LAURA ISRAEL - Independent Filmmaker
Laura Israel, Filmmaker, Director, Producer, Editor.
Film producer and director
Laura Israel is the founder of the film production company, Assemblage. For over 25 years, Israel was the editor for iconic American photographer
Robert Frank (best known for the classic,
The Americans). Her documentary film,
Don't Blink - Robert Frank, is an American classic in its own right.
Laura and her team created the MOMA exhibition,
Robert Frank's Scrapbook Footage, a multi-projector film installation encompassing two floors of the MOMA Titus galleries. And a new film based on this previously unseen footage is in development.
Israel also produced and directed
Windfall, the critically acclaimed documentary feature film that exposed financial scams associated with wind energy development in an upstate New York community.
Client Reviews
★★★★★
"Deborah is smart, pragmatic and forthright" Townes, Filmmaker.
★★★★★
"Deborah has the unique ability to present an 'ask' in a way that is undeniably clear and justified. She has fundamentally changed the way I approach my valuation in the industry by removing the 'cringe factor' from discussions around compensation. She brings a charming touch of grace to negotiations representing my company's value and supporting its reputation while simultaneously securing fair and equitable compensation. Don, TV Producer / Showrunner.
★★★★★
"Deborah made a confusing and painful process understandable and linear. We could not have asked for a better lawyer." Podcast Production Team.
★★★★★
"Deborah makes reviewing legal documents so easy. I know she always has my best interests at heart. It's a pleasure working with her." Melissa, Executive Director of artist not-for-profit organization.
★★★★★
"Deborah is simply amazing. She is a master at protecting her clients. She will protect you and always have your back. I am so lucky to have found her." Warren, TV Series Writer & Creator.