Hi, I’m Shahar Shamay, a filmmaker, director, and picture editor with over a decade of experience delivering polished cuts for film, television, and digital content under tight deadlines. I specialize in narrative and documentary editing, with advanced fluency in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere, and a knack for editorial problem-solving in fast-paced environments. I’m a collaborative editor who thrives on structured feedback and effective production workflows. I’ve also served as a 1st Assistant Director, mentored students in post-production, and produced promotional videos for major organizations in Israel. Based in Holon, Israel (also connected to Canada), I’m passionate about storytelling that engages audiences across platforms.…

Shahar Shamay

Hi, I’m Shahar Shamay, a filmmaker, director, and picture editor with over a decade of experience delivering polished cuts for film, television, and digital content under tight deadlines. I specialize in narrative and documentary editing, with advanced fluency in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere, and a knack for editorial problem-solving in fast-paced environments. I’m a collaborative editor who thrives on structured feedback and effective production workflows. I’ve also served as a 1st Assistant Director, mentored students in post-production, and produced promotional videos for major organizations in Israel. Based in Holon, Israel (also connected to Canada), I’m passionate about storytelling that engages audiences across platforms.…

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Hi, I’m Shahar Shamay, a filmmaker, director, and picture editor with over a decade of experience delivering polished cuts for film, television, and digital content under tight deadlines. I specialize in narrative and documentary editing, with advanced fluency in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere, and a knack for editorial problem-solving in fast-paced environments.

I’m a collaborative editor who thrives on structured feedback and effective production workflows. I’ve also served as a 1st Assistant Director, mentored students in post-production, and produced promotional videos for major organizations in Israel. Based in Holon, Israel (also connected to Canada), I’m passionate about storytelling that engages audiences across platforms.

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Language

Hebrew (modern)
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director at Pink One Productions
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Led the creative and technical direction from script to screen, collaborating with producers and multiple cast members to deliver a powerful narrative within budget and on schedule.
Director, Screenwriter & Editor at Shadow Boxer
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Directed, wrote and edited a fiction short; collaborated with producers Alex Karakatsanis & Kimberly Lee to bring a compelling story to life.
Director & Screenwriter at The Hallway
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Directed and wrote this fiction short; Official Selections: Oakville Film Festival 2025, Toronto Shorts Int. Film Festival 2024, Joyce Forum Jewish Short Film Festival 2024, Austin Jewish Film Festival 2024.
Director at I Just Can't Stand You Anymore
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Directed, wrote and edited this fiction short.
Director & Editor at Making Slashers Great Again
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Directed and edited this mockumentary short.
Director & Co-Screenwriter at Round Three
July 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Directed and co-wrote this fiction short; Winner, Best Student Film - Only the Best Int. Film Awards 2022; Official Selections: Hollywood Int. Short Film Festival 2022, Buenos Aires Int. Film Festival 2022, Annapolis Film Festival 2021, Washington Jewish Film Festival 2020, and more.
Director, Screenwriter & Co-Editor at Suggestibility
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Directed, wrote, and co-edited this fiction short; Official Selections: Broadway Int. Film Festival 2020, Cefalù Film Festival 2018, Copper Coast Int. Film Festival 2018, Hyperfest Int. Student Film Festival 2018.
Director & Screenwriter at Disabled
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Directed and wrote this fiction short; Winner, Audience Award, Sunlight Film Festival 2017; Official Selections: Cameroon Int. Film Festival 2020, Mediterranean Film Festival 2017, L.A. Cinefest 2017.
Director & Producer at Everybody's Mom
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Directed and produced this documentary short.
Video Editor, Assistant Director, Director at Gingered Productions
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2024
Edited promotional films for high-profile organizations, including the Israeli Defense Force, The Jewish Agency, and The Weizmann Institute, increasing audience engagement through compelling visual storytelling. Directed and edited the nominee videos for Sapir Awards 2021. Facilitated production operations as 1st Assistant Director on green screen and live-action projects, improving shooting efficiency through strategic planning and crew coordination.
Editing Mentor at Beit Berl College - HaMidrasha
November 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Guided six students in 1-on-1 meetings as they navigate the post-production process, in both creative and organizational capacities.
Video Editor at Koda Communication Inc.
March 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Edited and structured narrative-driven rough cuts for the docu-reality series Jerusalem District and Mixed Unit aired on Kan 11 Channel, operated by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation.
Video Editor at Charlton Inc. (Sports Channels 1-4)
June 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017
Created dynamic highlight reels and halftime video packages for live sports broadcasts. Delivered polished weekend recap packages under tight turnaround times, enhancing broadcast quality and consistency.

Education

Diploma, Film Production Program at Toronto Film School
October 20, 2023 - March 30, 2025
Bachelor’s degree B.Ed.F.A and Teaching Certificate at Beit Berl College, Faculty of Art - Ha-Midrasha Beit Berl, Israel
October 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Diploma, Film Production Program at Toronto Film School
October 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Bachelor’s degree B.Ed.F.A and Teaching Certificate at Beit Berl College, Faculty of Art - Ha-Midrasha
October 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016

Qualifications

Teaching Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Bachelor’s degree B.Ed.F.A and Teaching Certificate
October 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Diploma, Film Production Program
October 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education
    paper Condemned: Woodstock - Two Seasons, 10 Episodes

    Director

    Discover the history behind the notorious public hangings that took place in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada.

    Season 1 Trailer

    paper The Hallway (Short)

    Asia and her son Oz are leaving “Sheba” Tel Hashomer Hospital after visiting Gadi (60), the family’s father, who is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Their walk through the “endless” hospital hallway becomes unbearable for Asia, as Oz makes his feelings heard about moving Gadi to a hospice.

    Trailer

    paper Shadow Boxer (Short Film)

    Myles (25), son of a former world boxing champion, Allen (60), who is grappling with the crushing weight of expectations and repeated failure. After his fifth straight loss sidelines him with an injury, Myles begins experiencing vivid sleep paralysis episodes featuring a sinister shadowy figure. While Allen urges him to give up boxing, Myles refuses to quit, driven by an unrelenting need to prove himself.
    Shadow Boxer delves into the psychological toll of failure and unmet expectations, exploring themes of identity, fear, and the emotional cost of clinging to dreams that may no longer be attainable.

    Trailer 2

    paper Shadow Boxer (Short Film)

    Myles (25), son of a former world boxing champion, Allen (60), who is grappling with the crushing weight of expectations and repeated failure. After his fifth straight loss sidelines him with an injury, Myles begins experiencing vivid sleep paralysis episodes featuring a sinister shadowy figure. While Allen urges him to give up boxing, Myles refuses to quit, driven by an unrelenting need to prove himself.
    Shadow Boxer delves into the psychological toll of failure and unmet expectations, exploring themes of identity, fear, and the emotional cost of clinging to dreams that may no longer be attainable.

    Trailer 1

    paper Round Three (Short)

    Ofira is a newly retired art teacher, who, for the first time in her life, will put herself outside her comfortable routine. She decides to revive an old dream - to become a painter. Ofira turns to Hizki, her old friend from art school, who’s a curator at a successful gallery. Uncertain, and with little to no support from her husband, Ofira stands in front of the white canvas, not only to paint her first painting in 40 years, but the rest of her life.