Hudson Films

21/08/2025

Work lately: Three projects that couldn’t be more different.

▶️ Just wrapped filming with Mosaic United and Shalom Corp - capturing stories of volunteers in Israel and what they really get from giving.

▶️ In pre-production for Kivunim, creating an impact film about how they help people with disabilities build independent, fulfilling lives.

▶️ Planning a bridge-building film connecting Israeli society and the diaspora - something we can all admit is sorely needed right now.

Three different organizations, three different causes.

But I keep seeing the same theme:
people choosing to show up and make a difference.

Whether filming, planning, or editing - it all comes down to moving from talking to doing.

That’s the storytelling I love being part of.

What draws you to work that feels like it matters?

23/07/2025

Day 2 prep mode.

Here’s what most people don’t realize about documentary editing - the real work happens before you even touch the timeline.

I’m working on a project that’s going to be a multi-day edit, which means I need to get organized now or I’ll lose the story thread completely.

When you’re editing donor videos or testimonials, you can’t just wing it. You need a system. I spend the first chunk of time labeling everything, creating rough sequences, and mapping out the emotional arc before I start cutting.

Here’s what I mean - if I just dive into editing without this prep, I’ll get lost in the footage and lose sight of what the donor actually needs to feel.

It’s not glamorous, but this is how you create videos that actually move people to give.
Anyone else obsessive about organization before diving into creative work? 👇

12/01/2025

Today feels big.

I’m heading to my first business retreat since having kids.

Three days. A hotel. Complete relaxation.

When I had kids and started my business, I built my work life around my family—because they’re my top priority. But I didn’t start my business just to stay home. I started it because I love what I do.

Still, I found myself holding onto beliefs like:
“I can’t go away overnight.”
“I can’t travel abroad for work.”
“Certain jobs just won’t work for me.”

But here’s the thing: those were just stories I told myself.

Is it harder to make this happen? Of course. You don’t want to know the hoops I had to jump through to be here!

But when something matters, you can make it work. The extra effort is always worth it.

Sometimes, breaking free from the stories we tell ourselves is the first step toward real growth.

What’s one belief you’ve challenged lately?

24/12/2024

05/12/2024

Not every story needs polished perfection.

Meet Victoria.

She’s a Ukrainian refugee who fled Bucha—a town forever marked by tragedy in 2022. Now, she’s rebuilding her life in Israel.

When Victoria invited us into her home to share her story, I knew the visuals had to match the rawness of her journey.

Simple. Honest. Undistracted.

Her home became the backdrop—not the focus—so the spotlight stayed on her resilience, her emotions, and her strength.

Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do as a filmmaker is let the story speak for itself.

🎥 Every detail matters.

24/11/2024

Today, when you mention Matnat Chaim, almost everyone in schools in Israel knows: Kidney Donation.

But it wasn't always that way.

Judy was one of the first people in Israel to give a kidney altruistically, to someone she has never met before.

This is her story.