Niv Koren

Producer

Screenwriter, creator, and cultural entrepreneur, and a graduate of Minshar School of Art’s Film Department. In recent years, he has worked across film, culture, and hospitality, including five years managing a wine bar in Jaffa, where his work also engaged with wine, agriculture, and local produce. As a filmmaker, he develops independent films and screenplays, with a particular interest in genre cinema and the intersection of absurdism, horror, and drama. Alongside his creative work, Koren produces cultural events and develops new cultural initiatives. He currently produces Utopia 2026, Tel Aviv’s International Festival for Science Fiction and Horror Film, and is involved in developing