'''Lee Dror''' is an independent [[animation]] filmmaker and visual artist based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Known for her distinctive style that blends traditional techniques with contemporary themes, her work often explores topics such as family, grief, belonging, and femininity. She is a graduate of the Screen-Based Arts Department at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.).
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== Artistic Career ==
| name = Lee Dror
| image = Lee Dror Animator.jpg
| birth_date = January 15, 1989
| birth_place = Israel
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| alma mater = [[Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design]]
| known_for = ''{{hlist|[[Pisces (Film)|Pisces]]<ref name="Pisces">{{Cite web |title=Pisces |website=The Hive Studio |url=https://thehivepro.com/portfolios/pisces/ |language=en-US |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref>|Mirrors}}''
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| awards = Short Film Competition, Chaniartoon Festival<ref>{{Cite web |title=chaniartoonfest|website=Chaniartoon Festival Offical Website|url=https://www.chaniartoonfest.gr/index.php/el/caa2023/ |access-date=2024-11-03|language=greek}}</ref>
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'''Lee Dror''' is an independent [[animation]] [[filmmaker]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-10 |title=Works |website=Lee Dror Website |url=https://leedror.com/work |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[visual artist]] based in [[Tel Aviv]], [[Israel]].
=== Animation and Filmmaking ===
Lee Dror has gained international recognition for her animated films, which combine emotional storytelling with visually captivating artistry. Her most recent work, ''Pisces'' (2023), has been longlisted for the 2024 Academy Awards in the category of "Best Animated Short Film." Other accolades include:
Her artistic style blends traditional techniques with exploration of themes such as family,<ref name=":4" /> grief,<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2017-04-26 |title="I Wish I Could Pull Him Out Of The Tank" |newspaper=Ynet |author=Yehuda Shohat |url=https://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-4953676,00.html |language=hebrew |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2017-04-27 |author=Or and Maya Across the World |website=Channel 10, Israel |title=In Memoriam of Captain Dima Levitas RIP |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUFMRolmMNM |access-date=2024-11-10 |language=hebrew }}</ref> belonging and femininity.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Ciné-Rencontre: Women in Cinema Exposition |website=Fête du cinéma d'animation |url=https://www.fete-cinema-animation.fr/evenements/event/cine-rencontre-women-in-cinema-exposition |access-date=2024-11-24 |language=fr}}</ref>
* '''Best Animation Short''' at Student Cuts.
She is a graduate of the Screen-Based Arts Department in [[Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bezalel 2015 Graduate Exhibition- Lee Dror |website=Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design |url=https://2015.bezalel.ac.il/en/sba/lee-dror/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=en}}</ref> where she earned her [[Bachelor degree]] of Fine Arts (B.F.A.).
* '''Best Short Film''' at Festival di Cortometraggi-Sorsicorti.
* Special mentions at the STIFF Student International Film Festival and Promofest Short of the Year.
==Recognition==
Her films have been screened at prestigious festivals such as the Stuttgart ITFS Trickfilm Animation Festival, Krok Festival, and the Manchester Animation Festival, among others.
Lee Dror has received recognition<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Animation: Mirrors
|website=broadsheet.ie |author=curiousbrain |url=https://www.broadsheet.ie/2017/01/11/animation-mirrors/ |date=2017-01-11 |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mirrors |website=iamag.co |date=5 January 2017 |url=https://www.iamag.co/mirrors/#.WG6NvagmIVg.facebook |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kurzfilm: Mirrors |website=denkfabrikblog.de |author= el flojo |url=https://denkfabrikblog.de/2017/01/04/kurzfilm-mirrors/ |language=german|date=2017-01-17 |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref> for her work in animation, the most recent of which is the inclusion of ''[[Pisces (Film)|Pisces]]'' in the longlist for the [[97th Academy Awards|2024 Academy Awards]] in category of "Best Animated Short Film".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oscar Watch: The Long List of the 2024 Animated Short Award Contenders |website=animationmagazine.net |author=
Animation Magazine |url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/10/the-very-long-list-of-the-2024-animated-short-oscar-contenders/ |date=2024-10-25 |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref> Among her accolades are awards for Best Animation Short at Student Cuts, Best Short Film at the Festival di Cortometraggi-Sorsicorti, and special mentions at both the STIFF Student International Film Festival and Promofest Short of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |author=Lee Dror |website=Lee Dror |url=https://leedror.com/about |access-date=2024-11-24 |language=en}}</ref> Her films have been featured in a multiple festivals,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Plum Festival |language=spanish |website=Plum! Festival Official Website |url=https://plumanimationfest.com/ |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title= Films - Pisces|website=Festival de Cinéma de la Ville de Québec (2023)|language=french |url=https://2023.fcvq.ca/programmations/films/pisces-419 |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |language=french |title=41e édition du Festival |website=/eurofilmfest-lille.com |url=https://eurofilmfest-lille.com/ |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Pisces - Mazal Dagim |website=Toronto Jewish Film Festival |url=https://tjff.com/films/pisces/ |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |website=Jerusalem Film Festival |title=Israeli Short Films - Pisces |url=https://thejerusalemfilmfund.com/genreprojectsdev/shorts/ |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Official Film Selection 2023
|website=Linz International Short Film Festival |url=https://www.linzisfilmfestival.com/festival-2023-2/ |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ANIMASYROS 2023 - The official selection |website=Animasyros International Animation Festival |url=https://animasyros.gr/blog/animasyros-2023-the-official-selection |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref> such as the Stuttgart ITFS Trickfilm Animation Festival, Krok Festival, and the Manchester Animation Festival, among others.
==Filmography==
=== Notable Works ===
===Director===
* ''[[Pisces (Film)|Pisces]]''<ref>{{IMDb title |id=tt33085319 |title=Pisces}}</ref> (2023) – Currently in distribution; produced by ''The Hive Studio'',<ref name="Pisces">{{Cite web |title=Pisces |website=The Hive Studio |url=https://thehivepro.com/portfolios/pisces/ |language=en-US |access-date=2024-11-10}}</ref> funded by the Jerusalem Film Fund,<ref>{{Cite web |title= Animation Projects in Development and Production - Pisces
|website=Jerusalem Film Fund|url=https://thejerusalemfilmfund.com/projects-in-development/pisces/ |access-date=2024-11-10 |language=en-US}}</ref> Pais Fund Israel, and Makor Fund;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pisces / Lee Dror |website=Makor Foundation Official Site|date=December 2022 |url=https://kerenmakor.org.il/films/pisces/?lang=en |access-date=2024-11-10 |language=en-US}}</ref> distributed by Pentacle Productions.
* ''It Was Only A Hand'' (2020)<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Tal Cohen and Lee Dror - "It Was Only A Hand" |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdUHgtdsPdE |website=YouTube |publisher=PoetrySlam Israel |date=2019-05-01 |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=he}}</ref> - Part of [[poetry slam]] animated collaboration with the "''Incubator''" [[fringe theater]].
* ''Free Imagination'' (2017)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Free Imagination |website=Beit Avi Chai |url=https://archive.bac.org.il/specials/project/pnym-yvm-zykrvn/article/free-imagination |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=en}}</ref> – Part of “A Face. The Day. A Memory” by Beit Avi Chai Institute.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Face. A Memory. A Day |website=Beit Avi Chai |url=https://archive.bac.org.il/specials/project/pnym-yvm-zykrvn?language=en |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=en}}</ref>
* ''Mirrors''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mirrors |website=IMDb |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6485188/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=en}}</ref> (2015) – Co-directed with Yali Herbet; funded by the NFCT Fund Israel.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mirrors |website=The New Fund for Cinema and Television |url=https://nfct.org.il/en/movies/mirrors/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=en}}</ref>
===Other Work===
* '''Pisces''' (2023): A poignant animated short currently in distribution. Produced by The Hive Studio and funded by multiple organizations, including the Jerusalem Film Fund, Pais Fund Israel, and Makor Fund. Distributed by Pentacle Productions.
* ''[[Summer Memories]]'' (2022–2023) - Layout and BG painter, location designer and color. Produced by ''A&N Productions Ltd''<ref>{{Cite web |author=Ramin Zahed |url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2022/10/how-summer-memories-creator-adam-yaniv-brought-a-season-of-wonder-to-screens |title="How ‘Summer Memories’ Creator Adam Yaniv Brought a Season of Wonder to Screens"}}. ''[[Animation Magazine]]'', October 11, 2022.</ref> in partnership with ''Aircraft Pictures'', ''Yeti Farm Creative'' and ''The Hive Studio''.
* '''It Was Only A Hand''' (2020): A poetic animated short, part of a collaboration with the "Incubator" fringe theater.
* ''Little pirates- For Good''<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Little Pirates - For Good |author=Lee Dror |date=2020-08-10 |website=Vimeo |url=https://vimeo.com/449284967 |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=en}}</ref> (2020) - Director and art director. Animated [[music video]] for the [[indie music|indie]] [[folk music]] band "''Little Pirates''".<ref>{{Cite web |title=For Good - Little Pirates |website=Little Pirates |url=https://www.littlepiratesband.com/ |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=en}}</ref> Produced and recorded by ''Ori Winokur'' At ''The Slick Studio''.<ref name=":5" />
* '''Free Imagination''' (2017): Created as part of the project ''A Face. The Day. A Memory'' by Beit Avi Chai Institute.
* ''Rachel Bluwstein''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rachel Bluwstein |author=Lee Dror |website=Lee Dror |url=https://leedror.com/only-for-myself |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=en}}</ref> (2019) - Design and animation. Series of animated shorts as a tribute to [[Rachel the poetess]]. Produced by ''Tami Berenstein'' Studio.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Animation Projects |author=Tami Berenstein |website=Tamanimation Studio |url=https://tamanimation.wixsite.com/tamanimation-studio/movies |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Mirrors''' (2015): Co-directed with Yali Herbet, funded by the NFCT Fund Israel.
* ''Days of the week''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Days of the Week |author=Lee Dror |date=2018-05-29 |website=Vimeo |url=https://vimeo.com/272371951 |access-date=2024-11-23 |language=en}}</ref> (2018) - Director, animation and design. An educative animated video, produced by and for [[BabyFirst]] TV.
==References==
== Additional Projects ==
{{reflist}}
Dror's creative contributions extend beyond short films to include music videos, educational content, and artistic collaborations:
==External links==
* '''Summer Memories''' (2022–2023): Worked as a layout and background painter, location designer, and colorist for this animated series produced by A&N Productions Ltd. in partnership with Aircraft Pictures, Yeti Farm Creative, and The Hive Studio.
* '''Little Pirates – For Good''' (2020): Directed and art-directed an animated music video for the indie folk band "Little Pirates."
* '''Rachel Bluwstein Tribute''' (2019): Designed and animated a series of shorts honoring the Israeli poetess Rachel Bluwstein, produced by Tami Berenstein Studio.
* '''Days of the Week''' (2018): Directed and animated an educational video for BabyFirst TV.
== Style and Themes ==
Dror’s artistic work is characterized by its emotional depth and exploration of universal themes. She combines traditional animation techniques with innovative storytelling, creating pieces that resonate with diverse audiences. Her visual style often reflects a delicate interplay between softness and intensity, underlining the complex narratives she portrays.
== Recognition and Influence ==
Lee Dror’s films have positioned her as a rising talent in the animation industry. Her ability to tackle complex subjects while maintaining visual beauty has garnered her a growing reputation on the global stage. With a portfolio that bridges personal expression and universal appeal, she continues to influence the fields of animation and visual storytelling.
== External links ==
* [https://leedror.com Official Website]
* [https://leedror.com Official Website]
* {{imdb name|nm8748504}}
[[Category:Israeli film directors]]
[[Category:Israeli film directors]]
Latest revision as of 20:12, 28 December 2024
Lee Dror
Lee Dror is an independent animation filmmaker and visual artist based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Known for her distinctive style that blends traditional techniques with contemporary themes, her work often explores topics such as family, grief, belonging, and femininity. She is a graduate of the Screen-Based Arts Department at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.).
Artistic Career
Animation and Filmmaking
Lee Dror has gained international recognition for her animated films, which combine emotional storytelling with visually captivating artistry. Her most recent work, Pisces (2023), has been longlisted for the 2024 Academy Awards in the category of "Best Animated Short Film." Other accolades include:
Best Animation Short at Student Cuts.
Best Short Film at Festival di Cortometraggi-Sorsicorti.
Special mentions at the STIFF Student International Film Festival and Promofest Short of the Year.
Her films have been screened at prestigious festivals such as the Stuttgart ITFS Trickfilm Animation Festival, Krok Festival, and the Manchester Animation Festival, among others.
Notable Works
Pisces (2023): A poignant animated short currently in distribution. Produced by The Hive Studio and funded by multiple organizations, including the Jerusalem Film Fund, Pais Fund Israel, and Makor Fund. Distributed by Pentacle Productions.
It Was Only A Hand (2020): A poetic animated short, part of a collaboration with the "Incubator" fringe theater.
Free Imagination (2017): Created as part of the project A Face. The Day. A Memory by Beit Avi Chai Institute.
Mirrors (2015): Co-directed with Yali Herbet, funded by the NFCT Fund Israel.
Additional Projects
Dror's creative contributions extend beyond short films to include music videos, educational content, and artistic collaborations:
Summer Memories (2022–2023): Worked as a layout and background painter, location designer, and colorist for this animated series produced by A&N Productions Ltd. in partnership with Aircraft Pictures, Yeti Farm Creative, and The Hive Studio.
Little Pirates – For Good (2020): Directed and art-directed an animated music video for the indie folk band "Little Pirates."
Rachel Bluwstein Tribute (2019): Designed and animated a series of shorts honoring the Israeli poetess Rachel Bluwstein, produced by Tami Berenstein Studio.
Days of the Week (2018): Directed and animated an educational video for BabyFirst TV.
Style and Themes
Dror’s artistic work is characterized by its emotional depth and exploration of universal themes. She combines traditional animation techniques with innovative storytelling, creating pieces that resonate with diverse audiences. Her visual style often reflects a delicate interplay between softness and intensity, underlining the complex narratives she portrays.
Recognition and Influence
Lee Dror’s films have positioned her as a rising talent in the animation industry. Her ability to tackle complex subjects while maintaining visual beauty has garnered her a growing reputation on the global stage. With a portfolio that bridges personal expression and universal appeal, she continues to influence the fields of animation and visual storytelling.
