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Aaron Wolf (director)

Aaron Wolf is an American actor, writer and director best known for the feature documentary Restoring Tomorrow.[1] He is the co-founder and President of Howling Wolf Productions based in Los Angeles, CA.

Aaron Wolf
Occupation(s)Director, writer, actor
Websitewww.howlingwolfproductions.com

Education edit

Wolf attended New York University.[2] He expanded his acting and improv education later while studying with The Groundlings.[3]

Career edit

In 2012, Wolf wrote the film Guest House starring Michael Gross, Heather Lind and Mark Gessner.[4] The film is based around real events in Wolf's life, and premiered at the historic TCL Chinese Theater for the HollyShorts Film Festival.[5][6] In 2014, Wolf's production company, Howling Wolf Productions, produced The Quitter, an indie drama about a former baseball player who attempts to rebuild his relationship with his daughter.[7] In 2014, Wolf wrote, directed and co-starred in The Walk alongside Peter Riegert.[8] The film was adapted from an anecdote written in Rabbi David Wolpe's book "Why Faith Matters."[9]

Restoring Tomorrow edit

In 2016, Wolf completed Restoring Tomorrow, a documentary on the history and $150 million restoration of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, where Wolf's grandfather Rabbi Alfred Wolf served for 50 years and where Aaron himself attended and was bar mitzvahed.[10] The temple was built in 1929 and was designed in part by designers from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros., much like a Hollywood set.[11] Its "false facades" wore over time and the building became in danger of collapsing. In 2011, Rabbi Steven Leder began a campaign to raise money for the temple's restoration and in 2013 the restoration was completed.[12] The documentary includes archival footage as well as interviews with notable public figures such as founder and former CEO of Relativity Media Ryan Kavanaugh.[13] Intertwined in the story of the restoration is Wolf's own rediscovery and reconnection to his temple, his family and to his Jewish faith.[14]

The film premiered in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival on 3 May 2017.[15] Since its premiere, Restoring Tomorrow has been acquired by 7th Art Releasing for sales and distribution.[16] It has received extensive coverage in publications such as The Los Angeles Times,[17] Variety,[18] Guideposts[19] and The Times of Israel.[20] The film will also see a companion series that is currently in production.

TAR edit

Wolf is working on the creature feature TAR.[21][22]

References edit

  1. ^ "MBIFF 12 Results". Myrtle Beach Film Festival. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  2. ^ Groves, Martha (29 November 2015). "Documentary-maker rediscovers Judaism, family, self". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  3. ^ Allen, Tracy. "Interview With 'Tar' Writer/Director Aaron Wolf". Pop Horror. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  4. ^ Pace, Terry (28 February 2014). "UNA Screens Award-Winning GUEST HOUSE, Welcomes Director and Star for 17th Annual Lindsey Festivities". University of North Alabama. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  5. ^ Nash, Rebecca (5 October 2013). "Landmark Alumni Visit to Discuss Careers in Film Industry". Landmark College. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  6. ^ "Aaron Wolf "Guest House" @ Opening Night 9th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival #HSFF @HowlingWolfProd" (Video). Youtube. Red Carpet Report. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2017.
  7. ^ Scheck, Frank (11 September 2014). "'The Quitter': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  8. ^ Lightening, S.M. (11 August 2014). "Peter Riegert Stars in Rabbi David Wolpe's 'The Walk'". Jewish Business News. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  9. ^ Henerson, Evan (19 November 2013). "'Walk' changes a life". Jewish Journal.
  10. ^ Artsy, Avishay (27 January 2016). "A filmmaker with an eye for Wilshire Boulevard Synagogue's transformation". Jewish Journal.
  11. ^ Cutler, Tess (30 November 2015). "Restoration of L.A.'s Wilshire Boulevard Temple Gets—What Else?—a Movie Treatment". Tablet Mag. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  12. ^ Ghert-Zand, Renee (30 December 2015). "Filmmaker chronicles synagogue restoration, ends up rebuilding own Jewish identity". Times of Israel. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  13. ^ "'Restoring Tomorrow': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  14. ^ Ghert-Zand, Renee (30 December 2015). "Filmmaker chronicles synagogue restoration, ends up rebuilding own Jewish identity". Times of Israel.
  15. ^ Murrian, Samuel R. (7 May 2017). "12th Annual Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival Closes With Documentary Restoring Tomorrow". Parade Magazine. Parade. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  16. ^ McNary, Dave (14 June 2017). "Wilshire Boulevard Temple Documentary 'Restoring Tomorrow' Acquired by Seventh Art (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Variety. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  17. ^ Crust, Kevin. "Review: 'Restoring Tomorrow' engagingly chronicles Wilshire Boulevard Temple's revival – Los Angeles Times". latimes.com. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  18. ^ McNary, Dave (14 June 2017). "Wilshire Boulevard Temple Documentary 'Restoring Tomorrow' Acquired by Seventh Art (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  19. ^ "Restoring Tomorrow: A Tour of the Historic Wilshire Boulevard Temple". Guideposts. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  20. ^ "Filmmaker chronicles synagogue restoration, ends up rebuilding own Jewish identity". Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  21. ^ Gelmini, David (13 June 2016). "Exclusive: Aaron Wolf Talks TAR". Dread Central. Retrieved 15 August 2017.
  22. ^ Marchman, Kelli (3 June 2017). "Actor-Writer-Director Aaron Wolf Talks About His Upcoming Film 'TAR' In An Interview". HorrorFuel. Retrieved 15 August 2017.

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