Nir Berger is an Israeli screenwriter, showrunner and director. Graduate with honors from the Tel Aviv University Film School and the exclusive European screenwriters’ program, Serial Eyes. Recent notable works include the hit dramedy series DISMISSED (“HaMefakedet”) – winner of 18 Israeli TV Academy Awards for its first two seasons (including two-time wins for best screenplay and best dramedy series) and the public broadcaster’s most-watched drama series of 2021, recently renewed for a 3rd season; the award-winning animated web series DEAD END (Slamdance 2021); and the award-winning short film Touch (Palm Springs ShortFest 2020). He has also served as a writer on several series, including the highly regarded sketch show THE JEWS ARE COMING – winner of the 2021 Israeli TV Academy Awards for best writing.
Recent Credits:
- 2021-2024 / Dismissed (HaMefakedet) / Co-Creator, Co-Writer
- Dramedy Series / KAN Israeli Public Broadcast Corporation
- 2020-2021 / The Jews Are Coming (HaYehudim Baim) / Staff Writer, Seasons 4-5 Satire Sketch Series / KAN Israeli Public Broadcast Corporation
- 2019 / Dead End (Sof HaDerech) / Creator, Co-Writer, Director
- Animated Comedy Web Series / KAN Israeli Public Broadcast Corporation
- 2019 / Touch / Writer, Director
- 2019 / Crowded (Tsafuf) / Staff Writer, Seasons 3-4
- Family Sitcom / Zoom
- 2019 / Lost in the Square (Avudim BaRIbua) / Head Writer, Season 2 Educational Sketch Show / KAN Israeli Public Broadcast Corporation
- 2018 / Under the Skin (Mitachat LaOr) / Staff Writer, Season 1
- Educational Sketch Show / KAN Israeli Public Broadcast Corporation
- 2017 / The Big Nothing (HaKlum HaGadol) / Creator, Head Writer, Director
- Sci-Fi Teen Comedy Series / Yes Kidz
- 2014-2016 / Contacts (Sihot Yotsot) / Co-Creator, Co-Writer, Co-Director
- Satirical Web Series