Ilyssa Peltz
Producer /
Assistant Director
ABOUT ME
As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and an accomplished filmmaker, I’m passionate about bringing untold stories to life. My recent web series, The Haunting of Moonshine Mary, has earned international recognition, receiving multiple awards at film festivals around the world.
In addition to my work as a creator, I’ve spent years as a DGA Assistant Director, helping guide mid- to high-level productions to successful, on-time, and on-budget completion. This experience has shaped my ability to balance creative vision with strong leadership and execution.
I’m always excited to collaborate with new artists and bring fresh, compelling stories to the screen. Let’s connect and make something meaningful.
Shorts
Shorts
Where Do The Torahs Go?
Stay Together- Short Film
The Sour Dough
Experience as an
Assistant Director
Each set has taught me more about the industry and how to be a strong Assistant Director. I love this role and having the responsibility to help bring productions to life.
Accolades and Press
PRESS:
Rising Stars: Meet Ilyssa Peltz- Voyage LA Magazine 2022
Interview about Short Documentary Film
-Cleveland Jewish News Article
ACCOLADES:
Where Do The Torahs Go? - Short Documentary Film - 2014
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Official Selection of Chagrin Documentary film Festival 2015
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Award of Merit at IndieFest Film Awards 2015
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Best Documentary at the BGSU Film and Media Festival
Stay Together-Short Film (2019)
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Official Selection of Hollywood's Month Film Festival 2022
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Semi Finalist of Sweden Film Awards 2022
The Sour Dough - Short Film (2020)
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Official Selection of Curbside Shorts Film Challenge 2020
The Haunting Of Moonshine Mary - Web Series (2020)
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Best Horror Short winner at Medusa Film Festival 2022
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Best Web Series/Tv pilot winner at Austin International Art Festival 2022
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Best Short Series / Tv Pilot / Web Series at Cult Movies International Film Festival (9th Season)
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Quarter Finalist of Do It Zero Film Festival 2022
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Semi Finalist of Phoenix Shorts Awards 2022
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Semi Finalist of London Indie Short Festival
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Official Selection of World Webfest Mania 2022
How to Flirt With a Witch - Pilot Script (2026)
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Semi Finalist - Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards 2026
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Semi Finalist - Hollywood Storytellers Script Competition 2026
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Semi Finalist - Inroads Screenwriting Fellowship - 2026
