Scott Aharoni

Scott Aharoni (born January 4, 1994) is an American film director, producer, and editor who works as a team with his partner Dennis Latos. They both directed, produced, and edited the award-winning short film, Bardo.[1] Their film Bardo signed a three-year distribution deal with Shorts TV as well as an additional distribution deal with Amazon Video.[2] Additionally, their latest short film, The Untimely Gift was a finalist at the Rhode Island International Film Festival and the Bermuda International Film Festival, both of which are Academy Awards qualifying film festivals.[3][4]

Scott Aharoni
Scott Aharoni's Directorial Headshot
Born (1994-01-04) January 4, 1994
Long Island, New York
NationalityAmerican
EducationWilliam A. Shine Great Neck South High School
Alma materHofstra University
OccupationFilm director, producer, editor
Years active2007-present
EmployerDuo Entertainment (co-founder)
Known forBardo, The Untimely Gift
Websitescottaharoni.com duoent.com

Early life

Aharoni was born in Great Neck, New York. After graduating William A. Shine Great Neck South High School, Aharoni attended Hofstra University. At Hofstra, he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Film and Television Production. Throughout his time in film school, Aharoni was a freelance director, shooting music videos and experimental short films. It was then that Aharoni and his friend of over a decade, Dennis Latos, decided to work together and form their own production company, Duo Entertainment.[5] For his senior thesis film project, Aharoni and Latos embarked on their first short film together. They financed, directed, produced, and edited their first short film, Bardo. Bardo was entered into the 20th Annual Hofstra Film Festival and won the 1st Annual Golden Lion Award, which was awarded to the filmmaker of the year. Bardo also won awards for best in the show, best director, best producer, and best editor.[6] Aharoni graduated summa cum laude Latin Honors from the Honors College at Hofstra University in 2016.[7]

Career

On June 24, 2016, Bardo premiered at The Dolby Theater in New York City.[8]

Aharoni and Latos then met with Los Angeles based and student Emmy nominated screenwriter Arthur Panoyan to direct their next short film, The Untimely Gift. On October 13, 2017 the film was screened at the Director's Guild of America Theatre in New York City with an audience of over 500 people.

In August 2020, Latos and Aharoni filmed their next short film, Leylak, during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which also plays a role in the film. The film has recently completed post-production, with plans to submit to film festivals in 2021.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Director Producer Editor Screenwriter Notes
2016 Bardo Yes Yes Yes No Short film
2017 The Untimely Gift Yes Yes Yes No Short film
2021 Leylak Yes Yes Yes No Short film

Accolades

Film festival awards
Year Award Film Festival Nominated work Result
2018 Best Short Film Rhode Island International Film Festival The Untimely Gift Nominated[4]
2018 Best Short Film Bermuda International Film Festival The Untimely Gift Nominated [3]
2017 Independent Spirit Award' Sedona International Film Festival Bardo Won[9]
2017 Grand Jury Prize Snowtown Film Festival Bardo Won[10]
2017 Audience Choice Award Downtown Urban Arts International Film Festival Bardo Won [1]
2017 Best In Show 20th Annual Hofstra Film Festival Bardo Won [1]
2017 Best Director 20th Annual Hofstra Film Festival Bardo Won [1]
2017 Best Editor 20th Annual Hofstra Film Festival Bardo Won [1]
2017 Best Producer 20th Annual Hofstra Film Festival Bardo Won [1]
2017 Golden Lion 20th Annual Hofstra Film Festival Bardo Won[11]
2017 Best Director Madrid International Film Festival Bardo Nominated[12]
2017 Best Editor Madrid International Film Festival Bardo Nominated[12]
2017 Best Short Film LA Cinefest Bardo Nominated
2017 Best Short Golden Door International Film Festival Bardo Nominated[13]

References
  1. "Queens Gazette".
  2. "About ShortsTV the home of short films".
  3. "BIFF Announce Short Films Selected For Festival". February 4, 2018.
  4. "ZoneFestival". prog.tsharp.xyz.
  5. Nikic, Joe (January 24, 2017). "' The Duo' seeks future in Hollywood".
  6. "Senior Thesis Films – Hofstra University Film Program".
  7. "Hofstra University" (PDF). hofstra.edu/. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  8. ArbitalJacoby, Sheri (9 July 2016). "Young GN Filmmaker Walks The Red Carpet". The Great Neck Record. The Great Neck Record.
  9. "Sedona Film Fest Audience Awards Good Fortune". The Sedona Eye. The Sedona Eye. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  10. Thornton, Craig. ""Bardo" wins Grand Prize at Snowtown Film Festival". WWNYTV. Wwnytv.com. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  11. Barsamian, Tony. "Bardo Takes Film Festival Awards". The Queens Gazette. The Queens Gazette. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  12. "Madrid International Film Festival, ES (2017)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  13. "Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City". Facebook.com. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
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