Aharon Keshales
# Aharon Keshales

Aharon Keshales (Hebrew: אהרון קשלס; born 16 April 1976) is an Israeli film director, screenwriter, and film critic.

## Biography

Keshales was born in Jaffa, Israel, to a Sephardic Jewish family. He grew up in Bat Yam, Israel. He served as a soldier in the Intelligence Corps of the Israel Defense Forces. Then studied at the Tel Aviv University's film school, where he later became a lecturer until completing his graduate degree in the interdisciplinary program at the Faculty of Arts.

At the same time, Keshales worked as film critic for Ynet, Globes, and Rating Magazine; and also created the film blog "Piranha Karina".

## Career

In 2010, his directorial debut film, Rabies (Kalevet) was released, a film which he co-wrote and co-directed with Navot Papushado. In 2013 their second joint film came out - Big Bad Wolves.

## Filmography (as director)

* Rabies (2010, with Navot Papushado)
* Big Bad Wolves (2013, with Navot Papushado)
* ABCs of Death 2 (Segment: F is for Falling) (2014, with Navot Papushado)
* South of Heaven (2021, USA)

## Awards

| Year | Film | Festival | Award | Category/Recipient(s) | Result |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | Rabies | Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival | European Fantastic Film Festival Federation Asian Award - Special Mention | Shared with Navot Papushado | Won |
| 2011 | Rabies | Fantasporto | Critics' Award | Critics Choice Award Shared with Navot Papushado | Won |
| 2013 | Rabies | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Chainsaw Award | Best Screenplay Shared with Navot Papushado | Nominated |
| 2011 | Rabies | Chicago International Film Festival | Gold Hugo | After Dark Competition Shared with Navot Papushado | Nominated |
| 2013 | Big Bad Wolves | Awards of the Israeli Film Academy | Award of the Israeli Film Academy | Best Director Shared with Navot Papushado | Nominated |
| 2013 | Big Bad Wolves | Awards of the Israeli Film Academy | Award of the Israeli Film Academy | Best Screenplay Shared with Navot Papushado | Nominated |
