Filmmaker Statement

It all started with my boyfriend’s penis. As a female filmmaker, the topic of male circumcision is not something I ever thought I’d be interested in. I’d never even seen a foreskin IRL (Thanks Birthright!) But then I fell in love with a Goy and also grew quite fond of his foreskin. I began to chat up every male in my life both Jewish and gentile about their foreskin or lack thereof. Did they miss it? Do they like it? Do they have foreskin Fomo? It led me to wonder if I ever gave birth to a boy, what would I do about his foreskin? After all, it’s never too early to become a neurotic Jewish mother. As a Jew who is really interested in being both 100% my authentic self and a loyal member of the tribe I knew I had found my next film... “Just the Tip” focuses on circumcision at the intersection of religion/identity/masculinity/body image and bodily consent. But don’t worry, it’s also funny as hell.