, and Alper Nakri, stayed in Israel for 4 weeks filming this unique show in exciting locations with top experts in their fields. Sharon Schaveet managed this complex production working with top institutions and public organizations in Israel, taking care of all logistics and Production Services. We recommend you tune in on January 23rd and watch the show.

Here is the crew at the Dome of the Rock:

Celebrating the successful filming at the wrap dinner:

Congratulations to Authentic Entertainment on such an outstanding show!

Things are happening at Biblical Productions. Currently we are working with five film crews in Israel from different production companies in the U.S. and the U.K. This month we filmed in Eilat at the Red Sea and the Mount of Eilat for Multi Media Productions, based in Florida.

Biblical Productions is offering a service that we would like to invite you to read about - VIP Film Production Services in Israel.

Tribute to Teddy Kollek Film for the Jerusalem Foundation

Biblical Productions is proud to announce the production of a short film for the Jerusalem Foundation. We made the film as a tribute to the legendary mayor of Jerusalem, Teddy Kollek. The film tells the story of Teddy’s life, from an activist in the Jewish underground saving Jews from Nazi Europe, to his days working in the Ben Gurion government. The film explains how Teddy established the Jerusalem Foundation, which has, for over 20 years, served as a driving force in the improvement and development of Jerusalem with its countless projects. The film, containing photographs and rare archive footage, was screened at a special dinner in London. To read more about the event go to:

http://www.jerusalemfoundation.org/english/article.php?id=783

Biblical Productions Covers Newton Conference for
    Japanese Television

On Sunday June 17th The Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem began a week long conference entitled “Newton - in Pursuit of the Secrets of God and Nature,” bringing together the world’s top Newton scholars to discuss one of the greatest minds of the modern era. The conference took place in conjunction with the opening of the “Newton’s Secrets” exhibition at the National Library, displaying original Newton manuscripts never-before seen by the public. Biblical Productions covered this momentous event for Nippon television based in Japan and the Netherlands.

Citizen Nawi Premieres at the Jerusalem Film Festival

On July 6th 2007 Citizen Nawi, the latest feature documentary by Biblical Productions, premiered to a packed and enthusiastic audience at the Jerusalem Film Festival. The response from the audience was overwhelming and the director, Nissim Mossek, received a standing ovation. Citizen Nawi documents the tumultuous life of one of the most fascinating men in the Israeli left - Ezra Nawi - a plumber by trade and a political activist who fights for Palestinians’ rights. Ariel Hirschfeld, from Haaretz newspaper wrote, “The power of this film lies in the cogent dialogue between the film … and the captivating, highly complex personality of Ezra Nawi.” The film was awarded a Special Mention by the jury, "for its powerful portrayal of its hero, and for its persistent and courageous venturing into the most painful areas of life in this region."

New Zealand based “Top Shelf Productions” films documentary
    in Israel

Top Shelf Productions, a leading production company in New Zealand, arrived in Israel in June to film a documentary about Lloyd Geering, entitled “The Last Western Heretic.” Biblical Productions assisted the crew, by preparing the shoot and accompanying them during their time in Israel. We shot with director of photography Wayne Vinten and director Monique Oomen and the whole crew at several locations near the Sea of Galilee and all around Jerusalem.

April 2007 – Israel Production of The Exodus Case

During the month of April, Biblical Productions provided comprehensive Production Services to U.S. based, Mahoney Media Group, while they were working on The Exodus Case, a feature length documentary dealing with new exodus-related archeological finds. Sharon Schaveet produced the filming in Israel, which included reenactments, interviews with prominent Israeli figures such as Deputy Premier Shimon Peres and former Prime Minister and Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu, and filming at various locations around Israel. Upon the film’s release in 2008, Mahoney Media are planning festive screenings around the world accompanied by unique events commemorating the exodus. The festivities in Israel will include a march from Eilat to Jerusalem in honor of the exodus and The Exodus Case.

Biblical Productions Produces Video Clip for Music Artist Nassiri

As part of his world peace tour, fashion mogul turned peace activist, Fred Nassiri landed in Israel to film a video clip to be aired on MTV, with the Production Services of Biblical Productions. After choosing to shoot the clip on top of the Tower of David, producer Sharon Schaveet led a crew of top Israeli professionals coming mostly from the world of quality feature films. The large-scale concept of the clip for Nassiri’s debut album, “Love Sees No Color,” is to use 12 locations around the world, including the Great Wall of China, The Statue of Liberty, and the Pyramids. In each site Nassiri will film with local crews and children singing his peace anthem. The purpose of the video is to spread the message of peace and harmony to the world through the powerful medium of music. Biblical Productions wrapped up the successful Israeli shoot, with the participation of talented children from the charming Hora Efrochim dance troupe and the one of a kind Israeli Palestinian Circus.
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Biblical Productions to Release New Film – Israel’s War History

Biblical Productions is proud to announce the release of a new film: Israel’s War History. Up-to-date, informative, and featuring interviews with Israel’s most prominent generals and politicians, the film offers a complete review of the history of Israel and its wars, from the British Mandate in 1917 up until the latest events in Lebanon in 2006.

January 2007

January 2007 - Biblical Productions wrapped up the filming of - Henry Rollins uncut from Tel Aviv, for Swift River Productions, an LA based production company. Henry Rollins put on three successful shows in Jerusalem and in Tel Aviv. Biblical Productions provided Production Services for the filming of two performances in the Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv, for Henry’s television show on the Independent Film Channel, entitled “The Henry Rollins Show.” After the show we spent time filming Henry in Jerusalem, interacting with locals and seeing the sights. The special from Israel, is scheduled to open the new season of Henry’s show, airing in April. Here is the team in Jerusalem.

This is the stage for the show in Tel Aviv designed by Erez Yaniv. It incorporates the phrase “freedom of speech” in Arabic and Hebrew.

Thomas Kinkade in Israel

Biblical Productions has provided productions service to Thomas Kinkade’s new documentary film project on his painting of the Holy Land. What an extraordinary experience Thomas Kinkade chose locations such as Sea of Galilee, Via Dolorosa , David’s Citadel, the Mount of Olives, the Gethsemane Garden and the Garden Tomb. The film was produced by The Nehemiah Group, Solomon Entertainment Enterprises LLC and 3DH from Atlanta, Georgia. Kinkade and his beautiful wife Nanette visited Israel for a week. The film will be released in a few months.

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