Acclaimed Documentarian Leaves Simon Wiesenthal Center, Starts Own Venture

In a significant move, Richard Trank, the Oscar-winning filmmaker who spent decades working at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, has departed the organization to launch his own production company, Sea Point Films and Media. Trank, who previously oversaw the programming of media content for SWC's Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles and Jerusalem, is now embarking on a new chapter with his own venture.

Sea Point Films and Media will specialize in nonfiction projects, but the company will also tackle narrative works. Trank already has three documentaries in the pipeline, with two currently in production and another in development. The first two films, "Always 28" and "The Road Home," explore powerful stories - the former highlighting the largely forgotten tale of a Jewish-American soldier wounded on D-Day, while the latter chronicles the resilience of Israelis in the aftermath of the deadliest attacks against Jews since the Holocaust, which occurred on October 7, 2023.

The third documentary, "Toto & Coco," is also being simultaneously developed as a narrative series, showcasing Trank's versatility and ambition in tackling diverse storytelling formats. With his wealth of experience and a focus on impactful nonfiction narratives, Trank's new venture is poised to make a significant mark in the industry.