Liat Z. Rubin is a film and television producer dedicated to telling stories that reflect and reveal the nuances of our world.

As the founder of LZR Productions, she has developed and produced numerous narrative and documentary projects, including the narrative comedy HOT SEAT (dir. Sohrob Nayebaziz) which premiered at NewFest 2024 and was awarded the New York short Jury Award, Special Mention. She also produced 51ST STATE (dir. Hannah Rosenzweig) which premiered at DC/DOX 2024.

In addition to her work in independent film, she is currently a development producer on a Radical Media docuseries. She was also a producer on Hollywood Black, a docuseries about the history of black cinema directed by Justin Simien. The series was produced by Radical Media, Significant Productions, and Culture Machine, for MGM+/Amazon and premiered at Tribeca 2024.

She was also a producer on HBO’s upcoming continuation of Henry Hampton’s landmark 1987 docuseries, EYES ON THE PRIZE, which premieres at DOC NYC 2024. Previously, she co-produced the 2021 documentary special Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground (MAX).

Alongside her producing roles, Liat co-directed MakeMake Residencies: a nine-month paid residency program designed to open pathways for diverse professionals working in the entertainment industry. The program is supported by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity and MakeMake Entertainment.

Liat has worked with top filmmakers including Justin Simien, Melina Matsoukas, Dawn Porter, Smriti Mundhra, Asako Gladsjo, Angus Wall, Jason Koenig, Geeta Gandbhir, and more.

When she’s not working in film and television, Liat returns to her first creative love - singing - with the Resistance Revival Chorus.