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Lee Dror
BornJanuary 15th, 1989
Israel
Alma materBezalel Academy of Arts and Design
Occupations
  • Film director
  • Visual Artist
Known for
  • Pisces[1]
  • Mirrors
AwardsShort Film Competition, Chaniartoon Festival[2]

Lee Dror is an independent animation filmmaker and visual artist based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Known for her vibrant and expressive animated worlds, Dror’s work often delves into delicate and emotionally rich narratives[3][4] that resonate with audiences on a profound level. She employs a unique artistic style[5] that combines whimsical visuals with deeper themes[6], creating a captivating viewing experience. Dror graduated from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design[7], where she honed her skills in the Screen-Based Arts Department, earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). Throughout her career, she has cultivated a distinctive voice in the animation community, blending traditional techniques with modern storytelling. Her commitment to exploring complex emotions[3][4][6] through animation allows her to connect with viewers across cultural boundaries.

Career

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Dror has developed a distinct artistic style characterized by its light-hearted yet profound narratives[citation needed], reflecting her talent and dedication to the craft. In addition to her work as a filmmaker, Dror serves as an animation director and illustrator, contributing to a variety of projects that emphasize her creative vision. Currently, she is developing a new short animated film[citation needed] while continuing to push the boundaries of her artistic expression.

Recognition

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Lee Dror has received notable recognition[8] [9] [10] for her work in animation, the most recent of which is the inclusion of Pisces in the longlist for the 2024 Academy Awards in category of "Best Animated Short Film"[11]. Among her accolades are awards for Best Animation Short at Student Cuts[citation needed], Best Short Film at the Festival di Cortometraggi-Sorsicorti[citation needed], and special mentions at both the STIFF Student International Film Festival[citation needed] and Promofest Short of the Year[citation needed]. Her films have been featured in a variety of prestigious festivals[12][13][14][15][16][17][18], such as the Stuttgart ITFS Trickfilm Animation Festival, Krok Festival, and the Manchester Animation Festival, among others. This recognition highlights her impact in the animation community and her dedication to storytelling through visual art.

Filmography

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Director

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  • Pisces[19] (2023) – Currently in distribution; produced by The Hive Studio[20], funded by the Jerusalem Film Fund[21], Pais Fund Israel, and Makor Fund[22]; distributed by Pentacle Productions.
  • It Was Only A Hand (2020)[23] - Part of poetry slam animated collaboration with the "Incubator" fringe theater.
  • Free Imagination (2017)[24] – Part of “A Face. The Day. A Memory” by Beit Avi Chai Institute[25].
  • Mirrors[26] (2015) – Co-directed with Yali Herbet; funded by the NFCT Fund Israel[27].

Other Work

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  • Summer Memories (2022-2023) - Layout And BG Painter, location designer and color. Produced by A&N Productions Ltd[28] in partnership with Aircraft Pictures, Yeti Farm Creative and The Hive Studio.
  • Little pirates- For Good[29] (2020) - Director and Art Director. Animated music video for the indie folk music band "Little Pirates"[30]. Produced and Recorded By Ori Winokur At The Slick Studio[29].
  • Rachel Bluwstein[31] (2019) - Design and Animation. Series of animated shorts as a tribute to Rachel the poetess. Produced by Tami Berenstein Studio[32].
  • Days of the week[33] (2018) - Director, Animation and Design. An educative animated video, produced by and for BabyFirst TV.
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References

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  1. ^ "Pisces". The Hive Studio. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  2. ^ "chaniartoonfest". Chaniartoon Festival Offical Website (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  3. ^ a b Yehuda Shohat (2017-04-26). ""I Wish I Could Pull Him Out Of The Tank"". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  4. ^ a b Or and Maya Across the World (2017-04-27). "In Memoriam of Captain Dima Levitas RIP". Channel 10, Israel (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  5. ^ "Works". Lee Dror Website. 2024-11-10.
  6. ^ a b "Ciné-Rencontre // Women in cinema & Exposition". .fete-cinema-animation.fr (in French). 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  7. ^ "Bezalel 2015 Graduate Exhibition- Lee Dror". Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  8. ^ curiousbrain (2017-01-11). "Animation: Mirrors". broadsheet.ie. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  9. ^ "Mirrors". iamag.co. 5 January 2017. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  10. ^ el flojo (2017-01-17). "Kurzfilm: Mirrors". denkfabrikblog.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  11. ^ Animation Magazine (2024-10-25). "Oscar Watch: The Long List of the 2024 Animated Short Award Contenders". animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  12. ^ "Plum Festival". Plum! Festival Official Website (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  13. ^ "Films - Pisces". Festival de Cinéma de la Ville de Québec (2023) (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  14. ^ "41e édition du Festival". /eurofilmfest-lille.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  15. ^ "Pisces - Mazal Dagim". Toronto Jewish Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  16. ^ "Israeli Short Films - Pisces". Jerusalem Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  17. ^ "Official Film Selection 2023". Linz International Short Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  18. ^ "ANIMASYROS 2023 - The official selection". Animasyros International Animation Festival. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  19. ^ Pisces at IMDb
  20. ^ "Pisces". The Hive Studio. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  21. ^ "Animation Projects in Development and Production - Pisces". Jerusalem Film Fund. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  22. ^ "Pisces / Lee Dror". Makor Foundation Official Site. December 2022. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
  23. ^ Tal Cohen and Lee Dror - "It Was Only A Hand". YouTube (in Hebrew). PoetrySlam Israel. 2019-05-01. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  24. ^ "Free Imagination". Beit Avi Chai. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  25. ^ "A Face. A Memory. A Day". Beit Avi Chai. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  26. ^ "Mirrors". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  27. ^ "Mirrors". The New Fund for Cinema and Television. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  28. ^ Ramin Zahed. ""How 'Summer Memories' Creator Adam Yaniv Brought a Season of Wonder to Screens"".. Animation Magazine, October 11, 2022.
  29. ^ a b Lee Dror (2020-08-10). "Little Pirates - For Good". Vimeo. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  30. ^ "For Good - Little Pirates". Little Pirates. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  31. ^ Lee Dror. "Rachel Bluwstein". Lee Dror. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  32. ^ Tami Berenstein. "Animation Projects". Tamanimation Studio. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  33. ^ Lee Dror (2018-05-29). "Days of the Week". Vimeo. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
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