Evgeny Ruman

EVGENY RUMAN is an acclaimed Israeli writer and director, graduate of the Tisch Film School in Tel-Aviv, who gained recognition for his works domestically and internationally.

Born in 1979 in former USSR, Evgeny immigrated to Israel at the age of 10. He’s a recipient of the prestigious Excellence Award from the Israeli Ministry of Culture for contribution to Israeli Film, and of Stern Award for Immigrant Artists.

His feature films credits include “IGOR AND THE CRANES’ JOURNEY”, a major festival hit, including world premiere in Toronto International Film Festival, and awards in Chicago Children Film Fest and Minsk International Film Fest.
A low-budget indie “THE MAN IN THE WALL”, that premiered in Rotterdam Film Festival, was nominated for two major Israeli Film Academy awards (script, lead actress), and was first ever Israeli film purchased by Netflix for worldwide distribution. Currently a US remake is in work by Dana Lustig.
“GOLDEN VOICES”, won several prizes at major films festivals, including Best Script and NETPAC Best Asian Film awards in Tallinn Black Nights festival. It was released theatrically in multiple major territories, including USA, Australia, Japan, Italy and Russia, and now available in major digital platforms all over the world.
He also adapted for screen the bestseller “ESAU” by the famous Israeli author Meir Shalev. The film is directed by Cannes Best Director winner Pavel Lungin, starring Harvey Keitel and Mark Ivanir.

In the last years his main occupation is TV, as a creator, writer and director. He directed BACK ON TRACK for “Yes”, that was nominated for 12 awards of the Israeli TV academy, and won two. ֿEAST SIDE, co-produced by Fremantle, premiered on KAN11, was purchased by Netflix for some territories and ARTE in Germany and France. It was nominated for 10 awards of Israeli TV academy and renewed for 2nd season.
MOTHERLAND, witch he created, wrote and directed, an Endemol production together with Westend Films and United Films is completed and will be aired on KAN11 in Israel January 2025.
HEART OF A KILLER, an Endemol production with Niv Sultan (Teheran) in leading role together with Sipur Studios & North Road is currently in post-production.

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