Kayis Emre Director: 2018 Year of lab participation: 7 Lab edition: Ukraine / Turkey Country: Olena Yershova Producer: Anatolian Leopard Employees attempt to hide the death of a leopard to save the zoo where they work. Synopsis Toronto International Film Festival 2021 - FIPRESCI Prize Ankara International Film Festival 2021 - Best Film, Best Cinematography, Best Actor, Best Actress Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival 2021 - Best First Film, Best Art Direction Thessaloniki International Film Festival 2021 Jerusalem Film Festival 2022 Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film Lab 2018 - 1st Prize Winner 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 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 JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

Colombian film "The Other Son", that was developed on the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel International Film Lab's 9th edition, premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival 2023. The film, written and directed by alumni Juan Sebastián Quebrada, tells the story of a teenager, who after the sudden and unexpected death of his younger brother, falls in love with his deceased brother's ex-girlfriend and, through that love, finds the strength to fight on. "The Other Son" Premieres in San Sebastian 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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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. The Lab is generously supported by production company New Mandate Films, producer Gideon Tadmor, The Jerusalem Municipality and The Sam Spiegel Estate The Third Edition of the Series Lab Launches 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

The moving first session of our 12th edition has ended, after an exciting week with so many creative moments, with an inspiring masterclass with academy award winner Edward Berger who generously took us into his working process; A fascinating lecture about storytellers meeting AI given be Dr. Michal Ben David; A peaceful morning meditation by Ginger Castillo; and, of course, intensive work done each day with our amazing mentors. The first session, held online, was a meaningful and fruitful first week with our newest edition of the lab. We're already missing the participants! The First Session of Edition 12 Concludes 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

Alamork Marsha Davidian Director: 2014 Year of lab participation: 3 Lab edition: Israel Country: Naomi Levari & Saar Yogev Producer: Fig Tree 16 year old Jewish Mina, is trying to navigate between a surreal routine dictated by the civil war in Ethiopia and her last days of youth with her Christian boyfriend Eli. When she discovers that her family is planning to immigrate to Israel and escape the war, she weaves an alternate plan in order to save Eli. But in times of war, plans tend to go wrong. Marsha's coming of age film debut film is based on her childhood memories of a civil-war-torn Ethiopia. Synopsis Haifa International Film Festival 2018 - Best Cinematography Toronto International Film Festival 2018 - Eurimages Audentia Award Israeli Film Academy Awards 2018 - Best Cinematography (Daniel Miller) Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2019 - Emerging Filmmaker Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film Lab 2014 - 1st Prize Winner Festivals & Awards 2018 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 JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

Tom Nesher Director: 2021 Year of lab participation: 9 Lab edition: Israel Country: Haim Mecklberg Producer: Come Closer When Eden's brother tragically dies, her grief spirals into obsession after discovering his secret girlfriend. A haunting exploration of love, loss and fixation with stunning visuals. Synopsis Tribeca Film Festival 2024 - Viewpoints Award Jerusalem Film Festival 2024 Festivals & Awards 2024 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 JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

Add a Title Add a Title Send Send Itai Tamir Producers: ​ , Adi Adwan The Bride Lab Edition 3 2024 PITCH LOGLINE In a Druze village where reincarnation shapes fate, investigator Jimmy Falah must solve his mentor's murder and find the mentor's missing 8-year-old granddaughter, uncovering past debts that could end the cycle of rebirth and revenge. SYNOPSIS In a Druze village in northern Israel, investigator Jamal "Jimmy" Falah faces his toughest case when his mentor is murdered and the mentors' granddaughter, Nano, goes missing. Jimmy uncovers family secrets, a violent history, and the belief that Nano is the reincarnation of a murdered bride. As he pieces together the truth, Jimmy confronts the vengeful brother behind the crimes. In a tense showdown, Jimmy chooses forgiveness over revenge, saving Nano and breaking the cycle of reincarnation and vengeance. WRITER'S STATEMENT The series delves into the mysterious Druze community, blending mysticism, tension, and intrigue. As a Druze, I bring authenticity, revealing complexities only an insider can. While reincarnation is central, the series also explores the secretive nature of Druze life—its divisions, gossip, and generational conflicts. The eight episodes, inspired by my experiences, use voice-over monologues to explore each character's past, gradually uncovering their motivations and ties to the narrative, while offering viewers a rare glimpse into a world rarely portrayed on screen. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT Adi Adwan, whom I’ve known for nearly 20 years, conceived the idea for the series. We began developing it during our travels up north, searching for locations and further honed it during the workshop. From the beginning, I was drawn to the mystical and religious concepts unfolding within a closed society. The uniqueness of using reincarnation to solve various cases is magical. It's a significant challenge, but Adi's advantage, coming from the Druze community and knowledgeable about its secrets, is immense. We still have a way to go, but the foundations are solid and available starting today. LOOKING FOR ​ Back To Participants HOME SERIES LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ 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