The Mohel

After celebrating the birth of their first child, James and Lola are faced with family expectations and financial strain as they fly in a Mohel to perform their son’s Brit Milah – The circumcision ceremony.

Written & Directed by Charles Wahl

Starring Daniel Maslany, Kaelen Ohm, Sam Rosenthal, Sherry Smith, Bob Mann, JoAnne Miller, Breton McKay

Editor: Amy Mielke
DOP: Guy Godfree CSC
Production Designer: Michael Pierson
Colourist: Wade Odlum
Executive Producer: Mike Masters
Producer: Charles Wahl, Evan Kelly, Gharrett Patrick Paon
Distributor: Ouat Media

World Premiere – 2021 SXSW Film Festival
Winner – 2021 Palm Springs International ShortFest – Best Live Action Short 15 Minutes and Under **Oscar Qualifying
Official Selection – 2021 Seattle International Film Festival
Official Selection – 2021 Regard: Saguenay International Short Film Festival
Official Selection – 2021 Indy Shorts International Film Festival
Official Selection – 2021 Vancouver International Film Festival
Official Selection – 2021 Hamptons International Film Festival
Official Selection – 2021 San Diego International ShortsFest
Official Selection – 2021 FIN: Atlantic International Film Festival
Official Selection – 2021 Salute Your Shorts Film Festival
Winner – 2021 Charlottetown Film Festival Best Screenwriting
Official Selection – 2021 UK Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection – 2021 Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection – 2021 Boston Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection – 2021 Atlantic Jewish Film Festival
Winner – 2022 Denver Jewish Film Festival Audience Choice Award for Best Narrative Short
Official Selection – 2022 Austin Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection – 2022 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection – 2022 Fargo Film Festival
Winner – 2022 Bucharest Short Film Festival Jury Award of Recognition