Ari Folman, a Tel-Aviv-based filmmaker, wrote, produced, and directed the animated documentary Waltz with Bashir. In addition, he produces and writes for television, including for the Israeli series In Treatment, which was remade in the United States for HBO.

David Polonsky was the art director and chief illustrator on Waltz with Bashir. His illustrations have appeared in every major Israeli daily and magazine. He has created animated short films for Israeli television, received multiple awards for his children's book illustrations.