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Daniel Amsel, by Marie Rouge, at Series Mania festival

Daniel Amsel is a screenwriter, producer, and development executive. His projects have premiered at various television festivals and outlets worldwide, including in Europe, the UK, Korea, South America, and India. He is best known for co-writing the Israeli TV series Euphoria, which was later adapted[1] by HBO into an Emmy Award-winning show by the same name[2].

Career

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Amsel's career includes several prominent projects that have gained international recognition. He co-wrote the original Israeli version of Euphoria, which was later adapted by HBO into a critically acclaimed American series[3]. The adaptation became one of HBO's most-watched shows, earning a significant place in popular culture[4].

Amsel co-created and Co-wrote Valley of Tears, a historical drama centered on the Yom Kippur War, which released as the "biggest-budget TV drama series" in Israel[5]. The series, which aired on HBO Max[6], received strong international viewership and acclaim[7].

He also contributed as a writer to No Man’s Land, a thriller exploring the Syrian civil war through personal and global narratives. The series aired on Hulu and Arte, with a second season now in last stages of production[8].

Another notable work is Red Skies, which Amsel co-created and served as showrunner. The drama series received recognition at the Series Mania Festival in Lille, Berlin Festival for Television[9], Buenos Aires Film Festival, and India International Film Festival[10], earning awards and nominations for its storytelling. A second season is in progress[11].

Amsel also worked on The Gordin Cell[12], a psychological drama about family and espionage that inspired international adaptations, including Allegiance for NBC[13] and Spy in South Korea[14].

He also co-wrote Traitor, a suspenseful series that delves into themes of loyalty and identity, which was dubbed "Berlinale Series Market Selects" at the Berlin festival[15].

In addition to his writing credits, Amsel has worked as a drama executive and script editor, collaborating with international studios and talent to oversee project development and maintain high production standards.

Upcoming Projects

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Amsel is actively involved in several new and continuing projects. Among his anticipated works is Trust No One, a drama series he co-created and developed for Keshet and Netflix[16], where he also serves as showrunner[17].

Another significant project is Bad Boy, which he co-created for HOT, and is scheduled to air at Netflix[18], which recently had its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival[19].

Additionally, Amsel is contributing as a writer to the second season of No Man’s Land, continuing the intense and gripping storytelling that defined the first season.

Awards & Honors

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Daniel Amsel's work has received significant recognition within the television industry, earning awards and nominations from esteemed international festivals and academies. His original Israeli series Euphoria was nominated for Best Drama Series and Best Screenplay for Drama Series at the Israeli Television Academy Awards, an early marker of its critical success before its adaptation by HBO.

The series Red Skies won Best Drama Series at the Berlin Festival for Television[20], the Buenos Aires Film Festival[21], and the India International Film Festival[22], while also earning a nomination for Best Drama Series at the Series Mania Festival.

Both No Man’s Land and Valley of Tears were nominated in the official competition at the Series Mania Festival, further highlighting Amsel's role in bringing Israeli dramas to a global audience[23][24].

Additionally, Trust No One garnered a nomination for Best Drama at the Monte Carlo TV Festival[25].

References

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  1. ^ Watson, Averie (2022-02-14). "The Show That Inspired Euphoria Has a Tragic Ending". CBR. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  2. ^ "Euphoria". Television Academy. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  3. ^ Birnbaum, Debra (2018-03-13). "HBO Orders Pilot for Israeli Drama 'Euphoria'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  4. ^ Maas, Jennifer (2022-02-28). "'Euphoria' Is Now HBO's Second-Most Watched Show Behind 'Game of Thrones'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  5. ^ Hopewell, John (2020-03-25). "Series Mania Confirms Titles, Launches Pioneering Virtual Digital Forum". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  6. ^ Grater, Tom (2020-10-13). "HBO Max Swoops On Global Rights To Israel's Most Expensive TV Series 'Valley Of Tears' In Deal With WestEnd". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  7. ^ "Valley of Tears: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  8. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2022-11-29). "'Fauda' Director Rotem Shamir Commences 'No Man's Land' Second Season in Morocco". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  9. ^ SemiColonWeb. "FormatBiz | Israeli drama Red Skies takes top honors at the TV Series Festival Berlin". www.formatbiz.it. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  10. ^ "גאווה ישראלית: "שמיים אדומים" קטפה הישג בינלאומי אדיר". www.maariv.co.il (in Hebrew). 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  11. ^ Whittock, Jesse (2023-05-18). "'Red Skies': Big-Ticket Israeli Drama From 'Euphoria' And 'Shtisel' Execs Lands Second Season Before First Run Launch". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  12. ^ https://kneller.co.il/daniel-amsel/?lang=en&format=pdf
  13. ^ Caspi, David (2015-02-05). "NBC's 'Allegiance': How It Stacks Up to the Israeli Original". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  14. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (2014-12-03). "Israeli Spy Drama 'The Gordin Cell' Picked Up For a South Korean Remake". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  15. ^ Balaga, Marta (2023-02-20). "7 TV Shows Not To Miss at Berlin". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  16. ^ "Israeli thriller 'Trust No One' sold to Netflix". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  17. ^ Croll, Ben (2023-06-19). "No One Is Safe in Israeli Cyber Security Thriller 'Trust No One'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  18. ^ Goldbart, Max (2024-11-26). "Netflix Picks Up Israeli Juvenile Prison Series 'Bad Boy' From 'Euphoria' Creator Ron Leshem & Hagar Ben-Asher". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  19. ^ "Bad Boy". TIFF. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  20. ^ ""שמיים אדומים" זכתה בפרס "סדרת הדרמה הטובה ביותר" בפסטיבל ברלין - וואלה תרבות". וואלה (in Hebrew). 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  21. ^ ""שמים אדומים" זכתה בפרס סדרת הדרמה הטובה ביותר בפסטיבל הקולנוע הבינלאומי BUIFF". רשת 13 (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  22. ^ "רשת 13 יכולה להיות גאה: "שמים אדומים" בפרס בינלאומי נוסף". Ice (in Hebrew). 2023-07-30. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  23. ^ "NO MAN'S LAND". Festival Séries Mania. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  24. ^ "VALLEY OF TEARS". Festival Séries Mania. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  25. ^ www.keshetinternational.com https://www.keshetinternational.com/ki-news/trust-no-one-selected-in-competition-at-monte-carlo-tv-festival. Retrieved 2024-11-20. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)


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