Naomi Levari
A transnational film producer who bridges European art-house sensibilities with global television, turning scripts into award-winning international hits.
Born 1978 (age 48)·German-American-Israeli film producer and story editor·Birthday: October 10·Generation X
Biography
Born in 1978, Naomi Levari has built a career defined by borderless storytelling. With roots in Germany, America, and Israel, she co-founded Black Sheep Film Productions and Electric Sheep GmbH, becoming a pivotal force in developing and shepherding complex narratives to the screen. Her skill lies not just in financing but in deep script consultation, shaping stories that resonate across cultures. This editorial rigor has led her projects to premiere at the world's most prestigious festivals, from Cannes to Venice, and to rack up over a hundred international awards. More than a producer, Levari operates as a cultural conduit, identifying and nurturing voices that might otherwise go unheard, and proving that compelling drama is a universal language. Her work, including series that have won Israel's top television honors, reflects a belief in the power of nuanced, character-driven storytelling.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Naomi was born in 1978, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Naomi Was Born
The biggest hits of 1978
#1 Movie
Grease
Best Picture
The Deer Hunter
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Naomi's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1978Born
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1983Started school
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1991Became a teenager
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1994Could drive
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1996Could vote
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Turned 21
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2008Turned 30
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 40
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 48 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-founded two production companies, Black Sheep Film Productions and Electric Sheep GmbH.
- Produced work that has premiered at Cannes, Berlin, Venice, and Toronto International Film Festivals.
- Accumulated over 100 international awards for her film and television projects.
- Won two Israeli Television Academy Awards for Best Series for her producing work.
Did You Know?
She holds triple citizenship: German, American, and Israeli.
Her work has been showcased at Series Mania, a major international TV festival.
Her professional title often includes 'development executive,' highlighting her focus on story shaping.
“The best stories are the ones that make you question which side of the border you're on.”
