https://www.arielkavoussi.com/selectedvideos daily 0.75 2026-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1558495298199-RFTLA20FI3KL99ZHM62K/vlcsnap-2019-05-21-18h51m24s709.png Selected Films - Taking Tacheles (2014) "Taking Tacheles" is a short documentary about the fall of one of Berlin's most famous alternative landmarks, the "Kunsthaus Tacheles." Tacheles, a bomb-damaged former department store, had a long intricate history as a self-organized, anarchist arts collective. However, by 2010, this famous house for free-thought was already subsumed by ruthless capitalism ~~ Due to a problem with its lease, the Tacheles artists faced eviction to make way for lavish development. (*The house officially closed in 2012.) Directed by: Ariel Kavoussi, Justin Kavoussi Written/Produced/Voice-Over: Ariel Kavoussi Cinematography/Sound: Justin Kavoussi Editing: Ariel Kavoussi, Justin Kavoussi Animation: Onur Tukel Poster Design: Alison Kobayashi Made with a Grant from Williams College Bostert Fellowship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1558496822248-CI4HNSDDM4J0HTMRRXRF/vlcsnap-2019-05-21-20h22m32s107.png Selected Films - Gina Goes Swimming (2012) In this short film, Gina goes swimming. Starring: Gina Chung Director / Writer / Editor: Ariel Kavoussi Director of Photography / Sound: Ariel Kavoussi, Carlos Diaz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1558496666909-AA6MCUY28DP5267CJLKP/vlcsnap-2019-05-21-19h47m43s746.png Selected Films - Butter Commercial (2010) "Butter Commercial" is a commercial for butter. Directed/Produced/Edited/Written by: Ariel Kavoussi Cinematography: Ariel Kavoussi, Leo Winslow Starring: Moa Malan, James Novak V.O: Katerina Vlasakova **WINNER BEST IN CATEGORY: "PARODY" AT 2012 WILLIAMS COLLEGE MEC FILM FESTIVAL** https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1558497546339-RHVULW70XSS5TP0N9M7R/BMYL_SCREENSHOT.png Selected Films - Bring Me Your Love / Dej Mi Lásku (2015) Bring Me Your Love / Dej Mi Lásku (2015) Based on Charles Bukowski’s “Bring Me Your Love” Starring Pavlína Mourková Jindřich Kout Igor Farbák Laima Mitene with Maggie Maxwell Helena Hulickova Jakub Dubský Dušan Palenčár Director of Photography Liv Settergren Larsen Editor Justin Kavoussi 1st Assistant Director Tasha Cohen 1st Assistant Camera Arunchit Sasivimolkul 2nd Assistant Director Ashley Mitchell Gaffer Billy Rayner 2nd Assistant Camera Elizabeth Howland Samuel Jacob Script Supervisor Mohan Reddy Make-Up Egle Kochova TRANSLATORS Marie Barvinkova Veronkia Zímová Property Master Kristján Kristjánsson Sound Mixers Finn McFadden James Moe Novak Boom Operator Joona Saastamoinen Producers Katerina Vlasakova Helena Novakova Ariel Kavoussi Costumes Stepanka Trendova Costumes provided by Barrandov Studios ASSISTANT EDITOR Steve Reverand CATERING & KRAFT SERVICES PROVIDED BY Mari Jännetyinen Fabien Devilla MUSIC “Hřbitove, Hřbitove, Zahrádko Zelená” by Stanislav Gana Special Thanks The Algerian Embassy in Prague, Czech Republic Richard Kavoussi Judith Salavetz Robby Finley Isaac Trujillo Jiří Košťál https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1558546779305-MP2I3TG1FR8J1QFTD6M3/vlcsnap-2019-05-21-19h41m52s544.png Selected Films - Poppy (2007) A short documentary about the filmmaker’s Iranian grandfather, Jamshid Kavoussi. Director/Editor/Producer/Sound/D.P: Ariel Kavoussi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1612974702448-Q992U7UNEI9CK6SQPSYP/OTHER0.png Selected Films - Coffee with Jütka (TBD) A short documentary about the filmmaker’s mother, Jütka Salavetz. Directed, Edited, Sound and Shot by: Ariel Kavoussi Additional D.P / Sound: Justin Kavoussi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1620846839403-9RIVYJXGSADA216A0ZNZ/image-asset.jpeg Selected Films - "Women Stand Up" - Ariel Kavoussi Stand up Comedy Set for “Women Stand Up” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1603655229864-64QSGZ2J5NULVU2T17K5/422A6466.MOV.00_51_55_01.Still001.png Selected Films - RITA WISHMAN'S BIRTHDAY (2020) "Rita Wishman's Birthday" is a dark comedy about 'Rita Wishman's' (played by Ariel Kavoussi) 30th birthday. “Probably really the only pandemic movie mankind will want (or need) to explain that/this era to us in future times.” - Andrew Bujalski Charlotte Film Festival (Virtual Edition) 2020, Official Selection Director/Producer/Writer/Editor: Ariel Kavoussi Starring: Ariel Kavoussi, Magnus Kavoussi, Judith Salavetz, Max Drazen Cinematography/Sound: Moebius Simmons Additional Editor: Justin Kavoussi Color Correct: Jenny Montgomery Special Thanks: Lillian LaSalle, Nick Kavoussi, Saemi Kavoussi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1558485135022-K2MJO97MV9MOXHGK74FJ/Screen+Shot+2019-05-21+at+6.32.10+PM.png Selected Films - Birdshit (2020) A New Film about a young woman named Birdie Roznack trying to make her way in NYC. “Birdshit," is a new episodically-linked film that follows the trials and tribulations of a socially awkward, but ambitious young woman named 'Birdie Roznack' as she attempts to find meaning, success and love in Ridgewood, Queens and the surrounding areas. Please follow @birdieroznack on Instagram for updates. Photo: @willrahilly. Coming soon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1558495705213-G9BMN3HV7TWL1DM1CBV4/vlcsnap-2019-05-21-20h14m45s077.png Selected Films - Dear Journal (2015) A short performance-based experimental video about the artist at age 7, 4, 13, and 22. “Dear Journal” premiered at Anthology Film Archives’s feminist screening program “Stories We Tell: A Night of Film and Video.” Official Selection 2026 - Nothing Happens Film Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1778798375105-0XITFWJQB9VV56LYNK2R/image-asset.png Selected Films - Lesbian Cannibal Rapists II (2009) Winner, Best film at Prague Film School Awards (2009) Official Selection, New Plaza Cinema Shorts Night (2026) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1778798721387-59FNZWA7R1RYC80V6ERA/image-asset.png Selected Films - Project Activity Book (2010) "Activity Book" is a children's series about the adventures of Ariel and her friend Mr. Wutherspoon. In this episode, Ariel teaches Mr. Wutherspoon about the meaning of desire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1778799154512-615R7UXAMMX0Q2M2SUTL/image-asset.png Selected Films - Rape Scene (2007) A feminist appropriated footage project inspired by Vivian Sobcheck’s academic essay “No lies: The direct cinema as rape.” — An ambivalent video art piece about how rape is filmed and portrayed in cinema. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1778799405513-PHN2MPI33RO3Y2JG34AO/image-asset.png Selected Films - Carlos (2012) A video artist doesn't know how to make art, so pursues other activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1778852506849-HJBHALAA0NGJ6LF53CNN/image-asset.png Selected Films - Official Trailer for "The Poet and the Professor" Created for the 10th Anniversary Screening at “On the Verge” Banned from Meta https://www.arielkavoussi.com/the-next-big-one-a-comedy-with-three-potential-problems daily 1.0 2025-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/da6ec749-a5d0-4fba-974b-2beaf2b45164/TNBO-Poster1.jpg The Next Big One: A Comedy with Three Potential Problems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ce44430b8c98b0001e6bbab/1746706688721-YST0I9MVV03QY7TBATJ5/image-asset.png The Next Big One: A Comedy with Three Potential Problems - JNGL HoldLine Call the number. 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