Emilio Schenker is the CEO of SIPUR, an Israel-based global entertainment studio chaired by former Paramount Global Chair Shari Redstone and focused on elevating high-end film and television projects to the international stage through strategic partnerships.

The studio’s recent works include the new Israeli drama sensation for Netflix, BAD BOY; the medical thriller series HEART OF A KILLER, featuring Niv Sultan; the global co-production ofthe music-filled romantic comedy NOA, starring Israel’s biggest pop star Noa Kirel and Argentine actor/pop singer Agustin Bernasconi; the Emmy Award-winning Yariv Mozer Oct. 7 th
documentary feature WE WILL DANCE AGAIN and acclaimed THE DEVIL’S CONFESSION: THE LOST EICHMANN TAPES; as well as docuseries MUNICH ’72; reality dating show HUNGRY FOR LOVE; Paul Schrader’s latest feature, OH CANADA; and Steven Feinartz’ acclaimed SXSW premiere documentary on Marc Maron, ARE WE GOOD?.

Sipur has also boarded the Hagai Levi World War II series ETTY, which premiered at the 2025 Venice Film & Television Festival, from executive producer Isabelle Adjani and producer Yael Fogiel, and sold by TFI; made its first investment in the horror genre with the Cristin Milioti-starrer BUDDY; and serves a co-producer of Gus Van Sant’s DEAD MAN’S WIRE starring Al Pacino and Bill Skarsgard.

Schenker is an acclaimed writer, producer and director, whose films have participated in numerous festivals around the world. He holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from the Steve Tisch School of Film and Television at Tel Aviv University. A longtime content executive, he has served as SVP of Content at the Zappa Group, Israel’s leading live music company, and as Chief Creative Officer at GLZ, Israel's leading radio station, among others.