REBECCA ISRAEL is a NY Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker committed to telling small, thoughtful stories that represent big ideas. Throughout her career, she focuses on exploring what "success" means in different cultures and how these perspectives appear in education around the world. Her work has been featured on HBO, PBS, Sundance Channel, Comedy Central, and NBC Universal.  
 
Rebecca is originally from Chicago(a midwesty at heart!), currently based in Brooklyn, and often works on projects abroad.  She is a member of Docshop, a chapter of Filmshop and IBEW Local 1212.