Directing

Yaniv Lavi

Born October 30, 1994 · Haifa, Israel (age 31)

Graduated from the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School in the class of 2022, Yaniv Lavi is an Israeli filmmaker and editor based in Tel-Aviv known for directing the short student films "Scartch That" (2023) and "My Sweet Boy" (2021) as well as editing several short films. Today he works as an editor for the digital division of the Public Israeli Broadcasting Cooperation Kan 11.

Known For

My Sweet Boy

My Sweet Boy · 2021

MovieDramaFamily

Ronit hopes to spend the only day she has with her son Ari when he comes back home after time away, but realizes he already made plans with his boyfriend. Although her attempts to approach his new world fail, she finds herself closer than ever when she takes care of new wounds.

Scratch That

Scratch That · 2023

MovieComedyDrama

Since his boyfriend left him, Yotam hasn’t slept alone. He developed an obsession for dating apps and spends his nights in the arms of strangers. One day, he discovers he’s been infected with an insufferable skin disease and realizes he’s got no choice but to stop his way of living for a while. His journey into the midst of his first night alone will find him and his obsession in very dark and itchy places.

Half of Me

Half of Me · 2024

MovieComedyDrama

A young gay, neurotic and ex-religious art student goes into a spin with the surprise visit of an eccentric childhood friend.

Puffs

Ella and Edik, siblings of a traditional Bukhari family, arrive early on holiday to their childhood home. There they find their homophobic father - dead and dressed in women's clothes.

We Need To Talk

We Need To Talk · 2023

We Need To Talk

MovieComedyDrama

Aya is young, sensitive and very much in love. Love, in fact, is her essence. When she realizes that her boyfriend is about to break up with her, she runs away in a desperate attempt to hide from the inevitable.

Shabbat

Shabbat · 2021

Aya misses her last bus home and is stuck in Jerusalem for the weekend. Her plans of staying home, watching Master Chef and munching on dry Cornflakes change when she gets a surprising call from a fellow student, Itamar.

Filmography

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My Sweet Boy

My Sweet Boy · 2021

MovieDramaFamily

Ronit hopes to spend the only day she has with her son Ari when he comes back home after time away, but realizes he already made plans with his boyfriend. Although her attempts to approach his new world fail, she finds herself closer than ever when she takes care of new wounds.

Director

Scratch That

Scratch That · 2023

MovieComedyDrama

Since his boyfriend left him, Yotam hasn’t slept alone. He developed an obsession for dating apps and spends his nights in the arms of strangers. One day, he discovers he’s been infected with an insufferable skin disease and realizes he’s got no choice but to stop his way of living for a while. His journey into the midst of his first night alone will find him and his obsession in very dark and itchy places.

Director

Half of Me

Half of Me · 2024

MovieComedyDrama

A young gay, neurotic and ex-religious art student goes into a spin with the surprise visit of an eccentric childhood friend.

Editor

Puffs

Ella and Edik, siblings of a traditional Bukhari family, arrive early on holiday to their childhood home. There they find their homophobic father - dead and dressed in women's clothes.

Editor

We Need To Talk

We Need To Talk · 2023

We Need To Talk

MovieComedyDrama

Aya is young, sensitive and very much in love. Love, in fact, is her essence. When she realizes that her boyfriend is about to break up with her, she runs away in a desperate attempt to hide from the inevitable.

Editor

Shabbat

Shabbat · 2021

Aya misses her last bus home and is stuck in Jerusalem for the weekend. Her plans of staying home, watching Master Chef and munching on dry Cornflakes change when she gets a surprising call from a fellow student, Itamar.

Assistant Director