Killing the Fiddler

Image of a framed portrait of a older man.

Film Still from Killing the Fiddler

Directed By Barak Barkan

Type of Project:  Comedy
Length:  7:16 minutes
Producer(s):  Nick Bailey
Editor:  Barak Barkan
Cinematographer:  Omar Nasr

A comedy about Adam, a Jewish man, five minutes before he marries a non-Jewish woman, Vicky Cheung. Just before the ceremony, he is confronted by photographs of his ancestors, who come to life in order to prevent this "unholy" matrimony.

Barak Barkan – Undergraduate
bb1105@nyu.edu

Barak is a 27 year old filmmaker, originally from Israel. After completing his military service he enrolled in NYU's Tisch School of the Arts graduating with honors in May of 2016 with a degree in Film & TV production. Barak has made several short films that have screened in various festivals. Upon graduation, he was hired as a producer at Man With A Cam and worked on several commercial productions. Currently, Barak works as a freelance producer and director.