Nir Berger is an Israeli screenwriter, showrunner, director and script consultant. Graduate of the Tel Aviv University Film School. Recent notable works include the hit dramedy series DISMISSED – winner of 19 Israeli TV Academy Awards for its three-season run, and the public broadcaster’s most-watched drama series; the award-winning animated web series DEAD END (Slamdance); and the award-winning short film TOUCH (Palm Springs ShortFest). He has also served as a writer on several series, including the hit action series FAUDA and the highly regarded sketch show THE JEWS ARE COMING. Nir also serves as script consultant and script editor, and teaches screenwriting at the Sam Spiegel Film School and the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design.
Recent Credits:
- 2026, creator & head writer: THE FAVORITES (KAN Israeli Public Broadcasting
- 2026, co-writer: FAUDA (Yes/Netflix)
- 2021-2024, co-creator, co-head, writer: DISMISSED (“HaMefakedet”) (KAN Israeli Public Brooadcasting)
- 2019, creator, head writer: DEAD END (“Sof HaDerech”) (KAN Israeli Public Brooadcasting)
- 2017, creator, head writer: THE BIG NOTHING (“HaKlum HaGadol”) (Yes)
Languages:
english, hebrew