It started with a phone call on June 2008 from a production company in New York, who wanted to produce a movie about the people, who navigated and created the conditions for the negotiations which led to the peace process between Israel and Egypt.
I was asked to arrange some interviews with people that were involved with the first Camp David Peace Accord negotiations, which took place between the years 1977-1979.
I placed the phone calls for the interviews from California. Within three weeks, the producers and I went to Israel and had conducted interviews with Supreme Court Justice Elyakim, Rubinstein, Prof. Arye Naor, who was the Secretary of the Begin government, Major General Shlomo Gazit who was the head of the intelligence forces of the IDF, Dan Patir the Communications Advisor for PM Begin; Dr. Meir Rozen who helped craft the documents of the agreements; Yehiel Kadishai, who was Begin's right hand and closest friend; Avraham ( Avrash ) Tamir, who was an Minister of Parliament after his years as a General in the IDF, Yael Dayan, then a Deputy Mayor of Tel-Aviv, and journalists Smadar Peri and David Landau.
The stories are amazing.
While in Jerusalem I was asked by one of the Executive Producers how to have a red carpet opening for the movie? I came up with the idea to have the Opening night at the Monte Carlo TV Festival.
My husband, Farrell Meisel contacted David Tomatis, the director of the Festival and met him in Monte Carlo, where he presented the idea. David agreed.
Now, after nearly a year, Prince Albert II of Monaco will open the TV Festival. Not only the movie will be premiere in the Festival, it will be the opening movie of the Festival.
For the first time ever, a documentary movie will open the TV Festival in Monte Carlo, June 7, 2009.
When we came back from Israel. August 2008, I was asked by the executive producers to arrange the US interviews, which I did. We went to Washington DC to interview Jerry Rafshoon, who was President Carter's media advisor; Ambassador Samuel Lewis, William (Bill) Quandt, Stuart Eisenstat; Dr. Zbignew Brzezinski, and Wolf Blitzer, who was then the Washington Bureau Chief for The Jerusalem Post.
From there, we went to Atlanta to interview President Carter, which was very moving.
The last interview was conducted with Dr. Henry Kissinger in New York on April 1, 2009.
I am very happy that I have been able to achieve all these interviews.
The crew went to Egypt to interview Boutros-Boutros Ghali, and some other Egyptian politicians. I had arranged those interviews through an Egyptian producer contact, who was recommended to me by Smadar Peri and Hanani Rapaport from Jerusalem Capital Studios.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Sunday, November 4, 2007
A Little Bit About My Career
Specialization in production and public relations of international festivals, contests and concerts in the performing arts including television, stage and film; local and international community outreach, fundraising.
"Backdoor Channels: The Price For Peace"
Producer and Consultant
2008-2009
Producer of a feature-length documentary to premiere and open the 49th Annual Monte Carlo Television Festival in Monte Carlo, Monaco in the presence and under the auspices of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
The movie examines the relationships between the principles, who enabled the meetings behind the scenes, which led to the negotiations and signing of the first peace agreement between Israel and an Arab country, and former enemy.
The movie features former US President Jimmy Carter, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Stu Eisenstat, Wolf Blitzer, William "Bill" Quandt, Robert Lipschitz, former UN Secretary General Boutros-Boutros Gali, Supreme Court Judge Elkyakim Rubenstein, Professor Aryeh Naor, Israeli Major General Shlomo Gazit, Dan Pattir, US Ambassador Samuel Lewis, Meir Rosen, Yael Dayan, Gerald Rafshoon, Smadar Peri, David Laudau, among other personalities who were essential in the first Camp David Peace Accord, which resulted in the 1979 Camp David Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel.
As producer, among other responsiblities, I personally arranged for all the interviews and contacts for the movie.
I'm proud of the results.
BroadView Entertainment Group, Germany
”Munich”
2005-2006
Production consultant and researcher for this prime-time television special examining the events leading up to and following the attack on the Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972. This 90-minute program has aired around the world since August, 2006.
MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT
1993 – 1994
Program Researcher for “Mysteries of the Bible”
15-episode series broadcast on the Arts & Entertainment Network (A&E) in the U.S.
This led to a 72-episode commitment, which continues to air on The History Channel all over the world, and home video.
2001-2004
VERED KOLLEK – MEISEL Page 2
ASSOCIATED TELEVISION INTERNATIONAL
1990 – 1991
Associate Producer for Variety and Travel Special
Starring Charlton Heston
ISRAEL TOURISM MINISTRY
1986 – 1987, 1988
Executive Producer of the official Christmas ceremony, live from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem featuring 1,000 singers, and the Jerusalem Theatre.
INTERNATIONAL CHOIR ASSEMBLY
1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1998, 2001, 2003
Executive Producer of Production, Marketing and Public Relations,
Israel
Developed, produced and coordinated a series of live concerts on stage and television including 2,500 singers from 20 countries nationwide. Up to 16 simultaneous concerts were produced at various stages of the event.
Produced daily live productions for Israel Broadcasting Authority. Coordinated all television coverage for various worldwide television networks.
Assisted in fundraising activities worldwide for this non-profit organization.
Managed all public relations and press activities.
Executive Producer of this festival’s gala production, commemorating Israel’s 40th Anniversary (1988), featuring 1,500 singers on stage and 20 other concerts throughout the week.
VERED KOLLEK – MEISEL Page 3
INTERNATIONAL HARP CONTESTS
1985, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1998
Executive Producer of the Internationat Harp Contest, Production Marketing and Public Relations.
Jerusalem, Israel and New York, New York
Guided and executed the development of all phases of productions, fundraising, and coordinating all stages of the competition with over 40 harpists from 21 countries. This also incorporated the opening and closing gala concerts with finalists and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
Fundraising activities included obtaining individual donors, corporations, foundations and sponsors.
Developed an international multi-media marketing and public relations strategy.
Coordinated live coverage for Japanese and various American television networks from the 1985 event to 2004.
Producer of contest winners’ debut recitals and concerts in Lincoln Center, New York.
ISRAEL’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY OVERSEAS EVENTS
1987 – 1988
Producer for special events and performances in the United States, on behalf of the America-Israel Friendship League, in association with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, which included:
Production and sponsorship consultant for WWOR-TV, New York’s, “Israel at 40” programming project, which featured over eighteen hours of on-location magazine and current affairs series from Israel. Responsibilities included the coordination of talent, production and security clearances; story and content selection. Assisted the ad sales department in soliticing sponsors for the programs.
Supervised the production of Gospel concerts throughout California.
VERED KOLLEK – MEISEL Page 4
IFS TELEVISION & FILM
1985
Production consultant for Bobby Jones variety special, which aired in the U.S., Europe, Central and South Africa.
CANNON FILMS
1983 – 1984
Supervised the public relations and promotion for “Dead End,” “Forced Witness,” and “Up your Anchor” theatricals.
INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION
1979-2004
Executive Producer and Director for a series of weekly (12) classic concerts broadcast on France, Uruguay and Central Africa Television Screened at the MIP Festival in Cannes France.
OTHER FESTIVALS & CONGRESSES & TV PROJECTS
INTERNATIONAL EMMYS
2005
Produced a panel in association with National Association of Television Programming Executives (NATPE) convention in Las Vegas on international television. NATPE is the largest television program conference in the world, with over 10,000 attendees.
ISRAEL HERITAGE CONCERTS
1987
Executive Producer, Fundraising, Marketing and Promotion. A series of 40 concerts exposing the origins of Jewish ethnic music.
A 13 hour series, which aired on WNET/Thirteen, the PBS flagship station in New York City.
VERED KOLLEK – MEISEL Page 5
40th ANNIVERSARY INTERNATIONAL CANTORS ASSEMBLY
1987 (New York’s Carnegie Hall; Habima Theatre, Tel Aviv; Binyaneihauma Theatre and Convention Center, Jerusalem)
Executive Producer and promoter of 10 concerts with 700 cantors from around the world.
ISRAEL FESTIVAL
1983, 1985-1987
Annual cultural event featuring over 400 international performers.
Supervised all production, public relations and press for all television and radio stations.
INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVALS
1983, 1984 & 1986, Jerusalem
Production, marketing, pubic relations and press consultant.
11TH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR
1983, Jerusalem
Director of Public Relations
12th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS FOR JEWISH STUDIES
1997, Jerusalem
Director of Press and Public Relations
THE 10TH INTERNATIONAL DEBATING COMPETITION
1998, Jerusalem
Director of Press and Public Relations
EARLIER EXPERIENCE
SHERATON HOTEL, JERUSALEM
1981
Supervised the public relations launch of the hotel.
VERED KOLLEK – MEISEL Page 6
EARLIER EXPERIENCE (Continued)
JERUSALEM SCOPE MAGAZINE
1980 – 1981
Owner, Editor and Publisher for weekly entertainment magazine with a circulation of 20,000 copies.
DALLAS TV series
1983
Coordinated the tour of the cast of the CBS-TV series to visit Israel over a two-week period.
THE ISRAEL ECONOMIST/ KOLLEK & SON LTD.
1976 – 1979
Managing Director of printing and publishing house for specialty and mass-circulation books, publications, catalogues and magazines.
PUBLISHED WORKS
1977 “A Poem”
Poetry book
1981 “General Explanations for Adults”
A children’s poetry book
1984 “Yaron and the Balloon”
Children’s book, which was also produced as a play.
1993 “The Bubble”
Poetry book
1998 “Danielle”
An espionage novel
VERED KOLLEK – MEISEL Page 7
2000-2006 23 Coffee Table Photo Albums
published my photos by The International Library of Photography
Winner of 2 awards for “Outstanding Photography.”
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: Austrian, Israeli (with American green card)
Date of birth: 27 October 1955
"Backdoor Channels: The Price For Peace"
Producer and Consultant
2008-2009
Producer of a feature-length documentary to premiere and open the 49th Annual Monte Carlo Television Festival in Monte Carlo, Monaco in the presence and under the auspices of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
The movie examines the relationships between the principles, who enabled the meetings behind the scenes, which led to the negotiations and signing of the first peace agreement between Israel and an Arab country, and former enemy.
The movie features former US President Jimmy Carter, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Stu Eisenstat, Wolf Blitzer, William "Bill" Quandt, Robert Lipschitz, former UN Secretary General Boutros-Boutros Gali, Supreme Court Judge Elkyakim Rubenstein, Professor Aryeh Naor, Israeli Major General Shlomo Gazit, Dan Pattir, US Ambassador Samuel Lewis, Meir Rosen, Yael Dayan, Gerald Rafshoon, Smadar Peri, David Laudau, among other personalities who were essential in the first Camp David Peace Accord, which resulted in the 1979 Camp David Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel.
As producer, among other responsiblities, I personally arranged for all the interviews and contacts for the movie.
I'm proud of the results.
BroadView Entertainment Group, Germany
”Munich”
2005-2006
Production consultant and researcher for this prime-time television special examining the events leading up to and following the attack on the Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972. This 90-minute program has aired around the world since August, 2006.
MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT
1993 – 1994
Program Researcher for “Mysteries of the Bible”
15-episode series broadcast on the Arts & Entertainment Network (A&E) in the U.S.
This led to a 72-episode commitment, which continues to air on The History Channel all over the world, and home video.
2001-2004
VERED KOLLEK – MEISEL Page 2
ASSOCIATED TELEVISION INTERNATIONAL
1990 – 1991
Associate Producer for Variety and Travel Special
Starring Charlton Heston
ISRAEL TOURISM MINISTRY
1986 – 1987, 1988
Executive Producer of the official Christmas ceremony, live from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem featuring 1,000 singers, and the Jerusalem Theatre.
INTERNATIONAL CHOIR ASSEMBLY
1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1998, 2001, 2003
Executive Producer of Production, Marketing and Public Relations,
Israel
Developed, produced and coordinated a series of live concerts on stage and television including 2,500 singers from 20 countries nationwide. Up to 16 simultaneous concerts were produced at various stages of the event.
Produced daily live productions for Israel Broadcasting Authority. Coordinated all television coverage for various worldwide television networks.
Assisted in fundraising activities worldwide for this non-profit organization.
Managed all public relations and press activities.
Executive Producer of this festival’s gala production, commemorating Israel’s 40th Anniversary (1988), featuring 1,500 singers on stage and 20 other concerts throughout the week.
VERED KOLLEK – MEISEL Page 3
INTERNATIONAL HARP CONTESTS
1985, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1998
Executive Producer of the Internationat Harp Contest, Production Marketing and Public Relations.
Jerusalem, Israel and New York, New York
Guided and executed the development of all phases of productions, fundraising, and coordinating all stages of the competition with over 40 harpists from 21 countries. This also incorporated the opening and closing gala concerts with finalists and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
Fundraising activities included obtaining individual donors, corporations, foundations and sponsors.
Developed an international multi-media marketing and public relations strategy.
Coordinated live coverage for Japanese and various American television networks from the 1985 event to 2004.
Producer of contest winners’ debut recitals and concerts in Lincoln Center, New York.
ISRAEL’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY OVERSEAS EVENTS
1987 – 1988
Producer for special events and performances in the United States, on behalf of the America-Israel Friendship League, in association with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, which included:
Production and sponsorship consultant for WWOR-TV, New York’s, “Israel at 40” programming project, which featured over eighteen hours of on-location magazine and current affairs series from Israel. Responsibilities included the coordination of talent, production and security clearances; story and content selection. Assisted the ad sales department in soliticing sponsors for the programs.
Supervised the production of Gospel concerts throughout California.
VERED KOLLEK – MEISEL Page 4
IFS TELEVISION & FILM
1985
Production consultant for Bobby Jones variety special, which aired in the U.S., Europe, Central and South Africa.
CANNON FILMS
1983 – 1984
Supervised the public relations and promotion for “Dead End,” “Forced Witness,” and “Up your Anchor” theatricals.
INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION
1979-2004
Executive Producer and Director for a series of weekly (12) classic concerts broadcast on France, Uruguay and Central Africa Television Screened at the MIP Festival in Cannes France.
OTHER FESTIVALS & CONGRESSES & TV PROJECTS
INTERNATIONAL EMMYS
2005
Produced a panel in association with National Association of Television Programming Executives (NATPE) convention in Las Vegas on international television. NATPE is the largest television program conference in the world, with over 10,000 attendees.
ISRAEL HERITAGE CONCERTS
1987
Executive Producer, Fundraising, Marketing and Promotion. A series of 40 concerts exposing the origins of Jewish ethnic music.
A 13 hour series, which aired on WNET/Thirteen, the PBS flagship station in New York City.
VERED KOLLEK – MEISEL Page 5
40th ANNIVERSARY INTERNATIONAL CANTORS ASSEMBLY
1987 (New York’s Carnegie Hall; Habima Theatre, Tel Aviv; Binyaneihauma Theatre and Convention Center, Jerusalem)
Executive Producer and promoter of 10 concerts with 700 cantors from around the world.
ISRAEL FESTIVAL
1983, 1985-1987
Annual cultural event featuring over 400 international performers.
Supervised all production, public relations and press for all television and radio stations.
INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVALS
1983, 1984 & 1986, Jerusalem
Production, marketing, pubic relations and press consultant.
11TH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR
1983, Jerusalem
Director of Public Relations
12th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS FOR JEWISH STUDIES
1997, Jerusalem
Director of Press and Public Relations
THE 10TH INTERNATIONAL DEBATING COMPETITION
1998, Jerusalem
Director of Press and Public Relations
EARLIER EXPERIENCE
SHERATON HOTEL, JERUSALEM
1981
Supervised the public relations launch of the hotel.
VERED KOLLEK – MEISEL Page 6
EARLIER EXPERIENCE (Continued)
JERUSALEM SCOPE MAGAZINE
1980 – 1981
Owner, Editor and Publisher for weekly entertainment magazine with a circulation of 20,000 copies.
DALLAS TV series
1983
Coordinated the tour of the cast of the CBS-TV series to visit Israel over a two-week period.
THE ISRAEL ECONOMIST/ KOLLEK & SON LTD.
1976 – 1979
Managing Director of printing and publishing house for specialty and mass-circulation books, publications, catalogues and magazines.
PUBLISHED WORKS
1977 “A Poem”
Poetry book
1981 “General Explanations for Adults”
A children’s poetry book
1984 “Yaron and the Balloon”
Children’s book, which was also produced as a play.
1993 “The Bubble”
Poetry book
1998 “Danielle”
An espionage novel
VERED KOLLEK – MEISEL Page 7
2000-2006 23 Coffee Table Photo Albums
published my photos by The International Library of Photography
Winner of 2 awards for “Outstanding Photography.”
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: Austrian, Israeli (with American green card)
Date of birth: 27 October 1955
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