Maayan is a director and scriptwriter, Born in 1984 and raised in Tel-Aviv. Maayan has American, Canadian and Israeli citizenships and she speaks English and Hebrew as mother tongues.
Directing and Scriptwriting
“The Wightlifter”– In development a script for a full length film. Received a development Grant from the Israel Film Fund and is part of the Women’s film script lab 2023.
“The Other Widow”– A feature film written in collaboration with Anat Gafni. Directed by Ma’ayan Rypp.
Production Company: Lama films, co producer- The cup of tea (France).
Developed in 2014 during the Cannes Festival “Cinefonation” residence which included full housing in Paris. Received A development grant from the Rabinovitz Foundation and a Production grant from the Israeli Film fund.
Won second place at the Pitching competition of Haifa film festival, 2019.
Premiered in Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival First Feature Competition, Received Special Mention from Sofia Film Festival and screened in the festivals Miami, Santa Barbara, Cyprus Film Days and more. The film is currently screening in the festival circuit and will be distributed in Israel during 2023.
“Itch” – 8 min, 2021. Written and Directed by Ma’ayan Rypp. Supported by Gesher film fund. Self-produced. Premiered at Palm Springs international shortfest, june 2021. Won First prize at Long Shorts Film Fesival 2022, also screened in festivals Cinekid, Tirana, Oberhausen, Pragueshorts, BUFF Malmö, Giffoni, and more. Broadcasted on Partner TV.
“The Great Wolodarsky Cribbage Tournament” – 20 min. Documentary, 2018. Supported by Manitoba film fund. Won best short doc at Winnipeg Jewish Film Festival in Canada.
“Martha Must Fly” – 25 min., 2011, written in collaboration with Anat Gafni, Directed by Ma’ayan Rypp. Graduation film from Tel-Aviv University. Supported by Rabinovich Foundation and Gesher Foundation. Premiered at Cannes Cinéfondation Competition, won most Promising Director Award at Rehovot Women’s Film Fest, Won Students Selection Award and Special Mention For Lead Actress – Ania Bukstein at Cyprus International Short Film Festival, Received Special Mention from RIFF- Rome Independent Film Festival, Also screened at Jerusalem Int. Film Festival, Poland International Student Film festivals, Beijing, California, Taipei and more than 50 festivals worldwide.
Screened in Cinemateques throughout Israel as part of the program “Women in Shorts”- Supported by the Rabinovich Foundation.
“Any Little Thing” – 12 min., 2010, written by Gafni, Directed by Maayan Rypp, Made as part of studies in Tel Aviv University. Screened at Palm Springs International Shortfest, Raindance and more.
Education
2006-2012 Tel Aviv University Television and Film Department, BA Graduate in Film and Television Direction Average- 90
2003-2005- Israel Defence Forces- Ministry of Defense
1999-2002 Rabin, Tichon Hadash High School, Tel Aviv. Major in Communications, Art and Television. Matriculation average: 100.17
Courses:
2005 – Art Design and Art Direction at FIT in New York: “Three-Dimensional Design and the Artistic Process”.
