Shira Levin

Director, Screenwriter and Other

New York City, New York

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March 2012

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About Shira

I'm a filmmaker (writer/director), screenwriting teacher (New York Film Academy) and therapist, living in New York City. Recently completed the third short film of my trilogy: UPSIDE DOWN (2014), OLD JUNK (2013) and LAST DAY (2012). I worked in the film business for over ten years, including six years as Martin Scorsese's Director of Development. Was Script Consultant and Associate Producer on two feature films. Two of my screenplays were optioned and in development though never produced.

Unique traits: also a psychotherapist

Gender:
Female

Certifications

Loglines

Ain't That A Kick Other A stressed-out, inner city social worker is great with the kids she counsels, but she can't get a handle on her own life.
Four Eyes Comedy ⋄ Drama ⋄ Romance Successful, carefree bachelor, who just lost his job, has no idea that when he agrees to care for a "handicapped dog" his life will never be the same.
There Will Be A Fish Comedy ⋄ Family ⋄ Romance Loosely based on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing... In the hopes of getting her divorced parents back together, a 10 year old girl finds a guy for her mother in order to make her father jealous. Unfortunately, the guy and her mother hate each other and her father is getting re-married anyway.
Hair of the Dog Comedy ⋄ Romance After being dumped by her boyfriend and losing her job, a young woman finds herself working as a dog walker and going to grooming school. She also develops a friendship with a client who she thinks is gay but isn't.

Credits

UPSIDE DOWN (2014)
Film (short) Writer/Director
OLD JUNK (2013)
Film (short) Writer/Director
LAST DAY (2012)
Film (short) Writer/Director
BRIDES (aka "NYFES")
Film by Greek Production, Martin Scorsese, Executive Producer Associate Producer, Script Consultant
DEUCES WILD
Film by MGM/UA Associate Producer, Script Consultant
LONGTIME COMPANION
Production Assistant