Butcher's Stain

Ketem Katzavim

Directed by Meyer Levinson-Blount

2025

Drama

26 min

Israel

Color

Hebrew Arabic

Synopsis

Samir, a Palestinian butcher working at an Israeli supermarket, is accused of tearing down the Israeli hostage posters in the break room. Samir sets out to prove his innocence in order to keep his job he desperately needs.

Story Topics Human rights Mystery Justice Poverty Racism Discrimination

Achievements

Silver Medal - Student Academy Awards® 2025, Best Live Action Short Film Shortlist - Oscars® 2026

Quotes

"One of this year's most moving shorts defined by its minimalism and honesty" - Guy Nattiv

Festivals

2025

Student Academy Awards | • Silver Medal
Academy Awards | • Shortlist

Cast & Crew

Cast:

Omar Sameer, Meyer Levinson-Blount, Rona Toledano, Sara Raed

Script:

Meyer Levinson-blount

Cinematographer:

Sefi Elisha Nahmani

Editor:

Meyer Levinson-Blount

Sound design & mix:

Db Studios, Dana Maimon

Music:

Shani Shavit

Producer:

Oron Caspi

Production Company:

The Steve Tisch School Of Film And Television, Tel Aviv University

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