Orbit Films Information

Orbit Films was founded by award-winning director/producer Dror Soref. Soref is an award-winning filmmaker who, shortly after attending USC Film School, started his career directing music videos for "Weird Al" Yankovic, which helped establish the rock parodist as a major star. Following his success in music videos, Soref landed a housekeeping deal at Paramount Studios. The Seventh Coin, starring Peter O'Toole, became Soref's debut as a feature film writer/director. While at Paramount, Soref founded Orbit Productions, serving as one of its commercial directors. As Orbit's CEO, Soref ran one of Hollywood's most successful commercial production companies - a skillful melding of creative, administrative and financial abilities. Soref parlayed his career in commercials into feature films, signing a multiple-picture deal with Mike Medavoy's Phoenix Pictures with one for Soref himself to direct. The first motion picture under this deal was Basic starring John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson, released by Columbia Pictures. In 2009, Soref wrote, directed and produced the critically acclaimed thriller Not Forgotten, starring Simon Baker, Paz Vega and Chloe Moretz. The film was selected for a Special Screening at the Slamdance Film Festival, and was accorded rave reviews by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. In 2012, Soref directed and produced the short film Morning, starring celebrated Israeli actress Hani Furstenberg.