Tzadik Penimi (film producer)
Producer, writer, filmmaker Tzadik Penimi | |
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צדיק פנימי | |
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| 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 writer, producer, and filmmaker.[1]
Early life
Penimi spent his childhood at his paternal grandparents in Kibbutz Yad HaShmona as well as in the U.S. He attended the Ma'Aleh School of Film, Television and the Arts.
Career
After working with United King Films, Penimi participated in small independent features funded by the Israeli Film Fund.[2] He founded Production 27 Studios in his homeland in 2003.[2] 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 (2007), based on the Japanese urban legend. Following this was a collaboration with Egyptian filmmakers on an adaption of the Nutty Professor, Khetit Jimmy.
Terra Formars was based on the original manga series and distributed by Warner Brothers[3]. 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.[4] Penimi then contributed to the horror film Sadako, part of The Ring franchise.[5]
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".[6]
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 | executive producer |
| 2019 | Sadako | executive producer |
| 2019 | The Secret Men Club | producer |
| 2020 | The Washing Machine | associate producer |
| 2021 | Mousa | executive producer |
| 2026 | Take the Money and Run | producer, writer |
References
- ^ "Tzadik Penimi: The Cross-Continental Visionary Redefining Independent Filmmaking - Exclusive". tribuneindia.com. 2025-05-06. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Production 27 Studios to Launch Multi-Franchise Universe with Upcoming Superhero, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Films". Newsfile. November 17, 2024. Retrieved 2025-08-16.