Ari Sandel Wiki Biography
Ari Devon Sandel is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the short film, West Bank Story, which won the 2006 Academy Award in the category Best Live Action Short Film.
| Full Name | Ari Sandel |
| Net Worth | $1 Million |
| Date Of Birth | September 5, 1974 |
| Place Of Birth | Calabasas, California, United States |
| Profession | Film director, Film Producer |
| Education | University of Arizona, University of Southern California |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| IMDB | http://imdb.com/name/nm1847738 |
| Awards | Academy Award for Best Short Film (Live Action) |
| Movies | The Duff, West Bank Story, Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days and 30 Nights – Hollywood to the Heartland, When We First Met, Monster High |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| When We First Met | 2017 | completed | |
| Monster High | announced | ||
| The DUFF | 2015 | ||
| Aim High | 2013 | TV Series 10 episodes | |
| Kadaffi Goes Hollywood | 2011 | Short | |
| The 2006 Academy Award Nominated Short Films: Live Action | 2007 | ||
| Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights – Hollywood to the Heartland | 2006 | Documentary | |
| West Bank Story | 2005 | Short |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadaffi Goes Hollywood | 2011 | Short producer | |
| West Bank Story | 2005 | Short producer | |
| The X Show | 1999-2001 | TV Series segment producer – 17 episodes |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadaffi Goes Hollywood | 2011 | Short | |
| West Bank Story | 2005 | Short written by |
Editor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadaffi Goes Hollywood | 2011 | Short |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bank Story | 2005 | Short lyricist |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graffiti | 2016/I | Short special thanks completed |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Story: A Place for Us – West Side Story’s Legacy | 2011 | Documentary short | Himself |
| The 79th Annual Academy Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Himself – Winner: Best Live Action Short Film |
| The X Show | 1999-2001 | TV Series | Host ‘The Traveler’ |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Short Film, Live Action | West Bank Story (2005) |
| 2006 | Audience Award | Ashland Independent Film Festival | Best Short Film | West Bank Story (2005) |
| 2006 | BIFF Award | Boulder International Film Festival | Best Short Film | West Bank Story (2005) |
| 2006 | Silver Pardino – Leopards of Tomorrow | Locarno International Film Festival | East of the Mediterranean | West Bank Story (2005) |
| 2005 | Audience Award | Indianapolis International Film Festival | Best Short | West Bank Story (2005) |
| 2005 | Special Jury Award | Malibu Film Festival | Best Live-Action Short Film | West Bank Story (2005) |
| 2005 | Special Mention | Method Fest | West Bank Story (2005) | |
| 2005 | Festival Grand Prize | Stony Brook Film Festival | West Bank Story (2005) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema | Georgia Film Critics Association (GFCA) | The DUFF (2015) | |
| 2006 | Golden Pardino – Leopards of Tomorrow | Locarno International Film Festival | East of the Mediterranean | West Bank Story (2005) |