Animated documentary short, 2019. Director, writer, animator.

The Violin Upstairs is an animated documentary portrait of an old violin, and the owners who cherish it along the way.

A young Jewish immigrant in San Francisco has a life-changing encounter with a neighbor that leads to a life full of music. The Violin Upstairs charts the true history of the filmmaker’s violin, from its birth in 18th-century Austria, to its existence in modern day San Francisco. The film reflects the incredible power that kindness and music can play in forging a new life.

Screenings

SFSU Film Finals 2019 — Award for Outstanding Achievement in Production

Life Screenings International Short Film Festival 2021

Miami Jewish Film Festival 2021

Toronto Jewish Film Festival 2021

San Francisco Jewish Film Festival 2021 – Featured Online Short, Oct 2021