Aharon Keshales

Aharon Keshales (; born 16 April 1976) is an Israeli film director, screenwriter, and film critic.

Biography Keshales was born in Jaffa, Israel, to a Sephardic Jewish family. He grew up in Bat Yam, Israel. He served as a soldier in the Intelligence Corps of the Israel Defense Forces. Then studied at the Tel Aviv University's film school, where he later became a lecturer until completing his graduate degree in the interdisciplinary program at the Faculty of Arts.

At the same time, Keshales worked as film critic for Ynet, Globes, and Rating Magazine; and also created the film blog "Piranha Karina".

Career In 2010, his directorial debut film, Rabies (Kalevet) was released, a film which he co-wrote and co-directed with Navot Papushado. In 2013 their second joint film came out - Big Bad Wolves.

Filmography (as director) Rabies (2010, with Navot Papushado) Big Bad Wolves (2013, with Navot Papushado) ABCs of Death 2 (Segment: F is for Falling) (2014, with Navot Papushado) South of Heaven (2021, USA)

Awards Year Film Festival Award Category/Recipient(s) Result 2011 Rabies Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival European Fantastic Film Festival Federation Asian Award - Special Mention Shared with Navot Papushado 2011 Rabies Fantasporto Critics' Award Critics Choice AwardShared with Navot Papushado 2013 Rabies Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Chainsaw Award Best ScreenplayShared with Navot Papushado 2011 Rabies Chicago International Film Festival Gold Hugo After Dark CompetitionShared with Navot Papushado 2013 Big Bad Wolves Awards of the Israeli Film Academy Award of the Israeli Film Academy Best DirectorShared with Navot Papushado 2013 Big Bad Wolves Awards of the Israeli Film Academy Award of the Israeli Film Academy Best ScreenplayShared with Navot Papushado