“Bad Shabbos” is a comedy about family that gathers for the traditional Shabbos dinner, when the son brings his new Catholic girlfriend. That’s just the beginning of what happens before it takes a surprising turn. Zack Weiner co-wrote this film with his director Daniel Robbins. It will be the first film playing at the 17th annual Israel and Jewish Film Festival at the Weinstein JCC. There will be a Red Carpet Opening Night Premiere Party on January 8 with Zack attending. Today, Zack will talk about:
– Starting his work relationship with director Daniel Robins
– Creating a BDSM video to run for City Council
– How much of story was from his life
– Sharing his scripts with his mother & father, co-creator of “Dora the Explorer”
– Casting Kyra Sedgwick & Method Man
– Shooting on location in New York
– His upcoming script on chess boxing

LINK:
The Israeli & Jewish Film Festival