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The Kindergarten Teacher The Kindergarten Teacher Nadav Lapid Producer Talia Kleinhendler Lab Edition 1 , 2012 SCENE PITCH Production Country Israel SYNOPSIS A kindergarten teacher discovers in a five year-old child a prodigious gift for poetry. Amazed and inspired by this young boy, she decides to protect his talent in spite of everyone. DIRECTOR'S NOTE LOG LINE A kindergarten teacher discovers in a five year-old child a prodigious gift for poetry. Amazed and inspired by this young boy, she decides to protect his talent in spite of everyone. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCER Talia Kleinhendler PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE PRODUCTION BUDGET LANGUAGE GENRE Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

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Insignificant Insignificant Screenwriter: Efrat Dror Producer/s Efrat Dror , Herzliya Studios Language: Hebrew Format: Genre Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE A legal drama television series which portrays how the ancient laws of the Halacha (the Jewish laws) constantly collide and clash with the modern Israeli everyday reality. This collusion will occur mainly through the eyes of Nechama (43), an ultra-orthodox and legal representative of women in Rabbinical courts, who feels transparent and powerless in her position. She will choose to hide behind a man, a secular lawyer, with the hope he will be able to sound her voice for her. But as things progress, Nechama will realize she is no longer willing to hide. She will get out from behind the scenes, and fight for a change. SYNOPSIS Nechama (43) is an ultra-Orthodox legal representative in the rabbinical court and a mother of nine children. She is married to Motke (45), a Torah scholar and head of a distinguished Yeshiva. Nechama belongs to a conservative community where the man is expected to study Torah, therefore the burden of providing a livelihood falls on the woman's shoulders. In order for Motke to follow this tradition, Nechama has studied to be able to represent clients in the rabbinical court and was certified as a “rabbinical litigator”, much like an attorney in civil court (She is allowed to represent clients only in the rabbinical court and not in an ordinary court). At first, the profession of rabbinical litigator (for those uncertified to practice law) was reserved only for men (yeshiva graduates). It was only in the early 90s that authorization was granted to train women as well. For the first time women were considered equal to men by the religious establishment, although they were excluded from giving testimony. Since legal representation is a masculine, extravert profession that is not mindful of the ultra-Orthodox woman whose essence centers on modesty, the profession was less adopted by the women of the ultra-Orthodox sector. But Nechama, who was determined to let her husband study Torah, decided to become a rabbinical litigator, primarily because it's what she knows best – to study and litigate. Only in recent years have a minority of ultra-Orthodox female litigators appeared in the rabbinical courts, to the dismay of the “Dayanim” (rabbinical judges) who were slowly forced to surrender to this trend. Nechama looks like a typical ultra-Orthodox woman. At the age of 18 she married the only man she ever met. Motke is water that runs deep, a conservative patriarch who rules his family and students in his quiet way. While he's busy studying Torah and heading the Yeshiva, Nechama crumbles under the burden of providing a livelihood. In the absence of a budget, she works from home. This upsets all the family members who are forced to remain in their rooms while Nechama meets clients in the living room and must maintain their privacy as well as her family's. Nechama is imprisoned in a conservative and chauvinistic world. Her chances of succeeding as a woman are close to none. But she has no alternative, this is her world and this is her family. At home, Motke is the king and Nechama isn't necessarily the queen. Being opinionated and assertive aren't sexy qualities for an ultra-Orthodox woman in a conservative community. Nechama has no choice but to supply the goods, to be a modest wife and do her husband's bidding. Deep down, Nechama knows all too well that she wasn't destined to be a homemaker; cooking and cleaning aren't her forté. She would much prefer writing statements of claims or delving into an article or innovative ruling – that is her Strength. Nechama is not the woman of valor expected of her. Though she tries her best to please her family, once she completes her boring chores, she escapes to her legal cases, and that – definitely excites her. Here she excels For all intents and purposes Nechama has the skills to become the most sought after rabbinical litigator in town. But skills are one thing, reality is another. In reality, Nechama must battle it out with chauvinistic Dayanim to whom her voice doesn’t count. This infuriates her, because it is not for lack of proficiency, but because she is a woman. Despite her vast knowledge and excellent skills, she loses cases and this frustrates her. She knows that she has what it takes to win cases but the gap between her professionalism and what happens in practice makes her great potential irrelevant. It was Nechama's extensive knowledge, sharp wit and outstanding skills in arguing and wining that first brought her to the profession. Yet she doesn’t stand a chance with these Dayanim . She is a woman who was raised from infancy to lower her eyes before men. She doesn't have the "chutzpah" or the daring required of a rabbinical litigator. WRITER'S STATEMENT ABOUT THE WRITER PRODUCER'S STATEMENT PRODUCER PROFILE PRODUCTION CONTACT DETAILS Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS HOME SERIES LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ

Crossing the Line Crossing the Line Screenwriter: Rita Borodiyanski Producer: Osnat Saraga , Paramount Israel (Ananey Studios) Language: Hebrew Format: 8 Episodes x 35 Minutes Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE How low must one go in order to climb up, when planning for the future is considered a luxury? Street-smart Liz finds family and future at the most unexpected place - checkpoints on the West Bank-Israeli border. SYNOPSIS The story of Liz Angel (22), who starts working at the checkpoints – where only the truly desperate work. For her it’s a perfect job: her co-workers come from similar backgrounds as her, and the position includes free food, transportation and housing, in a small shared trailer which soon turns into her own little slice of heaven. Her genuine home keeps pulling her back in, and her parents’ piling debts demand. What starts out as a small scale smuggling from the West Bank into Israel, will soon blow out of proportion. WRITER'S STATEMENT Crossing The Line is inspired by my experience as a soldier inspecting at checkpoints. It offers a look at young people today, coming from impoverished backgrounds on both sides of the border, willing to do whatever it takes for a better life. They are risking their jobs, national security and loved ones’ safety. Considering others is a privilege to those busy surviving. It’s a story of survival on life’s sidelines. Bringing this world to the screen from a feminine POV is a mission to me. ABOUT THE WRITER Director, screenwriter and casting director. Two-time nominee of the Ophir Awards. Her short film, “TIME OUT”, won the L.A Holly Shorts Best Thriller Award and was nominated for an Ophir Award. Today, Rita is about to start filming her debut full feature film “YOUNG MOTHER” – which won grants and awards and was developed at the Nantes Film Workshop (France). “CHECKPOINTS”, full length film, has won various awards -Haifa Film Festival, Cyprus ME Film Festival, WIFTI International and Sam Spiegel Film Lab, as well as receiving the Rabinovitch Fund development grant. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT Rita’s story is based on her own, not simple life experience. Rita's POV is a unique feminine look that brings a new voice of young people who have under zero chances nowdays in Israel to make something of their lives. The story setting is placed brilliantly by Rita, at the checkpoints– an explosive point of emotions in the heart of the conflict of our region. Rita has won the right to tell this story. PRODUCER PROFILE Rita’s story is based on her own, not simple life experience. Rita's POV is a unique feminine look that brings a new voice of young people who have under zero chances nowdays in Israel to make something of their lives. The story setting is placed brilliantly by Rita, at the checkpoints– an explosive point of emotions in the heart of the conflict of our region. Rita has won the right to tell this story. PRODUCTION CONTACT DETAILS Osnat.Saraga@paramount.com +972-525424285 Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 3RD EDITION SERIES CATALOGUE 3RD EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS JURY MENTORS TEAM

My Heart My Enemy My Heart My Enemy Teresa Zofia Czepiec, Maciej Sobieszczański Producer Mikołaj Pokromski Lab Edition: 12 , 2024 SCENE PITCH Production Pokromski Studio, Poland; Iota Production, Belgium Country Poland, Belgium SYNOPSIS A 9-year-old girl named Sara travels alone from Poland to Belgium in search of her mother, Joanna. When they reunite, Sara discovers that Joanna has created a new family, but she is nonetheless determined to fight for her mother’s love by any means. As it turns out, Joanna has a dark secret of her own, and one day she disappears again. As a result of this emotional rollercoaster, Sara starts to question her sense of belonging to her mother and tries to find her own place in the Belgian family. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Telling stories about varied experiences of motherhood is important to me. Growing up in Belgium and Poland, I understand the cultural, religious, and political differences this subject may reveal. A mother leaving her child can be one of the decisions she makes. In My Heart My Enemy, we delve into what happens next, in the child's mind and heart. This film explores the power and mystery of a child's unconditional love and the need to belong. ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS ○ Teresa Zofia Czepiec | Director-Writer Born in Belgium, is a Polish film director and screenwriter. Through her films, she tells stories of people living in conflict between the individual and society. Her documentary Superunit has been shown at over 90 festivals worldwide and has won many prestigious awards. Her prize at the It's All True Film Festival qualified the film for the Oscar preliminary list. She studied architecture, film directing (WRiTV Katowice, Poland), and visual arts (Le Fresnoy, France). ○ Maciej Sobieszczański | Co-Writer Maciej Sobieszczański, a director and screenwriter, has won many international awards, including the Think: The Award at Berlinale 2015 for Performer. His film The Reconciliation received the First Look award at the Locarno International Film Festival and Best Directing at the Montreal IFF in 2017. His latest film Brother is awaiting its premiere. ABOUT THE CO-WRITER PRODUCER Mikołaj Pokromski Polish film producer, CEO of Pokromski Studio and member of German, Polish and European Film Academy. He graduated from German-French Film Academy at Film Academy in Baden-Württemberg and La Fémis - Paris. In the last few years he has produced both documentary and feature films. POKROMSKI STUDIO Established in Poland in 1992 Pokromski Studio (Too Old for Fairy Tales, Marie Curie, The Whale from Lorino) specializes in international co-productions and production services. The company works with experienced filmmakers and emerging talents, bringing together film production for wide audience and arthouse cinema projects. Pokromski Studio has worked with production companies, such as: Constantin Film AG, X-Filme Creative Pool from Berlin, Agitprop from Sofia, Loopline Film from Dublin and Oktober Oy from Helsinki. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ mikolaj@pokromskistudio.pl ○ 0048 502 587 387 ○ www.pokromskistudio.pl PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 1,485,625 USD ○ Confirmed budget and source: 646,867 USD (Polish Film Institute 495,209 USD / Next Film - Polish distributor MG 61,901 USD / Belgian co-producer Iota Production 27,855 USD / Polish producer Pokromski Studio own contribution 61,902 USD) LANGUAGE Polish, German, French GENRE Drama, Psychological Thriller Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 13TH EDITION CATALOGUE 13TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS MENTORS JURY TEAM LAB FILMS

Kimerling Kimerling Screenwriter: Sharon Bar Ziv Producer: Marek Rozenbaum , Transfax Productions Language: Yiddish, English, Hebrew Format: 8 Episodes x 45 Minutes Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE An ultra-orthodox detective, is sent by his rabbi to solve a crime far beyond his reach - only to discover it is part of a much larger conspiracy that threatens his community and his life. SYNOPSIS One day, a mysterious, violent break-in unsettles a closed, tight-knit Orthodox Jewish neighborhood governed by strict religious codes and silence. The Rabbi rules: “No police.” He calls in Kimerling (37) and gives him the case. Everyone assumes it was a burglary gone wrong, but Kimerling senses something far bigger is at work. A beloved rabbi dies from a mysterious snakebite, a key witness vanishes, the victim remembers nothing, and the community closes ranks — until a little girl breaks the code of silence with a sketch of the suspect. As Kimerling and his assistant, Meshulam (a journalist), dig deeper, they uncover a ruthless, tightly organized gang that exploits the internal rules of the Orthodox Jewish community, ruling it through fear, obedience, and violence. At the same time, an unexpected love story with Frumi (31), a mikvah attendant, cracks Kimerling’s emotional armor, exposing his vulnerability within a world that leaves little room for intimacy. WRITER'S STATEMENT From the very first moment I read the book, I felt a deep connection—this was a story I had to turn into a television series and share with a wide audience, both in Israel and around the world. The character of Kimerling - an Orthodox Jewish detective in the closed world of Mea Shearim, an insular ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem - immediately captivated me. He’s a stranger in the neighborhood, but also a stranger to himself. His journey to solve mysteries is, at its core, a journey of self-discovery. The series blends suspense, sharp Jewish humor, emotional longing, and a combination of a detective story and a love story. But Kimerling is not just about the character—it's also about the world he inhabits. Jerusalem, as portrayed in this series, will be captured in a noir-inspired visual style we've never seen before: its winter light, narrow alleys, reflections in puddles, warm hidden synagogues, and the colorful figures that fill the screen. Every detail turns the city into a living character, the very soul of the series. Ziv Berkovich, my incredible DOP (who shot for Natalie Portman, Netflix, and more) will join me in bringing this vision to life. While the story is indeed a detective mystery, it is equally an intimate journey in search of truth, justice, meaning, and love. Kimerling (Jewish-American) is profoundly local and strikingly universal, touching on the questions we all ask ourselves: Where do I belong? And how far will I go for the truth? We officially acquired the rights to adapt the novel for television. I want to turn Kimerling into a successful series, because I believe deeply in its cinematic and emotional power, and because I truly feel it can—and should—resonate with audiences both in Israel and around the world, especially in these complex times. ABOUT THE WRITER Sharon Benjamin Bar Ziv is an award-winning writer and director who started his screenwriting career with writing for the hit comedy TV series Shemesh and Platfus. His debut feature, Room 514 (2012), was selected for Cannes, won the prize for Best New Narrative Director at the Tribeca Film Festival, and screened in over 35 international festivals. His second feature, Good Morning Son (2019), premiered at the Haifa International Film Festival, was distributed in the US and Europe, and won the German Film Association award. In 2024, Sharon completed Wild Urge, his first English-language feature. The film’s World Premiere was held in Sofia. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT The series is built on a clear, recognizable high concept: a proven fusion between the classic mystery engine of Agatha Christie and the emotional, community-driven world of Shtisel — a combination that significantly reduces creative uncertainty, clearly defines its target audience, and substantially increases its commercial potential. The project is based on a bestselling existing IP: a novel by Asher Kravitz, an author whose other book has already been adapted into a Hollywood feature film. This provides strong brand equity, lowers risk, and strengthens market confidence. The series aligns with a broad international trend, supported by research, showing growing interest in distinctive Jewish content across both the United States and Europe. It offers a fresh, intelligent, and entertaining window into a closed community that has rarely been portrayed through a contemporary detective-comedy lens. Throughout my career, I have led numerous international collaborations with European and global producers and broadcasters, and Kimmerling was developed from the outset with international co-productions and global markets in mind. The show’s concentrated, insular setting enables relatively low production costs while delivering a strong identity, an intelligent entertainment tone, and high return-on-investment potential. We are seeking international partners for original, accessible, one-of-a-kind content — driven by soul, humor, and a mystery that can travel across borders. PRODUCER PROFILE Mark Rozenbaum is an Israeli film producer, and one of the most influential figures in Israeli cinema. Born in Poland in 1952, he immigrated to Israel in 1968 and studied film in the inaugural class of Tel Aviv University’s Film Department. In 1988, Rozenbaum founded Transfax Productions, through which he has produced over 70 feature films, shaping the modern Israeli cinematic canon. Five of his films won the Ophir Award for Best Film, Israel’s highest cinematic honor. Rosenbaum also served as Chairman of the Israeli Producers Association, leading the fight for original television productions, and later as Chairman of the Israeli Film Academy. In 2001, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Jerusalem Film Festival. In recent years, he has continued to create and act, earning an Ophir nomination for his role in The Death of Cinema and My Father Too (2025). 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We were all very excited to open the 12th edition of the International Film Lab on December 11th. All the participants, producers, mentors and our team, raised a toast for a fruitful and enjoyable process ahead of us. The 12th edition lineup includes projects from Poland; the Netherlands; Croatia; Hungary; France and Israel. Each member introduced themselves, and we drank wine courtesy of the Lab. It was a moving evening in these complex days, sharing collective light in this Hanukkah holiday. Academy Award winner Edward Berger will hold a masterclass at the launch of the 12th edition of the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel International Film Lab. We were all very excited to open the 12th edition of the International Film Lab on December 11th. All the participants, producers, mentors and our team, raised a toast for a fruitful and enjoyable process ahead of us. The 12th edition lineup includes projects from Poland; the Netherlands; Croatia; Hungary; France and Israel. Each member introduced themselves, and we drank wine courtesy of the Lab. It was a moving evening in these complex days, sharing collective light in this Hanukkah holiday. Academy Award winner Edward Berger will hold a masterclass at the launch of the 12th edition of the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel International Film Lab. The 12th Edition of the Film Lab Launches! NEWS ITEM PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS HOME FILM LAB SERIES LAB TEAM NEWS

Reform Reform Uriya Hertz Producer Yochanan Kredo Lab Edition 8 , 2019 SCENE PITCH Production Country Israel SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR'S NOTE LOG LINE ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCER Yochanan Kredo PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE PRODUCTION BUDGET LANGUAGE GENRE Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

Abner Benaim Abner Benaim Director: 2018 Year of lab participation: 7 Lab edition: Panama / Mexico Country: Matthias Ehrenberg Producer: Plaza Catedral The 42-year-old Alicia is a grief-stricken woman, a grief that has caused her to be estranged from society. Her world is turned upside down when a 14-year-old boy who looks after people's cars, stumbles into her house, bleeding. Synopsis Guadalajara International Film Festival 2021 - Best Actor International Film Festival of Panama 2021 - Audience Award Miami Film Festival 2022 Jerusalem Film Festival 2022 Festivals & Awards 2021 Year of release: Trailer IMDb PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

Dado Beach Dado Beach Or Engel Producer Asaf Nawi Lab Edition 13 , 2025 SCENE PITCH Production Nawi Pro LTD Country Israel SYNOPSIS In Haifa, Sergeant Elia Bitton shares a tense home with her religious mother while investigating a lifeguard’s disappearance. The case pulls her into crime, past scars, and her first love- a world she knows well from her father’s ties to the underworld. Caught between duty, desire, and her mother’s warnings, a raid ends her career and finally reveals the true story of her family that she’s been seeking all along. DIRECTOR'S NOTE I return to Dado Beach, where my father died when I was 17, to explore loss, truth, and memory. The missing lifeguard mirrors my search for my vanished father. Elia’s journey uncovers buried family secrets, dismantles her idealization of her father, and confronts the shadow of masculinity. The story reveals how women navigate the ruins men leave behind, and the cost of freedom. LOG LINE An ambitious policewoman is sent to investigate the disappearance of a lifeguard in Dado Beach, Haifa. Following in his footsteps, she finds herself uncovering the truth behind the mysterious murder of her own father. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Or Engel is a graduate of the Film and Television Department at Tel Aviv University. Her short films explore themes like body, alienation, and loss through an intimate female perspective. She has received development grants from the Rabinovich Foundation and Gesher Fund. Her film ”Real Beauty” screened at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque in the Women Directors Festival, and her short “Golem” was shown at the Off Courts Festival in France. PRODUCER Asaf Nawi NAWI PRO Ltd. is a production house based in Tel Aviv, Israel, focused on the creation and production of original content for both local and international markets. Together with our carefully built network of creatives, we develop and produce film and television projects—documentary, fiction, and entertainment formats—across a variety of genres and platforms. Among the major projects we have been involved in are the Academy Award-winning “My Nephew from Hell” (YA series), “Shlomi Six” (crime drama series), “Whatever You Say” (weekly current affairs satire), the Israeli box office hit “Saving Shuli-San” (filmed in Japan), “One More Story “(comedy feature film), “Doubtful” (drama feature film), as well as “Homeland” (parts filmed in Israel), the pilot episode of “DIG”, and more. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ Nawi Pro Ltd. / Tel-Aviv ○ Nawipro@gmail.com PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 1,000,000 USD ○ No confirmed budget source yet LANGUAGE Hebrew Thriller Drama GENRE Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ