We recently connected with Noam Dromi and have shared our conversation below.

Noam, appreciate you joining us today. Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?

​At Reboot Studios, our mission is to empower artists, storytellers and innovators to transform society through diverse, inspirational, and provocative new Jewish content across various mediums, including film, television, podcasts, music, stage, and beyond. This mission resonates with my lifelong dedication to storytelling as a means of fostering understanding, challenging stereotypes, and celebrating the multifaceted nature of Jewish identity.

In today’s climate, where antisemitism is on the rise and misconceptions about Jewish communities persist, it’s imperative to broaden the narratives that define us. The Jewish diaspora is incredibly diverse, encompassing a wide range of cultures, traditions, and experiences. By highlighting this diversity, we can dismantle harmful tropes and stereotypes that often portray Jews as monolithic. Our work at Reboot Studios seeks to expand the definition of Jewish identity, showcasing stories that reflect the true breadth and depth of our communities.​

For instance, our support for projects like “Sangre Sucio/Tainted Blood,” a Ladino-language film set on the borderlands between Coahuila, Mexico, and south Texas during the American Civil War, sheds light on the Sephardic experience and the history of Crypto-Jews. Similarly, “Erev Yalda” offers an original Iranian-Jewish take on the ancient Persian celebration of the winter solstice, emphasizing the rich cultural tapestry within the Jewish diaspora. By investing in such projects, we aim to challenge and change the prevailing narratives, illustrating that Jews are not a homogenous group but a mosaic of varied backgrounds and stories.​

In a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives face challenges, it’s crucial to assert that understanding and embracing the diversity within the Jewish community is a powerful way to combat antisemitism. By amplifying underrepresented voices and stories, we not only honor the complexity of our heritage but also build bridges of empathy and connection with broader audiences. This approach not only counters stereotypes but also enriches the collective understanding of what it means to be Jewish today.​

Through Reboot Studios, we are committed to creating and supporting content that reflects the true diversity of the Jewish experience, fostering a more inclusive and accurate portrayal of our communities, and contributing to a more just and understanding society.​

Noam, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

At this point in my career, I think of myself less as someone who just “makes stuff” and more as a builder of bridges—between disciplines, between people, and between stories and the audiences who need to hear them. I’ve spent the last few decades navigating the convergence of storytelling, technology, and cultural insight—sometimes as a writer and producer, sometimes as a strategist or executive, but always as someone who’s deeply curious about what makes stories stick and what makes people care.

My journey into this world wasn’t linear. I didn’t set out with a five-year plan or a single lane to stay in. Instead, I followed what excited me—whether it was crafting a screenplay, producing digital content, designing experiential campaigns, or supporting a rising voice with something to say. I’ve had the good fortune to work with major studios, global brands, and scrappy start-ups, but the common thread has always been storytelling as a catalyst for change.

These days, I serve as the Managing Director and Executive Producer of Reboot Studios, where we invest in and incubate creative projects that explore Jewish identity in bold, unexpected ways. I see this work as part cultural anthropology, part media R&D. We’re not interested in nostalgia—we’re here to remix traditions, elevate unheard voices, and make Jewish creativity feel urgent and alive in the world we live in now.

What sets me apart? Honestly, it might be that I’ve worn almost every hat in the creative ecosystem—from A&R to VR to branded content and feature films. I know what it takes to get an idea off the ground, to pivot when the market shifts, and to help artists and entrepreneurs find clarity in their chaos. I’ve been the guy with the mic and the one behind the camera, but increasingly, I find purpose in helping others shape and share their own narratives.

I’m especially passionate about uplifting Jewish creators—those on the margins, those just starting out, and those trying to reconnect with a part of their identity they were told didn’t fit the mold. The work I’m most proud of? It’s the stuff that starts as a whisper—an idea someone’s been carrying around for years—and ends up as something real and resonant, out in the world.

If you’re someone looking to create something meaningful, especially if you’re still figuring out what form that might take, I want you to know: I’ve been there. I’m still there. And I’m always interested in what’s next.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

One thing I think non-creatives often struggle to grasp is that the work doesn’t end when the idea shows up—it begins. There’s a romanticized notion that creativity is all about inspiration striking in the shower or in the middle of the night. But the truth is, the real work lives in the discipline, the rewriting, the pivoting, the months (or years) of shaping something that may never find an audience—at least not right away.

As someone who works across both the creative and business sides of storytelling, I also find that people outside the field often underestimate how vulnerable the process can be. When you make things—films, podcasts, stories, campaigns—you’re putting a part of yourself on the line. No spreadsheet or slide deck prepares you for the emotional risk of sharing something personal, or even helping someone else do that through their work.

And because creative work often resists easy metrics—especially early on—it’s easy for outsiders to dismiss it as indulgent or unserious. But in my experience, some of the most transformative projects start off messy, misunderstood, or commercially uncertain. That’s the nature of invention. Creativity is, at its core, a leap of faith.

What I’ve learned is that to do this work well, you have to develop an inner compass that doesn’t rely on external validation. You also need a deep bench of resilience, because rejection, ambiguity, and reinvention are constants. But when you get it right—when a story lands, when someone feels seen, when you shift a narrative even slightly—it’s worth every bit of the discomfort.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, the most rewarding part of being a creative isn’t about the accolades or even the finished product—it’s about the spark. It’s the moment when an idea that felt like a quiet whisper becomes something that resonates loudly for someone else. Whether it’s a film, a podcast, a performance, or even a conversation—it’s that sense of “this matters to someone other than me” that keeps me going.

I find a lot of meaning in helping others shape and elevate their stories, especially those who haven’t always had access to the tools or platforms to do so. That’s a big part of my work at Reboot—supporting Jewish creators who are reimagining tradition, identity, and ritual in ways that are unexpected, raw, and resonant. Sometimes that means producing a deeply personal one-man show, other times it’s developing a short film that reframes an old narrative in a totally new light.

What really lights me up is using my experience—across storytelling, tech, and marketing—to help someone shape an idea that’s still forming and give it momentum—and maybe even a bit of magic.

It’s not about perfection. It’s about connection. That’s the reward.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://rebooting.com
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• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noamdromi/
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• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noamdromi
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Image Credits

Headshot by Emily Sandifer
All other shots by Elizabeth Reynolds