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Nati Baratz
UNMISTAKEN CHILD Writer/Director/Producer

What keeps him motivated as an independent filmmaker:

The freedom to deal only with projects that are important and significant to me.

His three favorite films:

At this particular moment:
Crimes and Misdemeanors, Rashomon, Glengarry Glen Ross

His advice for aspiring filmmakers:

You are surrounded by experienced and professional partners — but always stick to your truth and instincts; remember that you are the one who is carrying the DNA of the project, and everyone expects you to actualize that magic that is hard to put into words.

Filmmaker Bio

Nati Baratz was born in Jerusalem, Israel. He has been working as a freelance director and producer since graduating from the film school at Tel-Aviv University in 2000. His most notable films include Tel Aviv-Kyrgyzstan (2001) and Noches (2004). Both documentaries were broadcast on TV in Israel.

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