Pirates Pirates Myriam Gharbi's Producers Claire Gadea, Marie-Pierre Macia Lab Edition 6 , 2017 SCENE PITCH Production Country France SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR'S NOTE LOG LINE ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCERS Claire Gadea, Marie-Pierre Macia PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE PRODUCTION BUDGET LANGUAGE GENRE Back To Participants HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 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 SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION 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

14TH EDITION CATALOGUE 14TH EDITION PROJECTS MENTORS JURY LAB FILMS TEAM Director: Ritesh Batra 2014 Year of lab participation: 3 Lab edition: Country: India Producer: Seher Latif Photograph A struggling street photographer in Mumbai, pressured to marry by his grandmother, convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancée. The pair develop a connection that transforms them in ways they could not expect. Lab edition: Sundance Film Festival 2019 Berlin International Film Festival 2019 Sydney Film Festival 2019 Synopsis 2019 Year of release: PITCH Trailer HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 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 SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION

Ivan Marinović Ivan Marinovic Director: 2014 Year of lab participation: 3 Lab edition: Montenegro Serbia Country: Mina Dukić Producer: Black Pin When misanthropic Orthodox priest Peter returns to his idyllic Montenegrin peninsula to nurse his demented mother, he quickly gets into a conflict with superstitious villagers who seek creative ways to chase him away. Synopsis Sarajevo International Film Festival 2016 Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2016 Bosphorus Film Festival 2016 - Best Actor Valletta Film Festival 2017 - Best Actor Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film Lab 2014 - 2nd Prize Winner Festivals & Awards 2016 Year of release: Trailer IMDb HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 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 SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION 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

14TH EDITION CATALOGUE 14TH EDITION PROJECTS MENTORS JURY LAB FILMS TEAM Director: Kayis Emre 2018 Year of lab participation: 7 Lab edition: Country: Ukraine / Turkey Producer: Olena Yershova Anatolian Leopard Employees attempt to hide the death of a leopard to save the zoo where they work. Lab edition: 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 Synopsis 2021 Year of release: PITCH Trailer HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 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 SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION

Children of the Monkey Children of the Monkey Tommaso Landucci Producer Andrea Calbucci Lab Edition 11 , 2023 SCENE PITCH Production Lungta Film, Italy; Moderato, France Country Italy SYNOPSIS Dario and his brother Roberto are both parents, but Enrico, Dario's son, is severely disabled. On the contrary, Roberto's son Giacomo is an athletic teenage boy to whom Dario feels drawn to. In the nephew he finds the son he would have liked to have had and takes the role of the father he could have been. A family drama focused on the exaltation of small, habitual moments through a warm and sweet tone, without the fear of showing the emotions of the characters. DIRECTOR'S NOTE I believe that in parenthood there is a contrasting duality between generosity and selfishness. Within it, I would like to explore the distinction between a "child" and an "heir". That is why I choose to talk about disability. All the parents of a disabled child know this: before the pain of the child born in adverse conditions takes over, for a moment they feel the pain of loss. They mourn "the other child", the one they imagined having during the pregnancy. The question I asked myself is: what happens when that other child materializes? LOG LINE Dario, the father of a disabled child, forges a stronger bond with his nephew and discovers he prefers him to his own son. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Tommaso Landucci was born in Italy in 1989 and he graduated in directing from the Italian National School of Cinema. After working as personal assistant for Luca Guadagnino, he directed the feature documentary Caveman -The Hidden Giant, which premiered at the 78th Venice Film Festival, and was a finalist of Nastri D'Argento 2022. Currently he is working on his debut feature film Children of the Monkey, written with Damiano Femfert and produced by Lungta Film. It was awarded the Premio Solinas 2021, the most prestigious award in Italy for best screenplay. PRODUCER Andrea Calbucci Experienced producer Andrea Calbucci joined Lungta Film in 2014. He takes care of every artistic aspect of Lungta Films projects, from the choice of subjects, to editing, and the preparation of the actors. Lungta is a film, television and theater production company which has produced Whitout Pity (2014), a debut feature by Michele Alhaique, If Life Gives You Lemons (2018), a debut feature by Ciro D'Emilio and Padrenostro (2020) by Claudio Noce. All premiered at Venice Film Festival and they have gained international awards such as: Coppa Volpi for best actor to Pierfrancesco Favino in Padrenostro and Nastro d'Argento to Anna Foglietta for If Life Give You Lemons. In 2022 Lungta produced Ciro D'Emilio's second feature, Per niente al mondo, and in 2023 Lorenzo Tiberia's debut feature Gli Attassati. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Lungta Film (Rome, Italy), Moderato (Paris, France) lungtafilm@gmail.com +39 3288398538 PRODUCTION BUDGET Budget (USD): 1.864.663 Confirmed budget (USD) and source: 60.000 (USD), Ministry of Culture's Funds LANGUAGE Italian Drama GENRE Back To Participants HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 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 SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION 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

Moods Moods Screenwriter: Lee Shira Producer/s Lee Shira , New Generation Productions Language: Hebrew Format: Genre Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE A "Dancing with the Stars" choreographer discovers her mom is homeless, forcing her to blend her glitzy world with messy reality. SYNOPSIS When Daniela, who distanced herself from her mother for the sake of her sanity, discovers she is now homeless, she faces the choice of inviting chaos back into her life. A few years after Daniela (30) deliberately cut ties with her uncontrollable mother Ramona (60), to pursue her dreams as a successful choreographer, her carefully crafted life takes an unexpected turn. On the night of Mickey's marriage proposal, Daniela's doorbell rings, revealing a police officer and the long-lost Ramona. Having lost everything, sold the house and savings, homeless and in dire straits, Ramona has nowhere else to turn. Daniela is forced to bring her into her and Mickey's apartment - to help her rebuild her life. She finds her a job, opens her a bank account, tries to understand what happened to her in the months she was on the street and how she got there. Daniela allows her chaotic mother into her life, disrupting the stability she worked so hard to achieve. As Daniela juggles wedding plans, demanding celebrities from ""Dancing with the stars"" production, and caring for her helpless mother, her once-stable life crumbles. The bond with Mickey weakens, and her dream job teeters on the brink. Surprisingly, her mother's return sparks Daniela's dormant passions and emotions. Daniela finds herself doing things she never dreamt of: Stealing from stores and chasing wild boars in the middle of the night half-naked because her mother can't sleep. She breaks into her childhood home, chases after robbers or innocent people whom her mother suspects have touched her things. She breaks into a random wedding she wasn't invited to and is almost swept away in a stormy affair that will destroy her relationship , supported by her own mother. Through a shared journey, they rediscover each other. Two girls. One of them is a mother and the other a daughter. But it is not clear who is who and when. WRITER'S STATEMENT Ten years ago, I discovered that my mother was living on the streets. For three months, she navigated the challenges of homelessness, showering in beach facilities and sleeping on rooftops, all while keeping this reality hidden from me due to shame and lack of courage. Growing up in an affluent neighborhood with friends from the top decile, the harsh economic truth was unfamiliar and embarrassing. During that year, I learned that my mother had a diagnosed borderline personality structure, revealing that her struggles were not merely perceived subjectively. This revelation led me to view her with greater sympathy. What initially seemed an overwhelming challenge became a pivotal moment that positively shaped my character. Navigating the financial struggles to support my mother fostered independence. Taking charge of her life compelled me to take control of my own. Through this process, my self-esteem strengthened, and I embraced responsibility. Similar to an inexperienced parent faced with caring for a newborn, I found myself with a 65-year-old ""baby"" who wore a coat in August and resisted wearing underwear. My mother is a complex character—unexpected, original, truthful, deceptive, humorous, and at times, challenging. Despite her quirks, she possesses the most generous heart and the keenest mind. I am writing this series with immense love, aiming to touch the hearts of those who watch it. I hope it elicits laughter, evokes emotions, and encourages viewers to approach others with greater understanding. My goal is to challenge preconceived notions of normalcy and insanity, parenting and love. ABOUT THE WRITER PRODUCER'S STATEMENT An 8-episode romantic comedy providing a different, witty, funny, and touching perspective on a between mother-daughter relationship which has been severed due to the mother's mental illness. Mental illness is a common phenomenon that turns families upside down, and we believe that anyone whose family has been challenged, will relate to this human story led by two strong women – a universal story that will draw an international crowd of viewers. This is my 3rd collaboration with the creator Shira Porat, after Embezzlement (for "yes") which sold worldwide, and Motobank which is in development in Reshet and "yes". I think Shira is one of the most talented creators in our industry. She has a fresh and innovative voice, she is dedicated and versatile and I believe this series will be a big success. 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14TH EDITION CATALOGUE 14TH EDITION PROJECTS MENTORS JURY LAB FILMS TEAM Director: Yona Rozenkier 2016 Year of lab participation: 5 Lab edition: Country: Israel Producer: Kobi Mizrahi 35 Downhill The hanged body of an old man in the middle of a small kibbutz in the north of Israel leads Albert, a war veteran, to make a drunken bet. Along with Ben, his grumpy unemployed son, the feisty odd couple will cross the entire country on an old tractor, in one week. This spontaneous 35 km\h, bitter-sweet and sour journey towards forgiveness take them through Israel's neglected backyard, where stereotypes and prejudices meet broken dreams of a better life. The trip will enable Ben to discover his fascinating father, and will give Albert the chance to be the father he never was. Lab edition: Jerusalem Film Festival 2022 - Best Israeli Feature Film, Best Actor, Best Cinematography Israeli Film Academy Awards 2022 - Best Supporting Actor Solothurn Film Festival 2023 Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film Lab 2016 - 1st Prize Winner Synopsis 2022 Year of release: PITCH Trailer HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 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 SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION

We are proud to welcome Mor Eldar as new director. Ms. Eldar is a seasoned content VP, with more than two decades of experience in senior management in the Film and TV industries. From launching and directing the Holon Cinematheque, through VP of programing and commissioning editor of films at YES Satellite TV and heading theatrical marketing and distribution at LEV Cinemas, she is highly experienced in content and strategy and will be a real asset to the JSFL. We are proud to welcome Mor Eldar as new director. Ms. Eldar is a seasoned content VP, with more than two decades of experience in senior management in the Film and TV industries. From launching and directing the Holon Cinematheque, through VP of programing and commissioning editor of films at YES Satellite TV and heading theatrical marketing and distribution at LEV Cinemas, she is highly experienced in content and strategy and will be a real asset to the JSFL. Our Labs have a new director! NEWS ITEM HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 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 SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION HOME FILM LAB SERIES LAB TEAM NEWS

Deep Love Deep Love Emily Reekers, Sophie Dros Producer Paula van der Oest Lab Edition: 12 , 2024 SCENE PITCH Production Sunny Pictures Country Netherlands SYNOPSIS When Sam's wife becomes pregnant he goes in search of the daughter he and his former girlfriend gave up for adoption as teenagers. He finds his first born and they immediately feel deeply connected. There’s a spark, they fall hopelessly in love with each other. DIRECTOR'S NOTE ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS ABOUT THE CO-WRITER PRODUCER Paula van der Oest PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE PRODUCTION BUDGET LANGUAGE GENRE Back To Participants HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 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 SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION 13TH EDITION CATALOGUE 13TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS MENTORS JURY TEAM LAB FILMS

Ode to Joy Ode to Joy Gabriel Tzafka Producer Jan Hammer Lab Edition 7 , 2018 SCENE PITCH Production Country Denmark SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR'S NOTE LOG LINE ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCER Jan Hammer PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE PRODUCTION BUDGET LANGUAGE GENRE Back To Participants HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 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 SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION 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

Shadow Land Shadow Land Gaelle Denis Producer Nathalie Algazi Lab Edition 3 , 2014 SCENE PITCH Production Country France SYNOPSIS DIRECTOR'S NOTE LOG LINE ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCER Nathalie Algazi PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE PRODUCTION BUDGET LANGUAGE GENRE Back To Participants HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 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 SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION 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

Congratulations to Myrsini Aristidou from Cyprus, participant of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab's 9th Edition, that won the audience award at the Sundance Film Festival 2026, as part of the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. What a great way to start the film's journey around the world! Congratulations to Myrsini Aristidou from Cyprus, participant of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab's 9th Edition, that won the audience award at the Sundance Film Festival 2026, as part of the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. What a great way to start the film's journey around the world! "Hold Onto Me" Wins Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival NEWS ITEM HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 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 SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION HOME FILM LAB SERIES LAB TEAM NEWS