Yitz Brilliant Productions

BJENY-SAJES Promo

dave — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:44:35 +0000

Promo hilighting the mission of the Board of Jewish Education of New York and celebrating its 100th year anniversary.

Directed by Yitz Brilliant
Cinematography by Steve Pitre and Yitz Brilliant
Edited by Yitz Brilliant

Bullying – A Docu-Promo / PSA

yitz — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:00:43 +0000

A short documentary commissioned by OHEL Children’s & Family Services exploring the issue of bullying in Jewish day schools.

Directed & Edited by Yitz Brilliant

Creative Producer – Derek Saker

Cinematography – Clayton Combe
Music by Dov Rosenblatt and Joel Hunger

The Cemetery Club

dave — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:56:06 +0000

The Cemetery Club is a romantic comedy about Edgar – recently deceased and enjoying his afterlife – who falls back in love with the nagging wife he thought he was happy to leave behind. 2010

Written & Directed by Yitz Brilliant

Produced by Geoffrey Booth and Kelly Choyke
Cinematography by Nils Kenaston
Edited by Yitz Brilliant
Starring Bernard Rachelle, Emily Mitchell, Larry Swansen, Tom Fenaughty, and Thomas Crouch

The Kiddush Man

dave — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:55:36 +0000

A short coming-of-age film. Winner of a National Board of Review Award.

“The Kiddush Man” is a coming-of-age story about 10-year-old Yoni, who each Sabbath  attempts to sneak past curmudgeonly Mr. Katz into  kiddush before the end of services–but one day Mr. Katz is nowhere  to be seen. 2008.

Written & Directed by Yitz Brilliant
Produced by Joshua Greenberg
Co-Produced by Geoffrey Booth
Cinematography by Nils Kenaston
Edited by Yitz Brilliant
Music by Greg Pliska

Starring Raum-Aron & Tom Fenaughty

Previous Screenings: San Diego International Children’s Film Festival, Tiburon International Film Festival, Washington DC Independent Film Festival, Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival, New Filmmakers Spring Festival – Anthology Film Archives, Vancouver Jewish Film Festival, Phoenix Jewish Film Festival, Washington Jewish Film Festival, Miami Jewish Film Festival, Denver Jewish Film Festival, Garden State Film Festival, New Jersey State Film Festival, Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, NYU Jewish Film Festival, Columbia University Film Festival.

Christ in the City

dave — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:55:17 +0000

“Christ in the City” is a fish-out-of-water comedy exploring the bewildering identity crisis Jesus would face if he were to return to Earth today. Produced as a satirical response to “Passion of the Christ,” the film earned the distinction of a Cease and Desist from Mel Gibson’s attorneys. 2004

To view this video, click the Narrative Film tab above, go to the “Christ in the City” thumbnail, and press the play button.

Written & Directed by Yitz Brilliant

Produced by Yitz Brilliant
Co-Produced by Moshe Bellows & José Luis Orbegozo
Cinematography by Rob Haley
Edited by Yitz Brilliant & Dave Nathan
Supervising Sound Editor – Lawrence Herman

Starring
Tzahi Moskovitz … Jesus
Lee Moore … Father Sebastian
Glenn Wein … Angel Gabriel
Freddie Roman … Altercocker 1
Dick Capri … Altercocker 2
Polly Lee … Theater Lady
Richard Zekaria … Arab American Male
Lana Nasser … Arab American Female

Taxi in Jerusalem

dave — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:54:59 +0000

“A Taxi in Jerusalem” is a portrait of Jerusalem through the eyes of its Taxi Drivers.

This 2 minute teaser was used for fundraising for the completion of this vérité style documentary. Produced with the support of Jewish Impact Films.

MJE (Manhattan Jewish Experience)

dave — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:42:42 +0000

A Promo-Doc telling the story of MJE, through interviews with its annual dinner honorees.

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The Many Faces of OHEL

dave — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:43:09 +0000

A look at the colorful faces of OHEL Mental Health Professionals.

Directed & Edited by Yitz Brilliant
Cinematography by Clayton Combe

Shot on a Panasonic AF-100 and HPX170

TABC Open House 2009

dave — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:10:29 +0000

Promotional Video for TABC (Torah Academy of Bergen County). The school saw a dramatic rise in student enrollment following the presentation of this video at their 2009 open house.

BJENY-SAJES Honoree Tribute

dave — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:02:12 +0000

A tribute video presented at the annual dinner of BJE-NY SAJES / Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York (now known as The Jewish Education Project)

Produced and Directed by Yitz Brilliant
Cinematography by Steve Pitre
Edited by Stephen Lopinot