Rivka Hartman

History

Rivka Hartman began her career as an actor and playwright at La Mama, in Melbourne in the 1970s. She was part of the inaugural year of the Screenwriting Course at the Australian Film Television and Radio School after which she worked as a film and television writer, and film director.

Movies

The Ballad of Betty & Joe
The Ballad of Betty & Joe
Writer
Every morning Betty tramps alone through the big city to join her fellow buskers in the pedestrian tunnel below, trying to earn a living. But her earnings are meager, and to make things worse, the new security guard, Joe, is trying to confiscate her fiddle. While Betty dreams of fame and fortune, Joe dreams of earplugs – something’s got to give!
The Mini-Skirted Dynamo
The Mini-Skirted Dynamo
Self
In this captivating, perplexing portrait of her mother, Dora Bialestock, filmmaker Rivka Hartman explores the wildly contradictory nature of this well-known Melbourne figure.
The Mini-Skirted Dynamo
The Mini-Skirted Dynamo
Writer
In this captivating, perplexing portrait of her mother, Dora Bialestock, filmmaker Rivka Hartman explores the wildly contradictory nature of this well-known Melbourne figure.
The Mini-Skirted Dynamo
The Mini-Skirted Dynamo
Producer
In this captivating, perplexing portrait of her mother, Dora Bialestock, filmmaker Rivka Hartman explores the wildly contradictory nature of this well-known Melbourne figure.
The Mini-Skirted Dynamo
The Mini-Skirted Dynamo
Editor
In this captivating, perplexing portrait of her mother, Dora Bialestock, filmmaker Rivka Hartman explores the wildly contradictory nature of this well-known Melbourne figure.
The Mini-Skirted Dynamo
The Mini-Skirted Dynamo
Director
In this captivating, perplexing portrait of her mother, Dora Bialestock, filmmaker Rivka Hartman explores the wildly contradictory nature of this well-known Melbourne figure.
A Most Attractive Man
A Most Attractive Man
Director
Frances and Dorian live through the last few weeks of their dysfunctional relationship.
Consolation Prize
Consolation Prize
Sally Shambles
Young Sally Shambles is a naive young lady whose readiness for love leads her into a number of predicaments with men, all unsuccessful. She daydreams about her prospects and potential loves, but just can’t seem to get the method right.
Consolation Prize
Consolation Prize
Writer
Young Sally Shambles is a naive young lady whose readiness for love leads her into a number of predicaments with men, all unsuccessful. She daydreams about her prospects and potential loves, but just can’t seem to get the method right.
Consolation Prize
Consolation Prize
Director
Young Sally Shambles is a naive young lady whose readiness for love leads her into a number of predicaments with men, all unsuccessful. She daydreams about her prospects and potential loves, but just can’t seem to get the method right.
The Battle of Mice and Frogs
The Battle of Mice and Frogs
Director
A narcissistic young man comes home from a party after an argument with his girlfriend and relives the event.