Project Link
https://next.frame.io/share/040d4173-2d7c-4712-87dc-09f408f92740/view/90815aa8-69fc-40c1-aeca-9b12087b943b

Facing Survival

In a poignant exploration of heritage, resilience, and the fight against Anti-Semitism, a young artist embarks on a quest to paint the portraits of aging Holocaust survivors. Through their stories of trauma and survival, he discovers the profound healing and transformative power of art, humanizing them and illuminating their enduring spirit.

  • Jeffrey Schneider
    Director
  • David Kassan
    Producer
  • Micah Levin
    Editor
    Dear Ani
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 22, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    360,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jeffrey Schneider

Jeffrey is a Los Angeles-based Director of Photography and Director with over 15 years of experience filming documentaries, television shows, commercials, and feature films. His work has appeared on Showtime, ESPN, MTV, the History Channel, as well as at festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, South by Southwest, Berlin, and SIFF.

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