Roman Shumunov

About

Roman Shumunov is an award-winning Israeli film director, screenwriter, and editor, whose impressive career in the film industry is marked by numerous accolades and the profound impact of his works. With a repertoire spanning various genres, Roman has been actively involved in TV and cinema projects, showcasing his versatility ability to craft compelling stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.

• Babylon Dreamers (2016): This documentary brought Roman into the limelight when it was chosen to open the International Documentary Film Festival — DOCAVIV. It also secured the first prize, and Roman was recognized as the most promising young director.
• Here and Now (2018): A social drama about young immigrants, this film received the Ophir Award for Best Music and also won awards for Best Screenplay and Best Film.
• Back to Chernobyl (2020): Roman returned to documentaries with this film, which gained international attention and was showcased in numerous countries and film festivals.
• Berenshtein — The Last Partisan (2021): An epic drama based on the true story of Leonid Berenshtein, this film has been dubbed into six languages and has been screened globally. It has also secured first prizes at various international festivals.
• Generation 1.5 (2022): A three-episode TV series that became one of the most discussed series of the year in Israel.
• Munich 72 (2022): Co-produced and directed by Roman, this three-episode TV series about the 1972 Munich Olympic Games massacre was created in collaboration with Global Screen and Israeli broadcaster Ch8.
• Memory Forest (2022): The series won the first prize for Best Series at the BANFF Media Festival, Rockie Awards 2023, and has been nominated for the prestigious International Emmy Awards 2023.