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It all starts with the story
SIPUR is a global entertainment studio focused on bringing high-end, premium scripted, unscripted, and documentary projects to the international market.
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Through top-tier strategic  partnerships, including a first-look deal with Amazon’s MGM Studios, and backed by powerful investors SIPUR is perfectly positioned to launch successful  global hits.
We create, develop, produce, and finance cutting edge projects that all share one thing – a great story.
Screengrab of six men huddled around a table looking at a map, taken from the documentary THE DEVIL’S CONFESSION: THE LOST EICHMANN TAPESScreengrab of Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe, taken from the film SWISS ARMY MANScreengrab of Charlotte Gainsburg, taken from the film NORMANScreengrab of Jesse Eisenberg and a Kristen Stewart hugging covered in blood, taken from the film AMERICAN ULTRAGroup of hostages being led up the stairsScreengrab of a man and a woman singing onstage, taken from the film JUNCTION 48A man and a woman hugging passionately on the beach
Emilio Schenker
CEO & Co-Founder

Emilio Schenker is an Emmy Award and American Television Academy Honors-winning producer, PGA Award nominee, and the co-founder and CEO of SIPUR. His productions have earned dozens of international accolades, including 16 Israeli Film and TV Academy Awards, and have premiered at leading festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, TIFF, and more.

Emilio Schenker
CEO & Co-Founder
Michael Peter Schmidt
President

A longtime senior executive in international television, Michael boasts extensive experience in launching and orchestrating many hit series and formats. In addition to his position at SIPUR, Michael serves as Board Member of FRAPA and Chairman of VaultAI.

Michael Peter Schmidt
President
Daphna Bar
EVP of BA

Daphna spearheads all of SIPUR's business and legal operations and strategy. Before joining SIPUR, she serves as Head of Business Affairs at Israeli production company Ananeney, where she played a key role in guiding the company through its acquisition by Paramount.

Daphna Bar
EVP of BA
Jeff Freid
Head of Legal US

Jeff Freid is Co-Managing Partner of Longarzo Vance Klevan Freid LLP which specializes in representing independent studio and production company clients in all aspects of media activity throughout the world, including television and film. Jeff has over 25 years experience in the entertainment industry.

Jeff Freid
Head of Legal US
Alon Michal
CFO

Alon oversees finance at SIPUR and the broader Tadmor Group, bringing expertise in financial strategy, fundraising, and mergers and acquisitions. Previously, he served as CFO for notable organizations such as Toyga and Pharmos, and held Partner roles at investment firms including Catalyst Fund

Alon Michal
CFO
Salome Peillon
Chief Revenue Officier

Salome leads SIPUR's sales and operations. She previously worked as COO of Candle Media's Faraway Road and as Head of Sales for Armoza Formats.

Salome Peillon
Chief Revenue Officier
Ariel Weisbrod
Head of Content

Ariel has helmed SIPUR’s scripted and documentary departments since the company’s inception, leading creative on projects such as THE DEVIL’S CONFESSION, BAD BOY, and more.

Ariel Weisbrod
Head of Content
Anat Nahmany
Head of Human Resources

With over 20 years of experience in organizational transformation, Anat is focused on defining organizational strategy, implementing change management, and building leadership teams, with an emphasis on global development.

Anat Nahmany
Head of Human Resources
Orly Arbell
Head Producer

Before SIPUR, Orly served as Head Producer and Executive VP of Acquisitions at Fremantle-owned Abot HaMeiri Productions. She played a pivotal role in major projects such as the unscripted hits SURVIVOR and BEAUTY & THE GEEK, as well as international scripted successes such as SHTISEL.

Orly Arbell
Head Producer
Zohar Slav
Financial Controller

An accomplished accountant and financial controller, Zohar brings a wealth of expertise to the team. Her prior experience includes a senior position at globally reknowned firm KPMG.

Zohar Slav
Financial Controller
Kira Weiss
Creative Executive

Kira spearheads development across SIPUR’s different content departments. Acting as the liaison between the company’s home base in Israel and the US and UK markets, she cultivates international partnerships and leads the expansion of the content pipeline.

Kira Weiss
Creative Executive
Ben Boccara
Executive Assistant

Ben Boccara
Executive Assistant
Ligal Reizman
Administrative Manager

Ligal heads all of SIPUR’s managerial and administrative requirements, ensuring the seamless operation of day-to-day tasks and processes.

Ligal Reizman
Administrative Manager
Amit Gazit
Administrative Manager

Amit heads all of SIPUR’s managerial and administrative requirements, ensuring the seamless operation of day-to-day tasks and processes.

Amit Gazit
Administrative Manager
Jim Benson
Public Relations

Jim is the Los Angeles-based President, Corporate Communications, West Coast, for The Lippin Group. A veteran trade journalist and studio PR executive, he covered television for Variety and Broadcasting & Cable. He served for nine years as Senior Vice President of Communications/Publicity at Universal Worldwide Television and StudiosUSA prior to joining The Lippin Group in 2007.

Jim Benson
Public Relations
Bat Cohen-Lavie
Public Relations

Bat leads all of SIPUR’s PR and communications in Israel. She is amongst the country’s most renowned professionals, with over 25 years of experience in public relations and crisis management. Bat is also a Certified Holistic Coach, and in her free time, she volunteers as a medical clown.

Bat Cohen-Lavie
Public Relations
Gideon Tadmor
Chairman & Co-Founder

Gideon stands as one of Israel's most successful businessmen, best known for founding the Israeli natural gas industry. He is the founder of SIPUR, and prior led Tadmor Entertainment, through which he produced numerous high-profile films. Gideon maintains a diverse portfolio of ventures across energy, real estate, high-tech, biotech, and more.

Gideon Tadmor
Chairman & Co-Founder
Nancy Tellem
Advisory Board Member

Nancy is a prominent figure in the global entertainment industry, currently holding the position of Chairwoman at the Israeli media startup Eko and a seat on the Board of Nielsen. Prior to her current roles, she held influential positions, including Executive Director of MGM Studios, President of CBS, and President of Entertainment and Digital Media at Microsoft.

Nancy Tellem
Advisory Board Member
Stella Handler
Advisory Board Member

Stella is a prominent Israeli media executive with a distinguished career that includes positions as the CEO of Bezeq and Chairwoman of the Board of HOT, the nation's largest telecommunications companies.

Stella Handler
Advisory Board Member