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.
More information & viewing links at nirberger.net
Projects:
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
Short Film
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