Tzadik Penimi
Producer, writer, filmmaker Tzadik Penimi | |
|---|---|
צדיק פנימי | |
| Born | Tzamarot Ayalon, Israel |
| Education | Ma'Aleh School of Film, Television and the Arts |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Known for | Film producer |
| Notable work | Carved-The Slit Mouthed Woman, The A.R.K. Report, Transit, Jimm's Plan, Terra Formars |
| Title | Filmmaker |
| Website | www |
Tzadik Penimi grew up in Tzamarot Ayalon, Israel and is an Israeli producer, writer, and filmmaker.[1]
Early life
Penimi spent his childhood at his paternal grandparents in Kibbutz Yad HaShmona[2] as well as in the U.S. He attended the Ma'Aleh School of Film, Television and the Arts.[3]
Career
After working with United King Films, Penimi participated in small independent features funded by the Israeli Film Fund.[4] He founded Production 27 Studios in his homeland in 2003.[4] Involvement in his first feature Cutie Honey came in 2004. Reteaming with star Eriko Sato the next year, he executive produced Carved: The Slit-Mouthed Woman, based on the Japanese urban legend.Subsequent to this was Stolen Identity a film following the events of the theft of a woman’s phone and social media accounts being hacked by a stalker.
Terra Formars[2] was based on the original manga series and distributed by Warner Brothers.[5] Following this was Transit (2018), filmed in Germany and France and based on the 1944 Anna Seghers novel. It won the 68th Berlin International Film Festival.[6] Penimi then contributed to the horror film Sadako, part of The Ring franchise.[7] Later, he produced the science fiction film Mousa.
He continues to work in the entertainment industry following three decades of productions spanning various film genres.[8]
Upcoming projects
As of 2024, Penimi's production house was working on developing a film inspired by the Steve Miller Band song "Take the Money and Run".[9]
Filmography
| Title | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Cutie Honey | executive producer |
| 2007 | Carved:The Slit-Mouthed Woman | executive producer |
| 2008 | Tokyo Gore Police | associate producer |
| 2010 | No Retreat, No Surrender | executive producer |
| 2010 | Umizaru 3-The Last Message | producer |
| 2010 | Bayside Shakedown 3 | producer |
| 2012 | Bayside Shakedown-the Final | producer |
| 2012 | Bravehearts: Umizaru | producer |
| 2013 | The A.R.K. Report | art director |
| 2013 | 009-1:End of the Beginning | producer |
| 2014 | Jimm's Plan | executive producer |
| 2016 | Terra Formars | executive producer |
| 2016 | Cutie Honey:Tears | producer |
| 2018 | Transit | co-executive producer |
| 2018 | Stolen Identity[10] | executive producer |
| 2019 | Sadako | executive producer |
| 2019 | The Secret Men Club | producer |
| 2020 | The Washing Machine | associate producer |
| 2021 | Mousa | executive producer |
References
- ^ "Tzadik Penimi: The Cross-Continental Visionary Redefining Independent Filmmaking - Exclusive". tribuneindia.com. 2025-05-06. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ a b "Tzadik Penimi: The global force powering bold, genre-defying cinema". www.msn.com/Times of India. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Tzadik Penimi의 영화 및 프로그램 - Apple TV".
- ^ a b "Tzadik Penimi Movies List". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ "Terra Formars (2016) - Box Office and Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ "Full awards and nominations of Transit". filmaffinity.com. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ "Sadako (2019)". worldbizjournals.com/. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ "Tzadik Penimi: The Cross-Continental Visionary Redefining Independent Filmmaking - Exclusive PNN Digital". 2025-05-06. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Production 27 Studios to Launch Multi-Franchise Universe with Upcoming Superhero, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Films". Newsfile. November 17, 2024. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- ^ "Stolen Identity (2018) | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes.