We were happy to see the film “Windless”, by Pavel G. Vesnakov, which was screened at the Haifa International Film Festival this week. The film was developed at the 9th edition of the Film Lab and we are proud to see that it is screening at an Israeli festival. "Windless" Screening at Haifa Film Festival NEWS ITEM PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING 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

ALL LABS' NEWS "Windless" Screening at Haifa Film Festival We were happy to see the film “Windless”, by Pavel G. Vesnakov, which was screened at the Haifa International Film Festival this week. The film was developed at the 9th edition of the Film Lab and we are proud to see that it is screening at an Israeli festival. 12.1.25 Tom Nesher Selected for Variety's 2025 Directors to Watch List Congratulations to Film Lab alumni Tom Nesher, which was selected for Variety's prestigious Directors to Watch list 2025. Nesher participated in the Lab's 9th edition, where she developed the script for "Come Closer", which premiered this year in Tribeca winning the Viewpoints Award. Later this year, the film won 4 Israeli Academy Awards including Best Film, making it Israel's representative in this year's Academy Awards. This is the 28th year that Variety identifies up-and-coming directors, and alongside Nesher, this year the list also includes filmmakers Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”), Malcolm Washington (“The Piano Lesson”) and Halina Reijn (“Babygirl”). Each filmmaker will be profiled in an upcoming Variety print edition. 21.11.24 The 3rd Edition of the Series Lab Concludes - and the Winner is... The third edition of the Series Lab concluded in LA last week with "The Lampshade" by screenwriter Tomer Shushan and producer Yoav Gross winning the first prize. In cooperation with SCRIPTED ISRAEL, the participants of the Lab got to hear fascinating creators and meet accomplished professionals from the American industry. Thanks to our supporters and partners who have helped us along this journey: New Mandate Films, Scripted Israel, Jerusalem Municipality, Gideon Tadmor and the Sam Spiegel Estate. From here the projects go out into the world - good luck to everyone! 8.10.24 The road to the Oscars begins! "Come Closer" wins Best Film at Israel Academy Awards The road to the Oscars started yesterday for the film "Come Closer" which was developed in our 9th edition, and will represent Israel in the qualification to the Academy Awards, after winning 4 Ophir Awards, including the Best Picture and Best Director! So proud of director Tom Nesher and her whole team. Photographers: Lior Horesh, Dekel Lazimi Lev 16.9.24 "Manas" Wins Venice Days Director's Award Wonderful news and a big congratulations to our 9th edition participants Marianna Bernnand Fortes and Carolina Benevides! "Manas" just won the Venice Days director’s award. A powerful and important story, we are proud that this film began its journey with us - and can't wait to see what happens next! 8.9.24 Session no. 2 of the Series Lab's 3rd Edition Concludes The third edition of our Series Lab has just ended another intensive session. This week our 8 teams had an in-depth working week that included masterclasses from special guests TV creator and screenwriter ("Die Zweiflers") David Hadda, talking about the state of Jewish storytelling; content editor and screenwriter Omri Marcus discussing the use of AI as an empowering creative tool; and leading expert and producer Danna Stern on navigating the global scripted industry. But mostly our participants had productive and instructive one-on-one meetings with our team of expert mentors: Noah Stollman, Keren Margalit, Ossi Nishri and Gal Zaid. What a great week! Photo by: Yossi Zwecker 1.8.24 Edition 12 of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab Concludes - And the Winners Are... Last night we celebrated at the awards ceremony of the 12th edition of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab: The Sam Spiegel International Film Lab $50,000 Grand Prize, donated by the Beracha Foundation was awarded to The Good Fence, by Hillel Rate, producer Lev Orlov. The jury headed by Roland Teichmann, CEO of the Austrian Film Institute, stated “The Good Fence portrays the conflicted relationship between a father and son in the settlements, in the wake of a family tragedy. It avoids simple answers while looking unblinkingly at the most complex issues of our time". The Sam Spiegel International Film Lab Emerging Filmmaker Award in the amount of $20,000 was granted to Who Lives There, by Omer Ben-David, Vera Grinblat, producer Estee Meckleberg, Israel. The jury statement read:“Through an unforgettable portrait of an adolescent learning to navigate the social corridors of her religious boarding school, Who Lives There explores the sacrifices we sometimes must make in the course of defending ourselves, and how we recover from them". We want to thank our dear partners: Beracha Foundation; the Rothschild Foundation; the Israel Film Fund, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the Embassy of Hungary in Israel; the French Embassy and French Institute; Carol Polakoff; and our constant supporters, the Sam Spiegel Estate. 21.7.24 Congratulations to Film Lab Alumnas Tom Nesher & Maya Dreifuss winning awards at the Jerusalem Film Festival We are thrilled to congratulate Tom Nesher for her significant prizes at the Jerusalem Film Festival! Her film "Close to Me", developed at our 9th edition, won the GWFF Award for Best Israeli First Feature. And Maya Dreifuss for her Special Mention at the Jerusalem Film Festival for "Highway 65" which was developed at the 6th Sam Spiegel International Film Lab! Picture: Tom Weintraub Louk 15.7.24 Call for Submissions - JSFL Edition 13 is Open for Entries The 13th Edition of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab is open for submissions! For over a decade the JSFL has supported the development of groundbreaking feature films from Israel and the world. If you are in the early stages of writing your first or second screenplay for a feature, we invite you to join our creative community. Submissions are open until JUNE 19, 2024! *Israeli projects can be submitted through the open call. International projects can be submitted by Invitation only 12.6.24 "Windless" to Premiere in Karlovy Vary Good news for the film "Windless", by Pavel G. Vesnakov, which was developed in our 9th edition: It's world premiere is set for the upcoming Karlovy Vary festival, taking place at the end of June in Czech Republic. Additionally, after this happy notification, it has been announced the film was picked up by the sales company Alpha Violet for international sales. Good luck! Photo credit: Red Carpet 8.6.24 "Come Closer" Wins Tribeca Viewpoints Award Big congratulations to our Lab graduate Tom Nesher whose film “Come Closer”, which was developed at the 9th edition of the JSFL, won the Viewpoints Award after a world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The jury stated: “From alien abductions, to a ski team in Afghanistan, to a young man investigating the murder of his father, the diverse films of the Viewpoint category inspired all of us to think and feel deeply. However, when choosing a winner, our decision was unanimous. This film pulled us all in from the first few frames and we felt that we were in skillful hands as it is fiercely executed and superbly performed.” Congratulations! 5.6.24 The Third Edition of the Series Lab Launches Good luck to the eight Israeli projects who are embarking on their journey to develop their scripts in the third edition of the Series Lab! Aleeza Chanowitz; Boaz Frankel; Tomer Shushan; Adi Adwan; Bar Cohen and Tohar Sherman-Friedman; Aurit Zamir and Shiri Nevo Fridental; Marc Grey and Nitai Gat; and Rita Borodiyanski. Out of 100 submissions these eight projects were selected to take part in the Series Lab and to work on the development of their series in the local and international market under the guidance of leading industry professionals including Noah Stollman; Keren Margalit; Ossi Nishri; Gal Zaid as well as former HBO drama head David Levine and producer Joe Peracchio. 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FILM LAB SERIES LAB LABS NEWS LOAD ALL NEWS "Windless" Screening at Haifa Film Festival Tom Nesher Selected for Variety's 2025 Directors to Watch List The 3rd Edition of the Series Lab Concludes - and the Winner is... The road to the Oscars begins! "Come Closer" wins Best Film at Israel Academy Awards The JSFL supports story tellers whose voices need to be heard and creates opportunities for a multitude of stories to reach audiences. Since its launch in 2011, The Sam Spiegel International Film Lab has become a leading force in the development of groundbreaking feature films by some of the world’s most promising talents. In December 2021 the Sam Spiegel Series Lab was launched with the aim of creating a bridge between Israeli creators and international audiences. The Sam Spiegel Labs support bold storytellers, who look deeply into the human experience in search for their unique truth. AND IN THE PEOPLE WHO TELL THEM WE BELIEVE IN STORIES LABS TEAM The Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School is the leading film school in Israel. It’s on the Hollywood Reporter list of 15 best global film schools for 7 years in a row, and was founded in 1989. The JSFS invests in young filmmakers telling the story of Israeli society with all its facets, placing the School as a hub for the flourishing Israeli cinema. Currently JSFS has 180 students enrolled in two tracks: the full track, a four-year program; and the screenwriting track, a two-year program. The School also runs a preparatory program for Arabic speakers from East Jerusalem, to ensure that this population has a chance to apply and learn at the School. Thus far, Sam Spiegel produces around 30 films a year and its graduates form the backbone of the Israeli cinema and television industry. Among the most prominent alumni are Golden Bear winner Nadav Lapid; “Shtisel” creator Yehonatan Indursky; and award-winning directors Rama Burshtein and Talya Lavie. ABOUT JSFS SCHOOL PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS

The 13th Edition of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab is open for submissions! For over a decade the JSFL has supported the development of groundbreaking feature films from Israel and the world. If you are in the early stages of writing your first or second screenplay for a feature, we invite you to join our creative community. Submissions are open until JUNE 19, 2024! *Israeli projects can be submitted through the open call. International projects can be submitted by Invitation only Call for Submissions - JSFL Edition 13 is Open for Entries NEWS ITEM PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING 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

Submissions to the first Sam Spiegel Series Lab have ended, and we were overwhelmed by the response and the amount of submissions that bring the multifaceted stories of Israeli reality to the fore. Submitted projects included once-in-a-lifetime characters and fascinating stories that put the Conflict, the fears and the dreams of those who live here right on the table. The numbers seem to suggest that men and women submitted equally representing a true parity in our industry. Now our selection committee will have the hard work of selecting just 8 projects for this very first round. Do not despair - if it does not work out for your project this year, we will be back next year for more! Make sure to follow us to stay up to date about the next submissions. Good luck to the candidates! Submissions to the first Sam Spiegel Series Lab have ended NEWS ITEM PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING 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

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Territory X Screenwriters: Ihab Jadallah, Benjamin Freidenberg Producer: Ayelet Kait and Amir Harel , Lama Films Language: Hebrew Format: Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE A family drama about married LGBT Palestinians in East Jerusalem and their families, that focuses on Hussam, a gay, Muslim, Palestinian lawyer, a married father of two, who are all in the process of becoming naturalized Israeli citizens, decides along with his wife, to have the secret male lover he’s kept hidden from everyone, move in with them. SYNOPSIS The series takes place in the Beit Hanina neighborhood of East Jerusalem that borders Bethlehem to the south and Ramallah to the north. The neighborhood’s streets still aren’t considered Israeli territory. With large unpaved areas and public spaces, and unnumbered homes that don’t appear on the map, the Israeli bulldozers start entering the neighborhood and constructing buildings, erecting signs and opening schools that belong to the Israeli ministry of education. All of this takes place while families and homes are being evicted in order to make way for the new construction plan or having been bought out by Jewish settlers and right-wing organizations. The show focuses on a middle-class Palestinian family that’s at an important crossroads in its life – gaining their Israeli citizenship – when an unexpected drama occurs and catches them unprepared. The show’s main character - Hussam - a civil rights lawyer that represents stateless Palestinian clients, is experiencing the most profound personal crisis of his life. After years of hiding, he tells his wife about his relationship with Fuad, a younger man. Manal, a history school teacher at the Beit Hanina high school, isn’t surprised or distraught by his confession, she’s just concerned with how their extended family, neighbors and community might respond. She finds out that Fuad has been over to their house a few times and that the neighbors saw him, and that there’s a rumor going around that Manal and Fuad are having an affair. In order to refute the rumor, Manal has to act fast. Instead of getting divorced or demanding that Hussam break things off with Fuad, Manal and Hussam welcome him into their home and he moves into the small unit in their backyard, in order to keep their relationship and family intact and to prevent any further gossip. They hide Hussam and Fuad’s relationship and present him as one of Hussam’s clients they decided to provide shelter for as a humanitarian gesture. They enjoy the encouragement and support of their inner circles, but their children, Aadil and Hafza (an 11-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl) catch on to what’s really happening in their family right away. The boy defends his parents and Fuad, while the daughter rebels against their narrative and tries to expose their secret. The family finds out about couples and families that share the same lifestyle; that keep a secret from their surroundings, while one of the parents is either a homosexual man or a lesbian woman. Hussam and Fuad find themselves in the secret LGBT circles of Bethlehem and Ramallah, when their secret is revealed to a closed off group of married Palestinian Lesbians and homosexuals that are married to one another for show, or keep the third member of their relationship within the family. These aren’t young people in their 20s, but people with families in their 30s-50s that didn’t run away from home, or move to Tel Aviv or abroad. The identity turmoil they experience is just one part of a larger complex Palestinian drama that’s contains many voices; in the tension between Christians and Muslims, between nationalists and communists, between revolutionaries, activists and conservatists. The characters’ naturalization process includes a declaration of loyalty to the state of Israel and giving up one identity in favor of another, albeit a more promising and financially secure one. But the absurd political, religious, sexual, nationalistic, personal and collective identity confluence - that forces people to fit into a single fixed category, will manifest in this family drama in comical, absurd and touching scenes, that illuminate the family unit in a new, wild, unique and subversive light WRITER'S STATEMENT ABOUT THE WRITERS 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 FAQ SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING 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

Do you want to work with the best script editors in the world? If you are an Israeli filmmaker working on your first or second feature - the call for submissions to our international film lab is open until June 22th. Over 11 years of groundbreaking cinema! Calling Israeli filmmakers - the 12th edition of the JSFL NEWS ITEM PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING 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

Add a Title Add a Title Send Send Eitan Mansuri Producers: , Hila Elena Royzenman The Plasticians Lab Edition 2 2023 PITCH LOGLINE An illegal plastic surgery clinic, binds the fate of a mother and daughter, who are dragged into running the business from their crumbling living room. As they rise as successful business-women, their harsh reality creeps back in, facing them with the realisation that their empowerment is a mere façade. SYNOPSIS An ambitious secretary, an immigrant from the USSR, wants to become a successful life coach. Unfortunately, she can't get out from under the burden of the symbiotic relationship with her mother, a surgeon from Moscow who has become a taxi driver since immigrating to Israel. In order to finally leave the house and jumpstart her career, she has to find a way for her mom to function without her. She decides to set up a makeshift surgical clinic at home, so her mother can regain the dignity and sense of purpose she lost. While she waits for the medical license to be approved, the underground clinic begins to grow. The daughter is tempted to give up on her own dreams and live forever alongside this happier and stronger version of her mother, the mother she always wanted. The two form a surprising camaraderie through their complicity in crime, and drag each other deeper into the underworld. WRITER'S STATEMENT I was born in St. Petersburg and grew up in an immigrant home in Israel, alongside two educated parents who managed to always take care of the family's financial security, but never found professional fulfilment. I am a daily witness to the dissonance between the successful professionals my parents once were, and the life of survival and compromise brought forth by immigration. The trauma of immigration naturally passed onto the next generation. The parent-child relationship was turned on its head, and the children often functioned as the responsible adults in the family. As someone who grew up this way, I have always had an impossible dream: to restore my parent’s dignity and see them strong and full of confidence. However, my parents and their friends chose to embrace life and live it to the fullest. They write plays for birthdays, record songs for each other, dance, drink and soothe their pain with a passion for life and love, trying above all else to forget the instability and uncertainty of life. The massive addiction to plastic surgery is in fact an attempt at controlling the uncontrollable, a human desire to look good, or simply be seen. In the unique clinic which our series creates, both the immigrant staff and their clients, are driven by the same human nature to survive. Plastic surgery has become even more popular and accessible in recent years. Still, it is a medical procedure, surgery, positioning the patients seeking treatment as 'ill,' not good-looking or young enough; consequently, the notion of 'healing' through a plastic surgery is very limited. In many cases, dealing with eternal appearance is caused by psychological problems that are neglected and even exacerbated. In this series, I hope to present the other side of the beauty industry's enticing brochures, and focusing on the mental motivations for seeking an external solution. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT In 1990, the dissolution of the Soviet Union sparked a significant wave of Russian immigration worldwide. Among these migrations, the influx of Jewish Russians to Israel stands as the nation's largest ever witnessed, with one million individuals making the journey. While many managed to integrate successfully, others faced challenges. "The Plasticians" delves into the narratives of those who struggled to integrate fully into society but nonetheless, never gave up on their joy of life, their culture and definitely not on their dreams. This series raises relevant, global questions about immigration, belonging, and the coexistence of cultures within a nation. It offers a fresh perspective on Russian immigrants who abandoned their previous lives, professions, and sometimes families in pursuit of a new home. Hila Royzenman introduced the project at the Series Mania writer's campus 2022, showcasing her promise as a young director with a distinct voice and deep understanding of these characters' worlds. The series is multilingual, featuring dialogue in Hebrew, Russian, and English, indicating its potential to transcend borders. 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The Vacation Dénes Nagy Producers Sára László, Olivier Dubois, Marcell Gerő, Jean-Laurent Csinidis Lab Edition: 12 , 2024 SCENE PITCH Production Campfilm, Hungary; Films De Force Majeure, France; Novak Prod, Belgium Country Hungary, France, Belgium SYNOPSIS A Hungarian farm worker in his 40s goes on an organized trip to Provence with his wife. It's the first time they've been abroad, and they speak no language other than their own. During the trip, they make friends with another Hungarian couple, who seem to be more experienced travelers than they are. While his wife is excited by this new acquaintance, he feels more and more lost. He observes his wife slowly drifting away from him, which triggers an inner voyage of self-discovery. DIRECTOR'S NOTE The basic premise of the film is that it will be working with an amateur cast: to build on the presence of these characters, to record their inner uncertainties. Another important element is the comedy which stems from the protagonists’ ignorance. Our hearts open to these people: they are lost characters who try to stand their ground, but in the meantime, attempt to cover up their clumsiness. What can we do with realities that are alien to us? What do we do with the foreignness of ourselves? ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Award-winning scriptwriter-director Dénes Nagy graduated from the University of Theatre and Film Arts of Budapest in 2009. His debut feature "Natural Light" had its world premiere at the 2021 Berlinale where it won the Silver Bear Award for Best Director as well as the European Film Awards Best Production Design Award. He has made several short films, both documentary and fiction, which were screened and awarded at many significant national and international festivals. ABOUT THE CO-WRITER PRODUCERS Sára László, Olivier Dubois, Marcell Gerő, Jean-Laurent Csinidis Sára László and Marcell Gerő founded the Budapest based production company, Campfilm in 2007. The company’s credits include "Soft Rain" by Dénes Nagy (45th Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes), "Cain’s Children" by Marcell Gerő (62nd San Sebastian IFF), "The Euphoria of Being" by Réka Szabó (Grand Prix of the 30th Semaine de la Critique of the Locarno International Film festival) and "Natural Light" by Dénes Nagy (72nd Berlinale Competition Silver Bear Award for Best Director, EFA Best Production Design Award). In 2010, Jean Laurent Csinidis co-created Films de Force Majeure, a production company focusing on auteur films and international collaborations. He has produced or co-produced 30 films, most of which have been shown in Cannes, Berlin, Locarno, Venice, as well as at the IDFA, Visions du Réel, Rotterdam, Cinéma du Réel or Annecy. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ Campfilm, Budapest ○ sara@campfilm.eu | marcell@campfilm.eu | dini.nagy@yahoo.com ○ +36209922655 | +36209922629 | +36208234118 PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 2,110,837 USD ○ Confirmed budget and source: 105,076 USD (Filmjus Foundation - Hungary, Creative Europe - MEDIA, Baumi Script Development Award, Région Sud development support) LANGUAGE Hungarian, English, French GENRE Comedy Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 12TH EDITION CATALOGUE GREETINGS 12TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS JURY MENTORS LAB FILMS LIVE

Wagako 我が子 Coralie Watanabe Prosper Producers Miyuki Fukuma, Delphine Tomson, Garance Cosimano Lab Edition: 12 , 2024 SCENE PITCH Production Bunbuku, Japan; No Yelling Productions, France Country France, Japan, Belgium SYNOPSIS Tom, in her thirties, lives in France with Saki, her Japanese wife and their four year old boy, Genki. The family leads a fulfilling life until their world is flipped upside down during a trip to Japan where Saki passes away suddenly. After the tragedy, Saki’s parents consider it their duty to raise Genki in Japan - an inconceivable decision for Tom, who resolves to fight to remain the mother of her child. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Being married to a Japanese woman myself, the need to give life to this story originates from the anguish of what we could one day have to go through. Even though "Wagako" is different from our reality, the storyline grew from our own administrative issues and our suffering of not being recognized as a legal couple in Japan. Indeed, same sex marriage is not allowed in the country of the rising sun. My wife and I deeply wish to make our own family but how do we tread this path - knowing full well that we will not be able to ensure security to this unborn child. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Coralie Watanabe Prosper graduated from the National Film School of Nice. Her final project, "Mathi(eu)", is a multi-award-winning short film screened around the world. In 2016, Coralie earned her Master of Fine Arts in Directing from East 15 Acting School in London. She founded a French-Japanese Theatre Company where she wrote, directed, and performed in several shows. Coralie has just completed her short film "Kotowari" and is now focusing on her first feature film, "Wagako", produced in Japan by Miyuki Fukuma from Bunbuku, Hirokazu Kore-eda’s film production company. ABOUT THE CO-WRITER PRODUCERS Miyuki Fukuma, Delphine Tomson, Garance Cosimano NO YELLING! PRODUCTIONS was founded by Garance Cosimano in 2022 after 6 years as a line producer for Les Films du Poisson ("Hold Me Tight" by Matthieu Amalric, "Plot 35" by Eric Caravaca, "Memoir of Pain" by Emmanuel Finkiel, etc). The company was born out of our desire to bring together audiences and support young authors with bold perspectives on humanity. Our editorial line focuses on stories about family and identity construction. These topics drive and inspire us, and we believe they should be widely shared. We also prioritize the hybridity of forms in our choices, convinced that the blending of genres is always a guarantee of artistic renewal and emotional authenticity. Bunbuku is a Tokyo-based production company founded by Hirokazu Kore-eda in 2014. It focuses on the production of feature films, documentaries, series and commercials, mainly directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and Miwa Nishikawa. After completing graduate studies at the University of Tokyo and studying abroad, Miyuki Fukuma began working at TV Man Union alongside Hirokazu Kore-eda on films such as "Sway" (Miwa Nishikawa), "Hana" (Hirokazu Kore-eda), "Still Walking" (Kore-eda), "Dear Doctor" (Nishikawa) or "Air Doll" (Kore-eda). Miyuki Fukuma participated in the launch of the production company Bunbuku. Continuously involved in the development and production of films directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, Miyuki is notably the producer of "The Truth" as well as "Broker". PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ No Yelling Productions, Saint Ouen sur Seine ○ +33 6 25 41 80 06 ○ garance@noyelling-productions.com PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 3,000,000 USD LANGUAGE French, Japanese GENRE Drama Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 12TH EDITION CATALOGUE GREETINGS 12TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS JURY MENTORS LAB FILMS LIVE

Tonislav Hristov Director: 2019 Year of lab participation: 8 Lab edition: Bulgaria Country: Karl Aho Producer: The Good Driver While trying to make up for his mistakes and show his wife and son that he's a changed man, Ivan, a Bulgarian taxi driver, understands that there are many ways to prove one's worth. Synopsis Thessaloniki International Film Festival 2022 Goteborg Film Festival 2023 Sofia International Film Festival 2023 - Best Bulgarian Feature Film Bulgarian Film Academy Awards 2023 - Best Leading Actor, Best Supporting Actor Festivals & Awards 2022 Year of release: Trailer IMDb PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING 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