Bar-Lev is noted for his work in producing documentary films. He has directed such films as Fighter a documentary film release August 24, 2001. The film received a Special Jury Citation in the 2000 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The 2007 documentary film My Kid Could Paint That was directed by Bar-Lev, and was premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The films was bought by Sony Pictures Classics in 2007.
Amir Bar-Lev is of Israeli descent, as his father was born in Israel.
