About Assaf Amir
Born 1954. Assaf Amir is an Israeli film producer.
Assaf Amir (; born 1954) is an Israeli filmmaker and television and film producer, former chairman of The Israeli Producers Association and the current chairman of The Israeli Academy of Film and Television.
Early life and education
Amir was born in 1954 in Rehovot and grew up in Bat-Yam. During his childhood, he was a child actor at the Habima National Theatre.
Amir studied cinema and philosophy at the City College of San Francisco and continued his studies at The New School for Social Research in NYC. During his time in New York, he met his future wife, artist Orly Maiberg.
Media career
Film
Upon his return to Israel, Amir began producing films. He was the executive producer for Aviya's Summer and Israeli Academy Awards for Best Film Winner Life According to Agfa.
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Who is Assaf Amir?
Israeli film producer (born 1954)
When was Assaf Amir born?
Assaf Amir was born in 1954 in Rehovot.
What is Assaf Amir's occupation?
Assaf Amir is a film producer.
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Assaf Amir is Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Assaf Amir. https://biography.guide/assaf-amir/
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