Ariel Lavi

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Ariel Lavi
Ariel Lavi.jpg
Born (1995-02-18) February 18, 1995 (age 29)
Haifa, Israel
NationalityIsraeli
CitizenshipIsrael
Alma mater
  • University of Haifa
  • Lee Strasberg Film & Theatre Institute
Occupation
OrganizationLavi Company- ALAVI Corporation (Founder)

Ariel Lavi (born February 18, 1995) is an international film producer and screenwriter from Rome, Italy.[1][2][3] Renowned for his works such as "Metanoia," "Dangerous Silence," "A Brush With Death”, and Unicorns & Rainbows." His projects have garnered widespread acclaim, earning him 118 awards and 59 nominations. Additionally, he is a judge at Sunset Film Festival and Hollywood Screenings Film Festival.[4] He is the founder of Lavi Company( ALAVI Corporation) , a film production company headquartered in Miami, Florida.[5][6][7]

Early life and education

Lavi was born and raised in Haifa, Israel. He graduated from the University of Haifa and studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Film & Theatre Institute. He started his acting career at 15.

Career

Lavi is an international film producer and screenwriter, having produced films in several countries, including the US, Mexico, Nigeria, Dubai, and Canada. His films are characterized by their emotional complexity, resonating with audiences and prompting thoughtful reconsideration of the world.[8]

In 2020, Lavi started his career as a film producer and in 2022 established the Lavi Company (ALAVI Corporation), a film production enterprise based in Miami, Florida.[9] The company is known for producing award-winning films all over the world.[10][11]

Lavi produced his first short film, "InHouse," in 2020 and expanded his portfolio in 2021 with a few short films and afterwards produced "Metanoia."[12] The latter, a sci-fi short film produced in Mexico starring Jessica Decote , was his breakthrough, gaining international acclaim through screenings in London, Bali, and New York. Notably, "Metanoia" received nominations at various global film festivals and secured over 64 awards.[13][14][15]

In 2022, Lavi expanded his repertoire by producing "Dangerous Silence,"[16] an award-winning Nigerian drama short film emphasizing the significance of addressing sensitive issues.[17] During the same year, Lavi produced four additional works, including "This Won’t End Well," "Cycle of Poverty," "A Brush With Death,"[18] and "The Corona Diary." In 2023, he produced the film “Unicorns & Rainbows."[19][20]

Currently, Lavi is developing two new projects, "Intake" and "Sightless Bind." Co-written with Shira Hadar, the screenplay for "Sightless Bind" was mentioned at the Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition in New York City,[21] and the script earned the distinction of Best Drama/Romance at the Silicon Beach Film Festival.[22][23][24]

Lavi’s films have received several awards at international film festivals and have screened in over 24 countries.[25] His films have garnered recognition at notable film festivals such as the Brighton Rocks International Film Festival, the Golden State Film Festival( a British Independent Film Awards qualifying film festival), the Silicon Beach Film Festival,[26] Abuja International Film Festival, Nepal International Film Festival.[27]

He has also been a judge at the Sunset Film Festival and the Hollywood Screenings Film Festival in Los Angeles.[28] He has been featured on the cover of several magazines and in international publications in 17 countries.[29][30][31][32]

Filmography

  • InHouse (2020)
  • Race (2021)
  • Salads for Soulmates (2021)
  • Metanoia (2021)[33][34]
  • Dangerous Silence (2022)
  • This Won’t End Well (2022)
  • Cycle of Poverty (2022)
  • A Brush With Death (2022)
  • The Corona Diary (2022)
  • Unicorns & Rainbows (2023)

Awards and recognitions

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2022 Alternative Film Festival Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2022 Alternative Film Festival Best Comedy This Won't End Well Nominee
2022 Alternative Film Festival Best International Drama Dangerous Silence Nominee
2023 Accolade Competition Award of Merit Special Mention A Brush with Death Winner
2022 Abuja International Film Festival Festival Prize Dangerous Silence Nominee
2023 Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition Honorable Mention Sightless Bind
2023 Lift-Off Global Network, London Best Short Film The Corona Diary Nominee
2023 Lift-Off Global Network, London Audience Award Shattered Memories Winner
2022 Couch Film Festival Best Comedy This Won't End Well Nominee
2023 Top Shorts Film Festival March Award Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 One-Reeler Short Film Competition Special Mention Dangerous Silence Winner
2023 Film Invasion L.A. Audience Award A Brush with Death Winner
2022 Festigious International Film Festival July Award Dangerous Silence Nominee
2022 Festigious International Film Festival July Award Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 Lift-Off Film Festival, Sydney Audience Choice Dangerous Silence Winner
2022 Lift-Off Film Festival, Sydney Best Short Film Dangerous Silence Nominee
2022 Lift-Off Film Festival, Sydney Best Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Los Angeles Film Awards LAFA April Award Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 Los Angeles Film Awards LAFA August Award Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2022 Los Angeles Film Awards LAFA August Award Dangerous Silence Nominee
2023 Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival February Award A Brush with Death Winner
2022 Calcutta International Cult Film Festival Best Comedy Short A Brush with Death Winner
2023 Iowa Independent Film Festival Jury Award A Brush with Death Winner
2023 Oniros Film Awards January Monthly Edition Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2021 48 Hour Film Project, New York Best Film Salads for Soulmates Winner
2022 Independent Shorts Awards Gold Award A Brush with Death Winner
2023 Silicon Beach Film Festival Jury Prize Sightless Bind Winner
2023 Hollywood Just4Shorts August Award A Brush with Death Winner
2023 Cult Critic Movie Awards Certificate of Achievement Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 South Film and Arts Academy Festival Honorable Mention - Short Metanoia-Mexico
2023 Indie Short Fest Certificate of Achievement Unicorns & Rainbows
2022 Indie Short Fest Certificate of Achievement A Brush with Death
2022 Lifft India Filmotsav Festival Award Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 48 Film Competition, Los Angeles Best Film A Brush with Death Nominee
2022 Dumbo Film Festival Festival Award A Brush with Death Nominee
2023 IndieX Film Festival[35] Outstanding Achievement Award A Brush with Death Winner
2023 IndieX Film Festival February Award A Brush with Death Winner
2022 Florence Film Awards November Award Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Hollywood Blood Horror Festival January Award Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival Best Animated Film[36] Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2022 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival Best Movie Trailer Dangerous Silence Nominee
2022 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival Best LGBTQ+ Film Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2022 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival Best Comedy Drama This Won't End Well Winner
2022 DRUK International Film Festival DIFF Award Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 DRUK International Film Festival Golden Dragon Award Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2022 Vegas Movie Awards September Award - Best Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2022 Vegas Movie Awards September Award - Semi-Finalist Best of the Month Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2022 Vegas Movie Awards Award of Excellence - Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 Vegas Movie Awards Award of Prestige - Best Drama Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Asha International Film Festival Jury Award - Horror/Sci Fi Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 New York Movie Awards January Award - Best LGBTQ (Honorable Mention) Metanoia-Mexico
2023 Tagore International Film Festival Sun of the East Award - Annual Best Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2023 Tagore International Film Festival March Monthly Award - Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 American Golden Picture International Film Festival Honorable Mention - Short Film A Brush with Death Winner
2022 World Film Carnival, Singapore Outstanding Achievement Award Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 New York International Film Awards September Monthly Edition - Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Asia South East Short Film Festival Honorable Mention A Brush with Death Honorable Mention
2023 Strasberg Film Festival Strasberg Festival Award - Best of Fest A Brush with Death Nominee
2022 Hollywood Gold Awards November Award - Silver Award - Best Short Drama Dangerous Silence Winner
2023 Lonely Wolf International Film Festival Festival Award - Best Low Budget Film A Brush with Death Nominee
2023 Lonely Wolf International Film Festival Festival Award - Best Comedy A Brush with Death Nominee
2023 Lonely Wolf International Film Festival Festival Award - Best Cult Film A Brush with Death Nominee
2023 Lonely Wolf International Film Festival Festival Award - Best International Short Film A Brush with Death Nominee
2022 Rome International Movie Awards October Award - Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Chicago Indie Film Awards Best Thriller Unicorns & Rainbows Nominee
2023 Nassau Film Festival Honorable Mention A Brush with Death Winner
2022 London Web Fest Quarter 3 Award - Semi Finalist - Best Short Film A Brush with Death Nominee
2022 Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival Special Mention - Best Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 Sweden Film Awards September Award - Finalist - Best Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2022 Sweden Film Awards September Award - Finalist - Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2023 Cannes World Film Festival Best Thriller/Suspense Film[37] Unicorns & Rainbows Winner
2023 Vesuvius International Film Festival Best LGBT Short Movie Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Milan Gold Awards April Silver Award - Indie Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Dubai Independent Film Festival May Award - Semi Finalists - Best Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2023 Hong Kong Indie Film Festival Best LGBTQ Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 1st Monthly Film Festival September Award - Best Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2022 1st Monthly Film Festival October Award - Best Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 Toronto Independent Festival of CIFT September Award - Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 4th Dimension International Film Festival Best LGBTQ+ Narrative Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 Boden International Film Festival September Award - Finalist - Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2023 Florida Shorts Spring Award - Best LGBTQ Short Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Arthouse Festival of Beverly Hills Spring Award - Best Comedy A Brush with Death Winner
2023 Paris Film Awards July Award - Best Thriller Unicorns & Rainbows Winner
2022 London Movie Awards Honorable Mention LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Honorable Mention
2023 Thrills And Chills Film Awards Best Sci-Fi Film Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Thrills And Chills Film Awards Best Fantasy Film[38] Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2023 Thrills And Chills Film Awards Best Producer[39] Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2023 Monza Film Fest Bimonthly Award - Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Beyond Hollywood International Film Festival Festival Award - Finalist - Best Comedy A Brush with Death Nominee
2023 Cinemaking International Film Festival Festival Award - Best International Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2023 Future of Film Awards August Award - Best Thriller Unicorns & Rainbows Winner
2023 Future of Film Awards June Award - Finalist - Best Sci Fi Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2022 Art Blocks International Film Festival August Award - Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 Golden Lion International Film Festival Golden Lion Award - Best Mobile The Corona Diary Winner
2022 Golden Lion International Film Festival Golden Lion Award - Best Covid The Corona Diary Winner
2022 Golden Lion International Film Festival Best Short Film The Corona Diary Nominee
2023 Athvikvaruni International Film Festival June Award - Best Social Awareness Dangerous Silence Winner
2023 Athvikvaruni International Film Festival June Award - Best Concept Dangerous Silence Winner
2023 TAMIZHAGAM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Best Mobile The Corona Diary Winner
2023 INTERNATIONAL GOLD AWARDS Silver Award - Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 INTERNATIONAL GOLD AWARDS Gold Award - Indie Short Film Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 INTERNATIONAL GOLD AWARDS Gold Award - Sci-Fi Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 International Black Diversity Film Festival Jury Award - Best Producer Dangerous Silence Nominee
2023 International Black Diversity Film Festival Jury Award - Best Comedy This Won't End Well Winner
2023 International Black Diversity Film Festival Jury Award - Best Short By Black Filmmaker Cycle of Poverty Nominee
2023 International Black Diversity Film Festival Jury Award - Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 International Black Diversity Film Festival Jury Award - Best Producer Metanoia-Mexico Nominee
2023 Sittannavasal International Film Festival May Award - Special Jury Award - Best Short Thriller Unicorns & Rainbows Winner
2023 Croatia Creators Jury Prize - Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2022 Navy International Film Festival Jury Award - Best Micro This Won't End Well Winner
2022 Navy International Film Festival Jury Award - Best Social Awareness Dangerous Silence Winner
2022 Nitiin International Film Festival Certificate of Appreciation - Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Rohip International Film Festival Best International Short Film Dangerous Silence Winner
2023 Taiwan International Short Film Festival Best International Short Film Dangerous Silence Winner
2023 Thilsri International Film Festival Jury Prize - Best Social Awareness Short Film Dangerous Silence Winner
2022 London Rocks Film Festival Honorable Mention - Comedy Horror A Brush with Death Nominee
2023 Dhaka International Cultural Film Festival Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Phuket International Film Festival Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Poombukar Independent Film Festival Best Thriller Unicorns & Rainbows Winner
2023 The Grand Cine Carnival Maldives Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner
2023 Dubai International Cine Carnival Film Festival Best LGBTQ Metanoia-Mexico Winner

In the media

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