Media

Variety 2025
'Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence' Acquired by First Hand Films Ahead of Venice Premiere

Variety covers the world sales acquisition of Awen Films' documentary on Italy's first female director, co-produced and shot by Liptzin, premiering at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

La Voce di New York 2025
Pioneer Woman Italian Director Elvira Notari Back from the Shadows at Venice 82

Profile of the documentary premiering at Venice Classics, produced and shot by Liptzin alongside director Valerio Ciriaci for Awen Films.

L'Italo Americano 2025
The Forgotten Cinema of Elvira Notari

Feature on the Venice-bound documentary, with references to Liptzin as co-founder of Awen Films and cinematographer on the project.

Venice Biennale Cinema 2025
Biennale Cinema 2025 — Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence (Official Selection)

Official Venice Film Festival listing for the documentary produced by Liptzin and Awen Films, selected for the Venice Classics section.

Katie at the Movies 2025
Venice 2025 Review: 'Elvira Notari: Beyond Silence'

Festival review of the documentary Liptzin co-produced and shot, praised for its engaging portrait of the forgotten silent-era pioneer.

Bay State Banner 2023
'Stonebreakers' Chronicles Toppling of Controversial Monuments Against Backdrop of BLM Protests

Interview with Liptzin and director Valerio Ciriaci ahead of the U.S. premiere at IFFBoston, covering the film's cross-country production.

ArtsEmerson 2023
Stonebreakers — Filmmaker Feature

Filmmaker profile accompanying the Boston screening, detailing Liptzin's role as producer and cinematographer on the award-winning documentary.

Montclair State University 2023
Stonebreakers: Documentary Screening & Q&A with Valerio Ciriaci and Isaak J. Liptzin

Inserra Chair event page for the Montclair State screening and post-film discussion with Liptzin and Ciriaci.

UC Santa Barbara / Carsey-Wolf Center 2023
CWC Docs: Stonebreakers — Screening & Discussion

Post-screening discussion event with Liptzin and Ciriaci at UC Santa Barbara, moderated by Stephanie Malia Hom.

UCTV 2023
CWC Docs: Stonebreakers — Filmed Discussion

Recorded conversation in which Liptzin and Ciriaci discuss the origins of Stonebreakers, filming protests, and documentary's tension between history and memory.

BroadwayWorld 2022
Palace Theater Waterbury Presents Free Screening of MISTER WONDERLAND

Coverage of the Connecticut screening of Liptzin's documentary on Italian-American theater magnate S.Z. Poli.

La Voce di New York 2020
Mr. Wonderland: An Immigrant's Life Finally Rediscovered and Celebrated

Feature on the PBS/CPTV debut of Mister Wonderland, produced and shot by Liptzin, tracing the forgotten story of Italian-American showman S.Z. Poli.

iItaly 2018
Iom Romì (A Day in Rome) Debuts for an American Audience

Review and Q&A recap of the New York Jewish Film Festival screening; Liptzin speaks about producing the short documentary on Rome's Jewish community.

JFilmBox 2018
Filmmaker Profile: Isaak Liptzin

Career overview of Liptzin's work spanning WNYC photojournalism, Awen Films, RAI presidential coverage, and the Netflix series First Team: Juventus.

Tadias Magazine 2016
Interview with the Director & Producer of 'If Only I Were That Warrior'

In-depth interview with Liptzin and director Ciriaci on making the Italian Golden Globe–winning documentary about the Graziani monument controversy.

Tadias Magazine 2016
Ethiopia–Italy Film 'If Only I Were That Warrior' Released on DVD

Coverage of the DVD and streaming release of the documentary, quoting Liptzin on the film's goal of raising awareness about Italian historical revisionism.

WNYC 2015
Isaak Liptzin — Contributor, WNYC New York Public Radio

Liptzin's byline page at WNYC, where he contributed photojournalism on NYC housing, arts, and culture including Times Square student art and MTA musicians.