About

Omri Bezalel served as a missile specialist in Israel’s elite Navy SEALs, where he carried out covert operations in enemy territory and fought in the Second Lebanon War. Afterwards, Omri graduated summa cum laude from NYU with degrees in dramatic writing, journalism, and creative writing. Omri is a writer, screenwriter, producer, and filmmaker. His experiences in the military, and the personal challenges they brought, inspire much of his storytelling, particularly his exploration of the human side of war. He delves into similar themes in his debut feature film, LISTEN, about Israel’s elite intelligence unit. Visit him at www.omribezalel.com to learn more about his work.