Big Crater Add a Title Add a Title Send Send Meny Aviram Producers: , Aleeza Chanowitz Big Crater Lab Edition 3 2024 PITCH LOGLINE Anxious about the future of the world, very pregnant Devorah (35) attends a wilderness survival course. But before she learns how to survive mother nature, she’ll first have to survive her own mother. SYNOPSIS Pregnant Devorah (35) is distressed about losing herself and ending up like her needy mother after birth. Instead of “falling down the stairs”, she signs up for a two-month wilderness survival course on an ecological farm in the Israeli desert. Just as she eases into communal life, Devorah’s mother Deedee (60) joins the course, ruining her plans. When Devorah goes into labor before the course is over, she accepts that to live is to take a risk, and that ending up like her mother isn’t so bad. WRITER'S STATEMENT When ISIS was a thing, I Marie Kondo-ed my belongings and joined an ecological farm. Over the years I have exchanged some anxieties for others, though some have steadfastly remained: Holocaust II and climate change. Despite that, I had a child; I'm optimistic- the world can become a better place. But the experience of childbirth brought on the new fear of turning into my parents. And this, in a way, is the most challenging fear; no composting or forged papers will save me. This series is based on my experiences from the farm and my impossible yearning to change my destiny and be my own person. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT Aleeza is one of the most talented and promising screenwriters and directors in Israel. Our mutual success with her first series, "Chanshi", which was the first Israeli series shown at Sundance festival, encouraged us to try harder. I believe that "Big Crater" has a huge potential and is Aleeza's big next step: making a name for herself in her native America. LOOKING FOR Back To Participants HOME SERIES LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ 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

The Subject The Subject Screenwriter: Naomi Levari, Saar Yogev, Guy Hudes Producer/s Naomi Levari, Saar Yogev, Guy Hudes , Black Sheep Productions Language: Hebrew Format: Genre Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE Seeking salvation, an ultra-Orthodox homosexual entrusts his fate to a contentious psychologist, becoming the centrepiece of an ethically dubious virtual reality conversion experiment. SYNOPSIS Nathan Sheinfeld, an ultra-Orthodox Jew from New York, deeply loves his family, his job, and God, but loathes himself. Seeking redemption following another clandestine homosexual encounter, he journeys to Jerusalem to find Josh Sokolovsky, a controversial therapist who once helped him with his perversion, but has since disappeared. Josh, who now utilizes innovative ""kosher"" VR sessions featuring female avatars to teach Yeshiva students about future marital intimacy, refuses to treat Nathan again. However, recognizing Nathan's profound distress, he proposes a temporary solution: Nathan can join his clinic as a female avatar, which Josh believes might offer him some solace. While Nathan finds some peace in his new role, Josh rekindles his lifelong mission to “cure” homosexuality and employs an ethically dubious conversion therapy on Nathan within the virtual realm, without his consent or knowledge. When Nathan uncovers that he has been unwittingly made a test subject, he chooses not to flee. Driven by a burning desire for ""rectification"", Nathan is even prepared to face death. WRITER'S STATEMENT ״The Subject״ occurs ״later today״ and captures my greatest fear- that we are marching toward a world where tools from the future will be used to impose values from a biblical past, and cloud the present with dystopian shades. In the sphere between man, technology, and religion, ״The Subject״ deals with redemption" as a seductive but dangerous concept, that is centered both on religious thought and secular enchantment with innovation. Nathan, the protagonist, is so determined to correct himself that he rejects a stable and loving life with Deborah his wife, and entrusts himself to Josh who offers him a religious, psychological, and technological solution, proving that under the promise of correction and redemption, these tools from such doctrines are not contradictory, but rather merge into a single and dangerous struggle. The "conversion therapy" Nathan undergoes not only raises questions about our ability to reshape a person but primarily whether we have the moral right to develop such tools. The plot unfolds through the perspectives of the three characters, capturing religious and patriarchal tension; Josh is the father, Deborah is the mother and Nathan is the torn son. Set in a fluid world where old and new, masculine and feminine, real and virtual converge, the series' visual style blends gaming and realistic drama to craft a layered aesthetic, ethical, and emotional landscape. Spanning science fiction, psychological thriller, and intimate drama, The Subject invites viewers to walk the fine line between redemption and destruction, offering a human solution that does not seek to change people or use powerful tools, but only the power of love and acceptance of people as they are. ABOUT THE WRITER PRODUCER'S STATEMENT ״The Subject״ occurs ״later today״ and captures my greatest fear- that we are marching toward a world where tools from the future will be used to impose values from a biblical past, and cloud the present with dystopian shades. In the sphere between man, technology, and religion, ״The Subject״ deals with redemption" as a seductive but dangerous concept, that is centered both on religious thought and secular enchantment with innovation. Nathan, the protagonist, is so determined to correct himself that he rejects a stable and loving life with Deborah his wife, and entrusts himself to Josh who offers him a religious, psychological, and technological solution, proving that under the promise of correction and redemption, these tools from such doctrines are not contradictory, but rather merge into a single and dangerous struggle. The "conversion therapy" Nathan undergoes not only raises questions about our ability to reshape a person but primarily whether we have the moral right to develop such tools. The plot unfolds through the perspectives of the three characters, capturing religious and patriarchal tension; Josh is the father, Deborah is the mother and Nathan is the torn son. Set in a fluid world where old and new, masculine and feminine, real and virtual converge, the series' visual style blends gaming and realistic drama to craft a layered aesthetic, ethical, and emotional landscape. Spanning science fiction, psychological thriller, and intimate drama, The Subject invites viewers to walk the fine line between redemption and destruction, offering a human solution that does not seek to change people or use powerful tools, but only the power of love and acceptance of people as they are. PRODUCER PROFILE PRODUCTION CONTACT DETAILS 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 SERIES LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ

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Maya Dreifuss Maya Dreifuss Director: 2017 Year of lab participation: 6 Lab edition: Israel Country: Estee Yacov- Mecklberg Producer: Highway 65 Daphna, 41, until recently a promising detective in Tel Aviv, finds herself in small-town Afula, dealing with petty crimes, seeking shade from the heat, and deflecting the intrusive question: "how come you don't have children?". Daphna's world is shaken by the sudden disappearance of Orly Elimeleh, a captivating army widow known for her beauty and rebellious spirit. Soon enough, a troubling question creeps in: why isn't anybody looking for her? Fearing the worst, Daphna will stop at nothing in order to solve the mystery. Synopsis Reims Pollar Thriller Film Festival 2024 - Grand Prix Jerusalem Film Festival 2024 Festivals & Awards 2024 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

The Doubt The Doubt Ihab Jadallah Producers Haim Mecklberg, Estee Yacov-Mecklberg Lab Edition 9 , 2021 SCENE PITCH Production Country Palestine SYNOPSIS Synopsis After spending many years in prison, Ibrahim returns to his wife Amal and son Yousef. But things have changed. He doesn’t really know his son, Amal has become independent and has her own business and his brother Mousa is working with the Israelis. Mousa and Amal dream of building a multi-story apartment, but first they must get the Jerusalem municipality sign it off, and get Ibrahim's consent. Ibrahim, displaced, doubtful, carrying the prison's scars, is trying to navigate his rocky family life while negotiating with the enemy. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Director’s Note I began writing this script when I started planning to become a father, only later realizing it was, in fact, the story of my own father. My father went to prison for his ideals, that to this day he holds on to. Ibrahim, The Doubt’s protagonist is challenged with a new reality, and has to choose between pragmatism and idealism. Creating this screenplay helped me deal with the fear and doubts of my own fatherhood. LOG LINE When Ibrahim is released from prison he is forced to face the overwhelming changes in his family and the society. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCERS Haim Mecklberg, Estee Yacov-Mecklberg Producer profile Haim and Estee Mecklberg are veteran Israeli producers. They have started 2-TEAM PRODUCTIONS in the beginning of 2005 in the intention of producing cross-over feature films – films with highly artistic and social content, yet outstanding audience appeal. Their past successful film include Eran Riklis's THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, Asaf Korman's NEXT TO HER, Sharon Maymon & Tal Granit's THE FAREWELL PARTY and Elite Zexer's SAND STORM. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Production company profile 2-Team Productions is one of the leading Israeli film production companies. Our films have participate in all major international film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto and Sundance, won numerous international and Israeli awards (including Sundance Grand Jury Prize, Venice Audience Award and Israeli Academy Best Film Awards) and, at the same time, were successfully distributed in Israel and around the world. Production Company 2-Team Productions, Tel Aviv, Israel office@2-team.com +972-3-787-5111 PRODUCTION BUDGET Production Budget $910,000 LANGUAGE Arabic 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

Taste of Ink Taste of Ink Morgan Simon Producer Guillaume Dreyfus Lab Edition 2 , 2013 SCENE PITCH Production Country France SYNOPSIS Charismatic singer of a hard rock band, Vincent, 24, has already tattooed half of his body. With his angel's face and his incandescent gaze, the world belongs to him. But the arrival of a new woman in the life of his father awakens tensions. Vincent no longer intends to retain his anger or his desire. DIRECTOR'S NOTE LOG LINE Charismatic singer of a hard rock band, Vincent, 24, has already tattooed half of his body. With his angel's face and his incandescent gaze, the world belongs to him. But the arrival of a new woman in the life of his father awakens tensions. Vincent no longer intends to retain his anger or his desire. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCER Guillaume Dreyfus 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

The Vacation 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 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

14TH EDITION CATALOGUE 14TH EDITION PROJECTS MENTORS JURY LAB FILMS TEAM Director: Ivan Marinovic 2014 Year of lab participation: 3 Lab edition: Country: Montenegro Serbia Producer: Mina Dukić 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. Lab edition: 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 Synopsis 2016 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

Highway 65 Highway 65 Maya Dreifuss Producer Estee Yacov- Mecklberg Lab Edition 6 , 2017 SCENE PITCH Production Country Israel SYNOPSIS Daphna, 41, until recently a promising detective in Tel Aviv, finds herself in small-town Afula, dealing with petty crimes, seeking shade from the heat, and deflecting the intrusive question: "how come you don't have children?". Daphna's world is shaken by the sudden disappearance of Orly Elimeleh, a captivating army widow known for her beauty and rebellious spirit. Soon enough, a troubling question creeps in: why isn't anybody looking for her? Fearing the worst, Daphna will stop at nothing in order to solve the mystery. DIRECTOR'S NOTE LOG LINE Daphna, 41, until recently a promising detective in Tel Aviv, finds herself in small-town Afula, dealing with petty crimes, seeking shade from the heat, and deflecting the intrusive question: "how come you don't have children?". Daphna's world is shaken by the sudden disappearance of Orly Elimeleh, a captivating army widow known for her beauty and rebellious spirit. Soon enough, a troubling question creeps in: why isn't anybody looking for her? Fearing the worst, Daphna will stop at nothing in order to solve the mystery. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCER Estee Yacov- Mecklberg 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

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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 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

The Bride The Bride Screenwriter: Itai Tamir Producer/s Itai Tamir , Laila Films Language: Arabic, Hebrew Format: 8 Episodes x 48 Minutes Genre Suspense Drama Send PITCHDECK 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. ABOUT THE WRITER A Druze screenwriter, director, and producer known for his work in film and television. His feature film ARABANI is recognized as the first Druze-Israeli film Jerusalem Film Festival award-winner. His 2023 documentary THE THIRD MAN, commissioned by Makan 33 - Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, premiered at the Haifa International Film Festival. Adwan is currently developing a feature film supported by the Israel Film Fund. He also appeared as an actor in the fourth season of FAUDA. 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. PRODUCER PROFILE Established in 2010 Laila Films is a boutique production company focused on emerging Israeli and international voices, Tamir's filmography, spanning close to fifty feature films, includes Nadav Lapid's Locarno Film Festival award-winner POLICEMAN, Keren Yedaya's Cannes Film Festival Caméra d'Or winner OR, Israel's 2019 Oscar-entry The CAKEMAKER, Dani Rosenberg’s film, OF DOGS AND MEN, Venice 2024, and films by Tsivia Barkai Yaacov, Anat Maltz, Raphael Najadri, and many others. PRODUCTION CONTACT DETAILS itai@laila-films.com +972 54 564 144 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 SERIES LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ