Berman, Jonathan

In addition to directing The Shvitz, Berman also directed the documentary features My Friend Paul and Commune, and co-wrote the story for the US/France/Portugal co-production On the Run. He was also the U.S. producer on Claudia Heuermann's film Sabbath in Paradise, featuring Harvey Pekar and John Zorn. His work has been awarded grants from the NEA, NYSCA, and the Jerome Foundation. He is currently finishing two feature film screenplays and developing more documentary projects.