Holy Socks Holy Socks Screenwriters: Feigi Kozlovski, Ron Ninio Producer: Hagai Arad, Aharon Peer, Elad Peleg , Daroma Productions Language: Hebrew, Yiddish Format: 8 Episodes x 30 Minutes Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE A Hasidic woman, carrying a dark secret, and a stubborn secular kibbutznik, form an unlikely partnership to create the perfect pantyhose, unraveling the threads holding their worlds together. SYNOPSIS Holy Socks follows Shprintze (30), a Hasidic woman from Jerusalem, and Edna (65), a secular Kibbutznik from northern Israel -- two women from communities where collective principles outweigh individual needs, yet worlds apart in religion and culture. Shprintze carries an unresolved childhood trauma -- sexual abuse silenced by her community -- buried beneath an obsession with the runs in her pantyhose. When a disastrous job interview ends with yet another ruined pair of premium stockings, she travels to the kibbutz that manufactured them, where she meets Edna, a stubborn retiree who once managed the kibbutz hosiery factory. Despite their explosive first encounter, a bond forms. To her husband Shimshon's horror, they embark on a joint mission to create the perfect pantyhose that will never tear. Against a backdrop of barking dogs and flying falafel balls, they navigate family opposition and institutional obstacles. As their startup advances, Shprintze's buried trauma resurfaces. She reveals her secret to Edna, deepening their bond into a soul friendship. Together they produce a prototype, file a patent, and secure funding. But when they travel to Sri Lanka for manufacturing, money runs out and their conflicting natures ignite battles over control. Edna abandons the project in fury. Shimshon seizes the opportunity to distance Shprintze from Edna, arranging new funding. Shprintze launches the Golden Pantyhose alone to meteoric success -- until she discovers the truth behind the money. The revelation detonates her marriage in ways neither expected. Until Edna knocks on Shprintze's door. Because the triple-threaded pantyhose will never be torn apart. Told in a dark comedic Jerusalemite tone with pure sarcasm, the series has no reasonable logic -- but it has a vision to fix the world. And that's what matters. WRITER'S STATEMENT There is a well-known conflict between the world of religion and science: how many years has the world existed? On the other hand, there is broad consensus that since the dawn of time, this planet has been ruled by men who shape the world to their liking. If you survey the map of figures ruling the political and economic world, you can make a sweeping statement: if you are a man, white and rich, you can be infantile, talk nonsense at the level of a three-year-old, and still be seen as a genius. I am an ultra-Orthodox creator, COVID-fired, ambitious and strange, who went to study screenwriting at a relatively late age. I don't think in political correctness -- I filter my thoughts through a filter as thick as 70-denier pantyhose. Why? Because I am a woman, and I know that a woman is expected to be nice and keep quiet. A Haredi woman is expected to be holy and modest. I have felt since childhood that the expectation is for me to accept having no representation in the public sphere. I walk on eggshells so my children will have schools and matchmaking proposals -- and above all, not to annoy the zealots near my husband's business in Haredi Geula. To voice my opinion, which refuses to remain as voices in my head, I wrote the story of Shprintze and her imaginary friends. I am skeptical, but she is more obsessive than me and endlessly convinces me that one day she will fix the world. Intact stockings are a product we all need, much like a story with dark Jewish humor. I believe in this story and its ability to touch the delicate heartstrings of all of us -- and truly change worlds. ABOUT THE WRITERS Faigy Kozlovsky is an ultra-Orthodox screenwriter and graduate of the Ma'aleh School of Film in Jerusalem. In 2024, she directed her first short film, Tamar, as part of the "A Kitser" incubator for ultra-Orthodox women creators. The film screened at the Jerusalem Women's Film Festival and subsequently at the UK Jewish Film Festival. Additionally, the film is shown at ultra-Orthodox women's screening events that Faigy produces independently. Currently, Faigy serves as a Script Reader for one of Israel's film funds, while dedicating her time to developing and writing various film projects that have gained recognition from multiple Israeli funds—most notably the series Holy Socks, which she first conceived during her studies. Alongside the series development, Faigy is writing a personal book and delivers lectures and workshops on meaning and self-motivation. Faigy is the sixth of ten children, married, mother of four sons, and a grandmother. Ron Ninio is an award-winning Israeli director and showrunner. He co-created and directed Your Honor (2 seasons), winner of the Grand Prix at Series Mania and the world's most successful scripted format since 2020, remade in over 12 countries including the U.S. (Showtime), Germany, France, India, and South Korea. Other series include Arab Labour (Best Drama, Haifa and Jerusalem Film Festivals), A Touch Away (Israeli Academy Award, Best Drama Series and Best Director), and Catching the Sky (Ophir Award winner). His latest feature Farewell Column premiered at Warsaw Film Festival 2024. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT At Daroma Productions, we have built our reputation on giving voice to unheard stories and bringing Israel's peripheral communities to the center of the screen. Holy Socks represents exactly the kind of bold, original storytelling that has defined our mission since 2010. This project draws on themes we have explored across our filmography of over 40 films -- the tension between individual desire and collective pressure, the collision of different Israeli worlds, and the power of dark humor to illuminate serious social issues. From A Whore Like Me (Ophir Award winner) which tackled human trafficking, to This City (Warsaw IFF, Chelsea Film Festival triple winner) which reimagined Israeli urban culture through hip-hop noir, we have consistently proven that challenging content can find both critical acclaim and wide audiences. Holy Socks has the potential to be a breakout international series. The satirical comedy wrapped around a trauma narrative speaks a universal language -- the struggle for self-expression against oppressive systems exists in every culture. The unique Israeli setting, combining ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem with Kibbutz life, offers international audiences a fresh, visually rich world they have not seen before. We envision the series as an 8-episode series, each 30 minutes, perfectly suited for premium platform distribution. The dark comedy tone places it alongside internationally successful shows that balance humor with social commentary. With our extensive experience in international co-productions -- currently developing projects with partners in India, France, Germany, and the USA -- we are well positioned to bring Holy Socks to a global audience while maintaining the authentic Israeli voice that makes it special. We are seeking co-production partners, broadcasters, and platforms who share our passion for distinctive, character-driven storytelling that challenges conventions while entertaining audiences worldwide. PRODUCER PROFILE Founded in 2010, Daroma Productions is an award-winning Israeli company with over 40 productions -- features, documentaries, and series -- premiering at Berlinale, Busan, Tallinn, Warsaw, and DOC NYC, earning multiple Ophir Awards (Israel's Oscar equivalent). Daroma's series work includes Don't Care to Share (2021), an 8-episode web series that won Best Web Series at NYFA, Paris Play, and Black Swan festivals, with a nomination at the Indie Series Awards in Los Angeles. The company is developing a strong series slate: Holy Socks, a satirical dark comedy; Roots in Sand, a 6-part Bedouin crime drama; and Spies R Us, an international action-comedy. With co-production experience spanning India, France, Germany, and Portugal, Daroma is positioned to bring distinctive Israeli stories to global audiences through series partnerships. 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Borderlines Borderlines Screenwriters: Ori Ravid, Amir Lin, Gal Lin Producer: Dikla Barkai , Abot Hameiri Barkai Language: Hebrew, Arabic, English, Russian Format: 8 Episodes x 45 Minutes Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE 4 soldiers—3 men and a woman—face the impossible surrealism of the Gaza war. SYNOPSIS Four soldiers enter the war in Gaza—and the war enters their souls, changing them irreversibly. One will lose his faith, one will lose his life, one will lose her way only to find it again, and the one who entered lost and shattered will find a ray of light within the darkness. In a war zone so close to home, as they shuttle between the battlefield and their homes, the two realities blur until neither feels real. A Jewish legend tells of four rabbis who entered an orchard, a metaphor for delving into Kabbalah's deepest mysteries—one died upon entry, one lost his mind, one abandoned his faith, and one emerged wiser and stronger. Borderlines mirrors this ancient tale, following the four protagonists through the chaotic days of war. Creator Amir Lin enlisted in his 40s, endured profound trauma in Gaza, and witnessed his family back home, disintegrate during the war. From that devastation, Borderlines was born—a different kind of war story, where mundane pains and surreal moments collide. WRITER'S STATEMENT Amir – one of the creators – saw his life falling apart during the Gaza war following October 7th. The series draws inspiration from his experiences. He served roughly 120 days in reserve duty, returning again and again despite mounting personal costs. Borderlines wants to capture something elusive about life in the midst of war. Something primarily mental: Not trauma in the classical sense, but rather a general eclipse - a loss of faith in the normal, the normative, the institutional, and a turn toward the intuitive and non-routine. The series creates a tone simultaneously hyper-realistic and raw, yet touched with surrealism. A world where the psyche of our characters is reflected in reality and vice versa. The constant sensation is one of blurred lines between consciousness and reality. We express this through constant mixing of worlds: real combat in ambushes blended with the protagonist's son's Minecraft battles, where he suffers virtual bullying. The domestic world finds its way into Gaza's heart: a vision of a Bat Mitzvah girl sitting amid wedding hall ruins. The aesthetic trades gray urban combat grit for the hyper-saturated, hallucinogenic palette of a "sunrise set" gone wrong at a rave party. Battlefield dust merges indistinguishably with festival dust. Tanks breathe like massive dystopian art installations, tunnel networks feel like descents into the subconscious. This is a world where authorities have abdicated, where everyone discovers the opposite of what they believed about themselves. Like Ari, a reservist from a religious-Zionist background - a cardiac surgeon who finds himself hauling a generator to save patients in a hospital after his own unit cut the power, knowing some of those patients are likely connected to Hamas. Within a psychological war drama, we create a personal, nuanced tone steeped in the experiences, crises, and insights emerging from friction with this reality. ABOUT THE WRITERS Ori Ravid A seasoned Israeli screenwriter and director, renowned for his work on the acclaimed film Eli & Ben (2008), which he wrote and directed. A graduate of Tel Aviv University's Department of Film and Television Studies, Ravid has contributed to several notable Israeli television series, including Asfur, Split, and Galis. Beyond his creative endeavors, he has served as a script editor and mentor, notably at the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School. His recent projects encompass directing and writing roles in films like Salento. Amir Lin Borderlines tells the personal story of Amir, who served in an elite military unit in his youth and volunteered to re-enlist in the army during the war. His personal story, bridging war, family, and altered states of consciousness, is the foundation for this series. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT Borderlines offers strong international appeal: intimate character drama, genre-bending aesthetics, and themes relevant to audiences navigating their own societal fractures. We have a series bible, and an experienced creative team. We are seeking European co-production partners for this war drama that transcends its Israeli origins to explore universal themes of identity rupture and institutional collapse. We're looking for: • A European production company to co-produce • A European broadcaster or streaming platform • Creative and financial partners who share our vision for bold, visually distinctive storytelling We're open to discussing various co-production models and welcome conversations about how to tailor the project for European markets while maintaining its distinctive voice. PRODUCER PROFILE Fremantle Israel Studio (formerly Abot Hameiri Barkai) is a leading Israeli production house specializing in high-quality, innovative television content. Since its acquisition by Fremantle International in 2016, the Studio, headed by Dikla Barkai, has gained global recognition for its acclaimed drama series. Its portfolio includes the international hit Shtisel (YES/Netflix), winner of 16 Israeli Academy Awards, and its prequel Kugel. Other notable works include East Side (produced for Kan 11, sold worldwide), the award-winning Srugim, The Conductor, and The Attaché. 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Borderlines Add a Title Add a Title Send Send Dikla Barkai Producers: Amir Lin , Ori Ravid Borderlines Lab Edition 4 2025 PITCH LOGLINE 4 soldiers—3 men and a woman—face the impossible surrealism of the Gaza war. SYNOPSIS Four soldiers enter the war in Gaza—and the war enters their souls, changing them irreversibly. One will lose his faith, one will lose his life, one will lose her way only to find it again, and the one who entered lost and shattered will find a ray of light within the darkness. In a war zone so close to home, as they shuttle between the battlefield and their homes, the two realities blur until neither feels real. A Jewish legend tells of four rabbis who entered an orchard, a metaphor for delving into Kabbalah's deepest mysteries—one died upon entry, one lost his mind, one abandoned his faith, and one emerged wiser and stronger. Borderlines mirrors this ancient tale, following the four protagonists through the chaotic days of war. Creator Amir Lin enlisted in his 40s, endured profound trauma in Gaza, and witnessed his family back home, disintegrate during the war. From that devastation, Borderlines was born—a different kind of war story, where mundane pains and surreal moments collide. WRITER'S STATEMENT Amir – one of the creators – saw his life falling apart during the Gaza war following October 7th. The series draws inspiration from his experiences. He served roughly 120 days in reserve duty, returning again and again despite mounting personal costs. Borderlines wants to capture something elusive about life in the midst of war. Something primarily mental: Not trauma in the classical sense, but rather a general eclipse - a loss of faith in the normal, the normative, the institutional, and a turn toward the intuitive and non-routine. The series creates a tone simultaneously hyper-realistic and raw, yet touched with surrealism. A world where the psyche of our characters is reflected in reality and vice versa. The constant sensation is one of blurred lines between consciousness and reality. We express this through constant mixing of worlds: real combat in ambushes blended with the protagonist's son's Minecraft battles, where he suffers virtual bullying. The domestic world finds its way into Gaza's heart: a vision of a Bat Mitzvah girl sitting amid wedding hall ruins. The aesthetic trades gray urban combat grit for the hyper-saturated, hallucinogenic palette of a "sunrise set" gone wrong at a rave party. Battlefield dust merges indistinguishably with festival dust. Tanks breathe like massive dystopian art installations, tunnel networks feel like descents into the subconscious. This is a world where authorities have abdicated, where everyone discovers the opposite of what they believed about themselves. Like Ari, a reservist from a religious-Zionist background - a cardiac surgeon who finds himself hauling a generator to save patients in a hospital after his own unit cut the power, knowing some of those patients are likely connected to Hamas. Within a psychological war drama, we create a personal, nuanced tone steeped in the experiences, crises, and insights emerging from friction with this reality. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT Borderlines offers strong international appeal: intimate character drama, genre-bending aesthetics, and themes relevant to audiences navigating their own societal fractures. We have a series bible, and an experienced creative team. We are seeking European co-production partners for this war drama that transcends its Israeli origins to explore universal themes of identity rupture and institutional collapse. We're looking for: • A European production company to co-produce • A European broadcaster or streaming platform • Creative and financial partners who share our vision for bold, visually distinctive storytelling We're open to discussing various co-production models and welcome conversations about how to tailor the project for European markets while maintaining its distinctive voice. LOOKING FOR Co-producers, Broadcasters, Platforms, Private Funds / Banks, Producers 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 PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS

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Borderlines Borderlines Screenwriters: Dikla Barkai Producer/s Dikla Barkai , Abot Hameiri Barkai Language: Hebrew, Arabic, English, Russian Format: 8 Episodes x 45 Minutes Genre Drama, Action Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE 4 soldiers—3 men and a woman—face the impossible surrealism of the Gaza war. SYNOPSIS Four soldiers enter the war in Gaza—and the war enters their souls, changing them irreversibly. One will lose his faith, one will lose his life, one will lose her way only to find it again, and the one who entered lost and shattered will find a ray of light within the darkness. In a war zone so close to home, as they shuttle between the battlefield and their homes, the two realities blur until neither feels real. A Jewish legend tells of four rabbis who entered an orchard, a metaphor for delving into Kabbalah's deepest mysteries—one died upon entry, one lost his mind, one abandoned his faith, and one emerged wiser and stronger. Borderlines mirrors this ancient tale, following the four protagonists through the chaotic days of war. Creator Amir Lin enlisted in his 40s, endured profound trauma in Gaza, and witnessed his family back home, disintegrate during the war. From that devastation, Borderlines was born—a different kind of war story, where mundane pains and surreal moments collide. WRITER'S STATEMENT Amir – one of the creators – saw his life falling apart during the Gaza war following October 7th. The series draws inspiration from his experiences. He served roughly 120 days in reserve duty, returning again and again despite mounting personal costs. Borderlines wants to capture something elusive about life in the midst of war. Something primarily mental: Not trauma in the classical sense, but rather a general eclipse - a loss of faith in the normal, the normative, the institutional, and a turn toward the intuitive and non-routine. The series creates a tone simultaneously hyper-realistic and raw, yet touched with surrealism. A world where the psyche of our characters is reflected in reality and vice versa. The constant sensation is one of blurred lines between consciousness and reality. We express this through constant mixing of worlds: real combat in ambushes blended with the protagonist's son's Minecraft battles, where he suffers virtual bullying. The domestic world finds its way into Gaza's heart: a vision of a Bat Mitzvah girl sitting amid wedding hall ruins. The aesthetic trades gray urban combat grit for the hyper-saturated, hallucinogenic palette of a "sunrise set" gone wrong at a rave party. Battlefield dust merges indistinguishably with festival dust. Tanks breathe like massive dystopian art installations, tunnel networks feel like descents into the subconscious. This is a world where authorities have abdicated, where everyone discovers the opposite of what they believed about themselves. Like Ari, a reservist from a religious-Zionist background - a cardiac surgeon who finds himself hauling a generator to save patients in a hospital after his own unit cut the power, knowing some of those patients are likely connected to Hamas. Within a psychological war drama, we create a personal, nuanced tone steeped in the experiences, crises, and insights emerging from friction with this reality. ABOUT THE WRITERS Ori Ravid A seasoned Israeli screenwriter and director, renowned for his work on the acclaimed film Eli & Ben (2008), which he wrote and directed. A graduate of Tel Aviv University's Department of Film and Television Studies, Ravid has contributed to several notable Israeli television series, including Asfur, Split, and Galis. Beyond his creative endeavors, he has served as a script editor and mentor, notably at the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School. His recent projects encompass directing and writing roles in films like Salento. Amir Lin Borderlines tells the personal story of Amir, who served in an elite military unit in his youth and volunteered to re-enlist in the army during the war. His personal story, bridging war, family, and altered states of consciousness, is the foundation for this series. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT Borderlines offers strong international appeal: intimate character drama, genre-bending aesthetics, and themes relevant to audiences navigating their own societal fractures. We have a series bible, and an experienced creative team. We are seeking European co-production partners for this war drama that transcends its Israeli origins to explore universal themes of identity rupture and institutional collapse. We're looking for: • A European production company to co-produce • A European broadcaster or streaming platform • Creative and financial partners who share our vision for bold, visually distinctive storytelling We're open to discussing various co-production models and welcome conversations about how to tailor the project for European markets while maintaining its distinctive voice. PRODUCER PROFILE Fremantle Israel Studio (formerly Abot Hameiri Barkai) is a leading Israeli production house specializing in high-quality, innovative television content. Since its acquisition by Fremantle International in 2016, the Studio, headed by Dikla Barkai, has gained global recognition for its acclaimed drama series. Its portfolio includes the international hit Shtisel (YES/Netflix), winner of 16 Israeli Academy Awards, and its prequel Kugel. Other notable works include East Side (produced for Kan 11, sold worldwide), the award-winning Srugim, The Conductor, and The Attaché. 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Good Girls Go To Hell Add a Title Add a Title Send Send Shlomit Arviv Producers: Bar Cohen , Tohar Sherman-Friedman Good Girls Go To Hell Lab Edition 3 2024 PITCH LOGLINE Tohar (17), the youngest daughter of the chief rabbi in a small West Bank settlement, decides to end her most significant relationship, and break up with God. SYNOPSIS In a West Bank settlement, Tohar (17), the chief rabbi's daughter, decides to break up with God after her mother's Parkinson's diagnosis. She embarks on a 10-step liberation journey, breaking the fourth wall to address the Almighty directly. Navigating her Orthodox community, all-girls school, family expectations, and first love, Tohar challenges everything she's known. In a place where every decision is judged by both Heaven and Earth, can Tohar find her true self without losing it all? WRITER'S STATEMENT "Good Girls Go to Hell" is inspired by Tohar's upbringing in a settlement. This adaptation of her graphic novel follows 17-year-old Tohar as she navigates the clash between tradition and independence. With raw honesty and sharp humor, we witness her struggle against family expectations and community norms while grappling with her evolving beliefs. It's a love letter to every misfit and doubter who's felt trapped by circumstances. Imagine "Fleabag" in a settlement or "Derry Girls" with a kippa - a story as contradictory, messy, and beautifully human as life itself. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT From the moment I encountered "Good Girls Go to Hell" by emerging talents Bar and Tohar, I was captivated. The playful title belies a profound coming-of-age story set in a world seemingly distant from my own—a large religious family on the fringes of Israeli society. Yet, Tohar's original dialogue with her "imaginary friend" God resonated deeply. This series promises to be a groundbreaking exploration of faith, family, and identity, told with wit and warmth. Bar and Tohar's authentic voices shine through, creating a story that's both uniquely local and globally relatable. Their fresh perspective offers a bold take on universal themes. 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 PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS

Great news! Two Sundance prizes went to our 9th edition alumni Shuchi Talati, for her film "Girls Will Be Girls". The film won the Audience Award for World Cinema Dramatic Competition, and actress Preeti Panigrahi won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting. We are very excited and happy with Shuchi. Great news! Two Sundance prizes went to our 9th edition alumni Shuchi Talati, for her film "Girls Will Be Girls". The film won the Audience Award for World Cinema Dramatic Competition, and actress Preeti Panigrahi won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting. We are very excited and happy with Shuchi. "Girls Will Be Girls" Wins Awards at Sundance 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 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

Exile Exile Oz Zirlin Producer Dor Levy Lab Edition 11 , 2023 SCENE PITCH Production Goosebumps Productions Country Israel SYNOPSIS In the harsh city of Hadera, three interlocking stories will change the lives of their characters forever: Jackie (45) is up against time as he finds his best friend- after he took the money they invested in crypto, has gone missing. Oleg (22) has to take care of his mentally ill mother just as, out of nowhere- his dominate father comes back from ten years abroad. Adane (28) wants to solve his anxiety issues so he can provide for his family. Instead- he gets his younger brother and himself entangled with the police. DIRECTOR'S NOTE This film is for my friends and family, the tired souls we lost along the way, and those who stayed with us, still struggling to make ends meet. This film is for my childhood heroes - flawed and anxious individuals, filled with doubts and a false sense of security, trying to do what's right by their families, but not always succeeding. This is Israel as they experience it, down here, in the streets . A place of never-ending turmoil and pressure. This film is for them. LOG LINE Three heroes from three different communities trying to provide for their families in every way possible and discovering- there is no “going out” of the project’s city of Hadera and its never-ending pressure ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Oz graduated with distinction from the Minshar School of Arts. He is a writer, director, cinematographer, and dditor. His graduation film Adane and Yaleo was an official selection at the Jerusalem Film Festival, Munich Film Festival, and Tel Aviv Film Festival,amongst others. PRODUCER Dor Levy Goosebumps Productions is an independent production company based out of Tel Aviv. With a dedicated pursuit of impactful and emotionally evocative storytelling, I seek out emerging talents who possess a distinctive voice and offer a fresh perspective on our shared human experience. Among the company's notable projects are To the Grave (2020), Empty Spaces (2022), and Auto da fe (2022). These and others gained recognition in leading film festivals worldwide, such as Biennale Cinema, Busan IFF, Adelaide, Encounter FF, and BFI: Flare; as well in local festivals, such as Jerusalem IFF, Haifa IFF, TLV FEST, and Yes Israeli PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Company name, city: Goosebumps Productions (Tel Aviv, Israel) Contact email: dor@gsbumps.art Contact tel.: +972-52-3883-089 PRODUCTION BUDGET Estimated Budget: $1,000,000 Existing: $10,000 Israeli Film Fund LANGUAGE Hebrew, Russian, Amharic Anthology drama GENRE 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 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

Let go Baby Let go Baby Yair Agmon Producer Tal Becher (Yalla Films) Lab Edition 10 , 2022 SCENE PITCH Production Country Israel SYNOPSIS This is the story of Racheli and Noach, a young couple from Jerusalem, and the termination of their pregnancy. During a routine ultrasound, they discover a severe birth defect in their unborn child and find themselves forced into a tragic, unreal, and rattling odyssey - a stillbirth. Racheli and Noach’s journey together through the medical and mental bureaucracy of terminating the pregnancy drags their relationship into abysses of alienation and closeness, realism and surrealism. Their journey creates an intimate cinematic experience of substance. DIRECTOR'S NOTE The film “Let go baby” is based on the most traumatic experience I’ve ever had, and yet, my goal is to write and direct a film that is neither “heavy” nor sad, maybe even a happy film. I want to create a film with sweet, beautiful, and intimate moments. Moments of grace and love. I believe that many viewers will be able to find peace and comfort in this film. The comfort of the misery of life. I believe this film will encourage and enable a new discussion on one of the most repressed phenomena in our lives, one that no one talks about. I feel, simply, in every fiber of my being, that this is a story that must be told. LOG LINE During a routine ultrasound, a young Israeli couple discovers a severe birth defect in their unborn child that leads them down a surreal, tragic, and yet optimistic journey. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCER Tal Becher (Yalla Films) Yalla Films is a young, fast, fun and daring production company that specializes in quality boutique productions, and accessible, direct, poignant, human-loving cinema. Tal Becher - Born in 1985. Married to Shunit, father to Roni. BA in communication from the College of Management Academic Studies, and The Production Track in The Sam Spiegel Film & Television School. Founded the production company “Yalla Films”. Produced a documentary TV series (“YYY”), Three documentary features, several web-series, and several of short films (including one VR film that participated in The Venice Film Festival 2019). These days, he produces a documentary feature and directing  one, also works on the development of the awards winning director Dror Shaul’s new feature. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Producer: Tal Becher Production company: Yalla Films Address: Yitzhak Sade 34, Tel Aviv PRODUCTION BUDGET Budget: 350,000$ LANGUAGE Hebrew Drama GENRE 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 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

Don't Be A Stranger 13TH EDITION CATALOGUE 13TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS MENTORS JURY TEAM LAB FILMS Don't Be A Stranger Filmmaker Fellipe Fernandes Producers Dora Amorim, Julia Machado Production Company Zebra Films Country Brazil Lab Edition 13 , 2025 SCENE PITCH SHORT SYNOPSIS Frightened by a series of murders in the queer community of a coastal city, the ex-addicted nurse Luca, 29, worries when his ex-boyfriend goes missing and decides to search for him. Gradually, he develops a dangerous attraction to risk: despite all warnings, he continues using dating apps. The possibility that one of his matches might be a killer both terrifies and excites him. In contrast to the tenderness he offers his patients, the brutality of his sexual experiences begins to blur the line between fear and desire. DIRECTOR’S NOTE I feel that facing death's mysteries is unavoidable for people like me, LGBTQ Brazilians from underprivileged backgrounds. Fear and desire dance together in the construction of dissonant sexualities and we must learn to live by blurring the boundaries of the margins. I'm really interested in how Luca gradually pushes his physical and moral boundaries in this journey, until he learns that to really feel alive it's necessary to face the mirror honestly and never become a stranger to oneself. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Raised in the outskirts of Recife, Fellipe Fernandes premiered his first film, “Delusion is Redemption to Those in Distress”, at 2016 Cannes Film Festival’s Critic’s Week. After his second short, “Tempestade” (2019), he launched his first feature film, “Rio Doce” (2021), at the Olhar de Cinema – Curitiba International Film Festival, where it was awarded Best Film and Best Brazilian Feature. It also received the grand prize at the Rio Film Festival’s New Directions and the FIPRESCI award at the Toulouse Latin American Film Festival. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCERS Dora Amorim, Julia Machado Dora Amorim is a partner at Zebra Filmes, working as an audiovisual producer since 2010. Her films have been shown at over 100 festivals, including Cannes Critics' Week and Rotterdam IFF. She collaborated with Emilie Lesclaux and Kleber Mendonça Filho at Cinemascópio Produções, and was the executive producer of “O agente secreto”. Dora is part of Berlinale Talents, Eave+, and the Paradiso Talent Network, and was recognized by LatAm Cinema as one of the five standout Latin American producers at Cannes 2025. Júlia Machado is a partner at Zebra Filmes, studied Audiovisual and Public Relations. An audiovisual producer since 2009, she was part of the team for the feature films “Bacurau” and “O Agente Secreto”, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho. Recently she produced the features "Salomé" and "Ainda não é amanhã" Júlia has participated in BRLab and CineMundi and her films have been exhibited in many national and international festivals, including Cannes Critics' Week. Zebra Filmes was founded in 2024 by Dora Amorim and Júlia Machado, independent producers with extensive experience in the industry. They are currently developing projects by Fellipe Fernandes, Milena Times, André Antonio, Nathália Tereza, and other filmmakers. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ Zebra Films / Recife, Brazil ○ +55 81 7901-7700, +55 81 8561-4805 ○ dora@zebrafilmesbr.com , julia@zebrafilmesbr.com PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 1,069,000 USD ○ Confirmed budget and source: 66,000 USD (Brazilian Copruduction - development) LANGUAGE Portuguese GENRE Thriller 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 PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS

Pavel Vesnakov 13TH EDITION CATALOGUE 13TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS MENTORS JURY TEAM LAB FILMS Director: Pavel Vesnakov 2021 Year of lab participation: 9 Lab edition: Country: Bulgaria Producer: Veselka Kiryakova Windless After years away, Kaloyan returns to Bulgaria to sell his late father's flat. Initially a routine task, it gradually becomes a journey of self-discovery, confronting distant traumas while finding a new path. Lab edition: Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2024 Thessaloniki International Film Festival 2024 Haifa Film Festival 2024 Synopsis 2024 Year of release: PITCH Trailer 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 PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS