The Kiddush Man
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.
