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

We are happy and proud that two alumni from our latest 11th edition of the Film Lab, will take part in the Berlinale Co-Production Market. Congratulations to Hajni Kis with "Ich Bin Marika" and Jerry Carlsson with ״Burnings״. "Ich Bin Marika" tells the story of Marika, a cashier in a Budapest supermarket. One day, her long-lost love, Jani re-appears in her life. He takes on a highway construction job in Germany, but causes a mass accident and is imprisoned. Marika decides to do what she can to get him out. In order to pay a lawyer, she goes to work for an elderly couple in Germany. "Burnings" tells the story of a lonely teenager who tries to hide his attraction towards other guys, but when he finds a portal in the basement that can make him change his appearance, a whole new world opens up that makes him question who he wants to be. We are happy and proud that two alumni from our latest 11th edition of the Film Lab, will take part in the Berlinale Co-Production Market. Congratulations to Hajni Kis with "Ich Bin Marika" and Jerry Carlsson with ״Burnings״. "Ich Bin Marika" tells the story of Marika, a cashier in a Budapest supermarket. One day, her long-lost love, Jani re-appears in her life. He takes on a highway construction job in Germany, but causes a mass accident and is imprisoned. Marika decides to do what she can to get him out. In order to pay a lawyer, she goes to work for an elderly couple in Germany. "Burnings" tells the story of a lonely teenager who tries to hide his attraction towards other guys, but when he finds a portal in the basement that can make him change his appearance, a whole new world opens up that makes him question who he wants to be. Projects from JSFL 11th Edition Heading to the Berlinale Co-Production Market 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

Shtukit Shtukit Screenwriter: Merav Haddad Producer: Liat Revaya , Tedy Productions Language: Hebrew Format: 8 Episodes x 35 Minutes Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE Only two things stand between Bat-Or and her new life: God, and her father. One of them has to die and it won't be God. SYNOPSIS According to Jewish law, a "Shtukit" is a woman who doesn't know her father's identity and is suspected of being illegitimate, therefore forbidden to marry. Bat-Or is thirty, newly religious, and she keeps getting set up with men who aren't even close to her level. In the religious world, family background matters and hers is a disaster. Her mother's a former inmate with a weakness for weed and losers, living in a border town Bat-Or left behind. The man she thought was her father walked out when she was a kid. Even her aunt, a respectable nurse and the woman who actually raised her, doesn't help her case. Neither does her job teaching inmates. When she gets the chance to sell her grandmother's house and take all the money, suddenly, her stock goes up. In matchmaking, money talks louder than problematic family. For the first time, the matchmaker sets her up with Avihai, from a wealthy, respectable family, devout and kind. They meet, and it clicks instantly. In their world, to avoid living in sin, they need to marry within months. There's just one problem: Bat-Or doesn't know "Dad" wasn't her real father. And the secret is about to come out. WRITER'S STATEMENT I grew up in a border town in northern Israel, the youngest of seven in a complex family. I served five years as a detective before moving into documentary filmmaking. Today, I work as a documentary researcher and director at Keshet 12 and teach civics and motivation to lifers. The prison, the border town, the characters in Shtukit, these are places and people I know. Bat-Or, like me, wants a new life and a new family, but the past doesn't let go. Shtukit is an edgy dark comedy filled with human warmth. The humor and crime emerge naturally from who these characters are: ex-cons, hustlers, religious seekers living messy, complicated lives. The language is raw, the stakes are real. Visually, the series is realistic, unglamorous, unforgiving. War-worn exhaustion, prison grit, grandma's house with peeling paint. A border town, a prison, an old house, settings that create a stark contrast between what the characters dream of and the gritty reality they're trapped in. At its core, Shtukit is about the search for home: physical, emotional, stable. About what people are willing to do for a fresh start, even when the past refuses to stay buried. ABOUT THE WRITER Meirav Hadas Hadad was born and raised in a small town on the Lebanese border, in a family of addicts. She teaches in a prison and works in the documentary department at Keshet 12, Israel's leading broadcast network. In 2019, she wrote and directed The Curse of Victor, a documentary that aired on cable. Shtukit is drawn from the real people and events that shaped her life. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT From the first moment we first read Shtukit, we immediately recognized a truly exceptional project—one unlike anything we had seen before. We all fell in love with the story, the writing, and with Meirav herself. For a long while now, we have been accompanying Meirav through the development and writing of her unique story. As we progress, we realize just how important this narrative is. It is a rare opportunity to bring a distinct female story to the forefront, balanced with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor. At Tedy Productions, a company led by a team of strong proffesional women, we feel that creating with strong women carries a potent power that isn’t always heard. In Shtukit, we clearly identified the powerful female voice that Meirav brings—a voice we haven’t encountered in other projects. We believe in her unique perspective and are convinced that this is a powerful story that simply must reach the screen. PRODUCER PROFILE Tedy Productions was founded in 1973 and has been producing television for over 30 years. Tedy continues to expand its ties with the global television industry, with its formats acquired and produced by various networks and channels worldwide, including in the U.S., U.K., Argentina, Korea, China, Germany, Brazil, France, and many others. Tedy has produced drama series that have been sold for international remakes, most notably Euphoria, which was sold to HBO. The drama series Bad Boy, which swept all major Israeli Academy Awards for Best Drama, including Best Series, Directing, Screenplay, Cinematography, and more, was acquired by Netflix Global and premiered in May 2025. In addition to Euphoria and Bad Boy, Tedy also produced The Gordin Cell (MICE), which landed local remakes in South Korea and the United States. Tedy Productions creates series for all major broadcasters in Israel. To date, the company has produced over 30 series across all channels, genres, and audiences. PRODUCTION CONTACT DETAILS liatr.work@gmail.com 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 3RD EDITION SERIES CATALOGUE 3RD EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS JURY MENTORS TEAM

Milah Milah Amos Holzman Producer Talia Bernstein Lab Edition 13 , 2025 SCENE PITCH Production Alma Films Country Israel SYNOPSIS A baby boy is born. The Jewish family rejoices. It's the 8th day - time for Bris Milah. But Shira, the young mother, refuses to let tradition dictate her son's fate and body and perform the circumcision. She confronts her conventional husband and her family members, who flock to the house, determined to celebrate the event by all means. As the day goes by, the family is torn apart by the weight of the ancient tradition. A chain of alliances, promises, and betrayals is formed as Shira stands for a different way for a boy to mark his entry to this life. DIRECTOR'S NOTE When I was 8 days old, a strange old man undressed me. In front of my family and guests he said some prayers and then cut off the foreskin of my penis. To the singing and rejoicing of everyone around, he drank me with wine, my first drink. Then, he kissed the blood off my penis. Of all the customs and commandments in Jewish tradition, circumcision is the most preserved and enduring one. It is zealously practiced among believers and secular individuals alike. What is the power of this ancient ritual? Why is it preserved so consistently, unlike other, less violent customs? And what happens when a mother feels she can't go through with performing this rite? “Milah” is a tragic-comic tale about an ancient ceremony in a modern world; about the absurd sacrifices one makes for the sake of belonging, and the values that are exposed by a small piece of skin at the tip of a tiny baby's penis. LOG LINE A family gathering, celebrating the ancient ceremony of Bris Milah, goes off the rails when Shira, the new mother, refuses to have her child circumcised. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Amos Holzman (b. 1985, Jerusalem) is a director, screenwriter, and producer based in Tel Aviv. He earned a B.A. in Film from Sapir College’s School of Audio and Visual Arts in 2010. He has directed three award-winning short films—”Panta Rhei” (2010), “Boys” (2013), and “Colony Collapse Disorder” (2021)—and written three feature-length screenplays. He has also produced several short and feature films, including “Cuz You’re Ugly”, a feature slated to open in theaters in 2026. His work explores themes of fractured masculinity, gender, and the impact of Israel’s militarized environment on society. PRODUCER Talia Bernstein Talia Bernstein is a Film & Television creative producer. Currently a partner and head producer at the veteran production company Alma Films, where she oversees the development and production of documentaries and TV formats, as well as feature films and drama series. Bernstein lived and worked in NYC, where she produced numerous commercials, music videos, films and web series with renowned creators such as: the Duplass Bros., Ilana Glazer, Killer Films and more. Selected Credits: SPLIT - The Story of the Mixed Cities in Israel, 3 part documentary for the Israeli Public Broadcaster in Arabic (MEKAN33). WESS, drama series, in development at YES. MILAH, feature length film (Dir. Amos Holzman). Colony Collapse Disorder, short film, Dir: Amos Holzman, (sold to Canal+). My Days of Mercy, feature length film, associate producer (Killer Films). PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ Alma Films / Tel-Aviv ○ +972502444548 ○ talia.bernstein@almafilmsprod.com PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 550,000 USD ○ Confirmed budget and source: 25,000 USD (Israeli Film Fund, development) LANGUAGE Hebrew Drama, Comedy 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

We were all very excited to open the 12th edition of the International Film Lab on December 11th. All the participants, producers, mentors and our team, raised a toast for a fruitful and enjoyable process ahead of us. The 12th edition lineup includes projects from Poland; the Netherlands; Croatia; Hungary; France and Israel. Each member introduced themselves, and we drank wine courtesy of the Lab. It was a moving evening in these complex days, sharing collective light in this Hanukkah holiday. Academy Award winner Edward Berger will hold a masterclass at the launch of the 12th edition of the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel International Film Lab. We were all very excited to open the 12th edition of the International Film Lab on December 11th. All the participants, producers, mentors and our team, raised a toast for a fruitful and enjoyable process ahead of us. The 12th edition lineup includes projects from Poland; the Netherlands; Croatia; Hungary; France and Israel. Each member introduced themselves, and we drank wine courtesy of the Lab. It was a moving evening in these complex days, sharing collective light in this Hanukkah holiday. Academy Award winner Edward Berger will hold a masterclass at the launch of the 12th edition of the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel International Film Lab. The 12th Edition of the Film 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 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

The JSFL will work towards the advancement of the projects within an 8 month work process. The Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film & Television School (JSFS) has established the Sam Spiegel Series Lab in order to promote Israeli Creators working on scripted TV series. Below, you can find details of the rules and regulations for operation of the Lab by the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School. The rules and regulations might change from time to time as the JSFS decides. Chapter 1 – General Definitions: In this Set of Rules and Regulations each term defined in this section shall have the meaning appearing alongside it below, provided that no other relevant meaning applies from the contents or the context: “Creator” – whoever is entitled to apply for admission to the Lab according to the terms specified in Section 2 below. “Producer” – whoever is entitled to apply for admission to the Lab according to the terms specified in Section 2 below. “The Lab” – the JSFS Series Lab “The School” – the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film & Television School (JSFS). “Project” – a proposal for a TV series as detailed below. “Call for Proposal” – a document published by the School offering Creators the opportunity to apply to the Lab. “The Lab Spirit” – the values and goals guiding the Lab, including: promotion of Israeli Creators, presenting the entire variety of the local culture through television, artistic excellence, cultural openness, respectful dialogue, etc. “The Lab Participants” or “the Participants” – Creators and/or teams (as defined below) who have passed the selection and acceptance process. Chapter 2 – Selection and Acceptance 2. Eligibility to apply 2.1 A Creator may apply to participate in the Lab if the following conditions apply to him/her: 2.1.1 Creators whose proposed Project is either their first or second series as a Creator/head Creator/director. 2.1.2 Proven experience in writing a script and/or scripts for narrative or documentary films that have been screened in the cinema/leading international film festival/broadcast by a sustainable television channel, for a total length of more than 30 minutes. 2.1.3 The Creator is an Israeli citizen or resident. 2.1.4 A team of two creators/screenwriters (referred to from now on as: “Team”) can also apply to the Lab, but must comply with the terms mentioned above. However, if one of the screenwriters does not meet the previous experience criteria, then the second screenwriter must have proven experience in writing a script and/or scripts for a narrative or documentary series that has been broadcast by a sustainable television channel, for a total length of more than 75 minutes. 2.1.5 The working languages at the Lab are Hebrew and English, and a good command of English is a basic requirement. 2.2 Each project must have a Producer who meets the following conditions: 2.2.1 - An active Producer with proven professional experience in the production of either narrative or documentary film / television content. 2.2.2 - The Producer must have a total length of at least 180 minutes, either screened at an A-list film festival or at the cinema, or broadcast on a sustainable television channel, and who owns/is employed by a production company registered in Israel. 2.2.3 Sections 2.1.2 and 2.2.2 are not interchangeable - both the creator and the producer must comply with the eligibility conditions. 2.2.4 A Producer/production company may submit no more than two Projects. A Creator may submit only one Project. 2.3 The Series Lab is not open to students. 2.4 Creators can participate only in one of Sam Spiegel Labs at a given time (Film/Series). This limitation is not relevant for producers/production companies. 3. Projects for submission In order to take part in the Lab, the Project must meet the following conditions: 3.1 A proposal created for the production of a scripted series or mini-series in any genre intended for an adult audience. 3.2 The following will not be accepted: formats, game shows, series for children and YA (young adults). 3.3 There is a Producer committed to the Project and there is a written agreement between the Creator and the Producer. 3.4 No agreement has been signed between the Creator or the Producer on his/her behalf and a television channel in Israel or abroad regarding writing or production of the series. 3.5 Having said that, if a development agreement has been signed regarding the work, it will be possible to submit this. 3.6 A proposal based on another original work (such as a book, play, etc.) shall be eligible for submission, if the Creator submitting it is able to show that he/she has the adaptation rights of the original work, and that this has been approved by the author of the original work. 3.7 A project must have a substantial affiliation, in terms of content, with Israel. Therefore, the language of the proposed series must be at least 50% Hebrew or Arabic, Russian, Amharic, Yiddish, or any other language related to the local culture. In addition, 50% of the series must take place in Israel, or the protagonist of the series must be an Israeli character. 3.8 Proposal components: Logline (a one-sentence summary of the series) Summary (up to one page, a description of the world in which the series takes place and the main conflict at the heart of the series) Description of the season narrative arc (3-5 pages) Character sheet (no more than two pages in total, up to one paragraph on each character) Personal and artistic declaration of intent (up to one page, relating to the Creator's connection with the work, tone and style, genre, etc.) A peek at the second season (up to a half page, not relevant in the case of a limited series) First episode synopsis (up to 1 page) An inspirational picture for the project Biographies and filmographies of creators and producers Under no circumstances should a proposal be more than 10 pages long (excluding Creator and Producer's biographies), with font size of 12. 3.9 The materials submitted to the Lab must be in Hebrew. 3.10 In exceptional cases, and if the Creator’s working language is not Hebrew, it might be permitted to submit materials in English, after obtaining written approval for this. 3.11 Regarding Section 3.10, a Creator who faces difficulty in meeting the cost of translating his/her work into English for the purpose of submitting it, may request financial support from the Lab for this, and the Lab will provide support for a number of submissions, based on a predetermined amount. The Selection and Acceptance Process: 3.12 Submission of a proposal is free of charge. 3.13 Selection and acceptance to the Lab takes place in two stages. 3.14 The first stage – submitting the Projects in accordance with the guidelines of the Open Call published by the School. 3.15 Selected Projects will be summoned to take part in the second stage – a personal interview (referred to from now on as “the Interview”). 3.16 The Project Selection Committee will be made up of key figures in the Israeli television industry, including Lab representatives. 3.17 The Selection Committee’s decision will be made based on criteria of quality, including: Project originality, the submitters’ profile, the Creator's’ unique voice, and commercial aspect. 3.18 Decisions regarding admission to the Lab shall be made entirely by the Selection Committee and the School. Decisions regarding acceptance of Projects require no explanation and no feedback will be given. 4. Notification of admission to the Lab: 4.1 Projects that have passed the selection process described in Section 4 above shall receive notification of admission to the Lab. They will have 3 days to confirm their participation, to commit to full participation in the program, and to sign the participant's agreement. 4.2 Selected projects will be required to provide the written materials in English within 7 days of notice of acceptance. Selected participants shall pay for the cost of translation. 4.3 During their participation in the Lab, the Projects will be required to update the translation in accordance with their progress, at least twice, and the Lab Participants will pay for the cost of the updated translations. 4.4 The final session of the Lab will be a professional international exposure event, which will take place in Europe or the USA. The creators will bear part of the session's expenses, up to 1000$ per person (screenwriter and producer). In case of a project with a second screenwriter joining the event abroad, the creators will need to cover his expenses fully. Chapter 3 – The Lab 5. The Lab Program: 5.1 The Lab Program's duration is approximately 6 months. 5.2 The Lab is made up of one physical 5-day working session, and one online 5 day working session, including professional meetings and events [each week shall be referred to from now on as a “Session” and together “Sessions”] and one closing event where the projects will be unveiled. Notice of the precise timing of the Sessions will be provided to those admitted to the program. 5.3 The first two Sessions will focus on development of the content of the written proposal, and progress from the proposal to pitch deck. 5.4 The first Session will be held physically in Jerusalem with a full weekly schedule, that will include one-on-one meetings with personal Israeli mentors, group development meetings, a meeting for all the Lab Participants with international guest/s, as well as personal writing time in a supportive environment. 5.5 At the end of the first Session, the Lab Participants will move on to continued development of the Project according to the clear objectives set by the personal mentors. 5.6 At the end of the first Session, the Lab Participants will start the work process on the graphic pitch, with the professional guidance of Ananey Studios 5.7 The second Session will take place mainly online with a full weekly schedule, that will include continued development, one-on-one meetings with personal Israeli mentors, a meeting with a professional guest, as well as personal writing time. During the session, 1-2 days will take place physically in Jerusalem. 5.8 Before the final Session, the Lab Participants will start the work on the verbal pitch. 5.9 Additional meetings with the personal mentors will take place between the three Sessions, as well as meetings on building and designing a pitch deck and preparatory meetings for the verbal pitch. 5.10 The third Session, the closing event, will be held with a view to exposing the Projects and the Creators to key figures in the Israeli and international television industry. 5.11 A detailed program and schedule of the first two Sessions will be published by the School and are subject to change, as it decides. 5.12 The program and schedule of the third Session will be published in due course and will be subject to change as the JSFL sees fit. Chapter 4 – The Lab Participants’ Undertakings 6. The Lab Participants commit to being available throughout the period of activity at the Lab based on the dates to be published by the Lab, and are expected to be flexible and able to take part in Sessions in the event of schedule changes while they attend the Lab. 7. Should a Participant fail to meet the conditions and/or promises and/or schedule and/or the Lab Spirit – the Lab may then cancel his/her continued participation in the Lab. 8. Once a Project developed at the Lab has been produced, the Producers commit to give credit to the Lab in the opening titles of the series/mini-series to be produced, as well as in the credits at the end of each episode, based on wording to be defined by the Lab. The Creator and the Producer also assure that they will mention the part played by the Lab in development of the series in any other distribution channel in which it appears, including: remakes, spinoffs and any other existing media (the series itself, the series poster – the Lab logo, in press releases mention should be made that the series was developed at the Lab, ads – the Lab logo, invitations for premieres – the Lab logo, festival books – the Lab logo) and in any interviews with them. 9. The producers will be obliged to provide a link to the episodes of the series, and to authorize educational screenings at the Sam Spiegel School and Labs, free of rights fee. Chapter 5 – The Professional Accompaniment Process at the Lab 10. The Lab will accompany the development of the selected Projects and will help them prepare a pitch deck and verbal pitch. 11. The Lab will provide each Project with a professional script editor, that will mentor the Creator throughout the process of the Lab. 12. The Lab will provide the selected Projects with an expert graphic designer who will help construct the pitch deck for the Project according to international standards. 13. During the first Session, the Lab will cover the Participant's (one per Project) accommodation and meals (on a half-board basis). If a Team includes more than one Creator, then the additional Team members will be responsible to pay for their expenses in accordance with the Lab instructions. 14. The Lab shall not provide travel and/or arrival expenses to Israel from countries abroad. 15. Once the Projects have been selected to the Lab, the Participants will be informed of the program for the third Session. Chapter 6 – Copyright The copyright of the Project and/or the works will remain that of the Creators and/or the Teams. This in no way affects the Participants’ commitment to give credit to the Lab as stated above in Section 4. Series Lab Supporters: The Sam Spiegel Estate, New Mandate Films, Gideon Tadmor, and the Jerusalem Municipality. 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"מפיק.ה"- מי שזכאי.ת להגשת מועמדות לחממה ועומד.ת בתנאים המפורטים בסעיף 2 להלן. "החממה" – חממת סם שפיגל לסדרות. "בית הספר" – בית הספר סם שפיגל לקולנוע וטלוויזיה ירושלים. "פרויקט" – הצעה לסדרת טלוויזיה כפי שתפורט להלן. "קול קורא" – מסמך אשר יופץ על ידי בית הספר ויציע ליוצרים.ות להגיש את מועמדותם.ן לחממה. "רוח החממה" – הערכים והמטרות אשר מנחים את החממה, וביניהם: קידום יוצרים ישראלים, הצגת התרבות המקומית על כל גווניה דרך הטלוויזיה, מצוינות אומנותית, פתיחות תרבותית, שיח מכבד וכיוצא בזאת. "משתתפי החממה" או "משתתפים" – יוצרים.ות ו/או צוותים (כהגדרתם להלן) אשר עברו את תהליך המיון והקבלה. חלקים מתקנון זה מנוסחים בלשון זכר מטעמי נוחות, אך כל האמור מיועד לנשים וגברים כאחד פרק ב' – מיון וקבלה 2. זכאות להגשת מועמדות 2.1 יוצר.ת יהא זכאי.ת להגיש מועמדות להשתתפות בחממה באם מתקיימים בו.ה התנאים הבאים: 2.1.1 יוצר.ת אשר הפרויקט המוצע הוא הסדרה הראשונה או השנייה שלו.ה כיוצר/תסריטאי ראשי/במאי. 2.1.2 בעל.ת ניסיון מוכח בכתיבת תסריט ו/או תסריטים ליצירות עלילתיות או דוקומנטריות אשר הוקרנו בקולנוע/בפסטיבל בינלאומי מהדרג הראשון/שודרו בידי ערוץ טלוויזיה בר קיימא, באורך מצטבר העולה על 30 דקות. 2.1.3 היוצר.ת הוא/היא אזרח.ית ישראל או תושב.ת ישראל. 2.1.4 מועמדות לחממה יכול שתוגש אף בידי צוות יוצרים.ות (להלן: "צוות") אשר עומדים.ות בסעיפי הזכאות המוזכרים מעלה. במידה ואחד.ת מהיוצרים.ות בצוות אינו עומד בתנאי הסף הנוגעים לניסיון מוכח, אזי יוצר.ת אחר.ת בצוות צריכים להראות ניסיון מוכח בכתיבה של תסריט ו/או תסריטים ליצירות טלוויזיה עלילתיות או דוקומנטריות ששודרו בידי ערוץ טלוויזיה בר קיימא, באורך מצטבר העולה על 75 דקות. 2.1.5 שפות העבודה בחממה הן עברית ואנגלית ונדרשת שליטה טובה בשפה האנגלית. 2.2 לכל פרויקט דרוש שיהיה מפיק.ה אשר מתקיימים בו.ה התנאים הבאים: 2.2.1 מפיק.ה פעיל.ה, בעל.ה ניסיון מקצועי מוכח בהפקה של תוכן עלילתי או דוקומנטרי קולנועי או טלוויזיוני. 2.2.2 בעל.ת לפחות 180 דקות (במצטבר) של תוכן אשר הוקרן בפסטיבלי דרג א' או בקולנוע או שודר בתחנת טלוויזיה ברת קיימא, ואשר בבעלותו /מועסק על ידי חברת הפקה רשומה בישראל. 2.2.3 סעיפים 2.1.2 ו-2.2.2 אינם ברי החלפה. גם המפיק.ה וגם היוצר.ת חייבים לעמוד בתנאי הסף. 2.2.4 מפיק/חברת הפקות זכאי.ת להגיש לכל היותר 2 פרויקטים. יוצר.ת יכול.ה להגיש פרויקט אחד בלבד. 2.3 למען הסר ספק - החממה אינה פתוחה לסטודנטים בזמן לימודיהם. 2.4 לא תתאפשר השתתפות של יוצר.ת ביותר מחממה אחת מחממות סם שפיגל (קולנוע/סדרות) באותה העת. אין הגבלה להשתתפות של מפיקים/חברות הפקה. 3. פרויקט בר הגשה: על מנת להשתתף בחממה, הפרויקט חייב שיתקיימו בו התנאים הבאים: 3.1 הצעה שחוברה לשם הפקת סדרה או מיני סדרה מתוסרטת בכל ז'אנר המיועד לקהל מבוגר. 3.2 לא יתקבלו: פורמטים, שעשועונים, סדרות ילדים ונוער ו-YA. 3.3 לפרויקט רתום מפיק.ה, וקיים בין היוצר.ת לבין המפיק.ה הסכם חתום. 3.4 לא נחתם הסכם בין היוצר.ת או המפיק.ה מטעמו, לבין ערוץ טלוויזיה בארץ או בעולם לכתיבת או הפקת היצירה. 3.5 על אף האמור לעיל, יצירה אשר התקשרו לגביה בהסכם פיתוח, רשאית להגיש מועמדותה. 3.6 הצעה אשר מבוססת על יצירה מקורית אחרת (כגון ספר, מחזה וכיוצא בזאת) תהיה ברת הגשה ככל והיוצר.ת המגיש.ה יכול.ה להראות שזכויות עיבוד היצירה המקורית נמצאות בידיו.ה ולגביהם ניתן אישור מיוצר המקור. 3.7 פרויקט צריך להיות בעל זיקה מהותית לישראל. שפת הסדרה המוצעת צריכה להיות לפחות 50% עברית או ערבית, רוסית, אמהרית, יידיש וכל שפה אחרת ככל שמתקשרת לתרבות המקומית. 50% מהסיפור מתרחש בישראל או גיבור.ת הסדרה ישראלי.ת. 3.8 רכיבי ההצעה: לוג ליין (על הסדרה במשפט) תקציר (עד עמוד 1, תיאור העולם בו הסדרה מתקיימת והקונפליקט המרכזי אשר בלב הסדרה) תיאור מהלך עלילתי/ קשת עונתית (3-5 עמודים) דף דמויות (סך הכל עד 2 עמודים, עד פיסקה על כל דמות) הצהרת כוונות אישית ואמנותית (עד עמוד 1, מתייחסת לחיבור של היוצר ליצירה, לטון ולסגנון, ז'אנר וכיוצא בזאת) מבט לעונה שנייה (עד חצי עמוד, לא רלוונטי במקרה של limited series) סינופסיס לפרק ראשון (עד 1 עמוד) תמונה השראה ויזואלית לפרויקט קורות חיים של היוצר.ת והמפיק.ה בשום מקרה אורך הצעה לא יעלה על 10 עמודים (לא כולל קורות החיים של היוצרים.ות והמפיקים.ות), גודל הפונט הינו 12, והרווחים הינם 1.5. 3.9 החומרים המוגשים לחממה צריכים להיות בעברית. 3.10 במקרים חריגים, ובמידה ושפת הכתיבה של היוצר אינה עברית, תתאפשר הגשת החומרים באנגלית, וזאת לאחר קבלת אישור בכתב. 3.11 לעניין סעיף 3.10, יוצר.ת אשר יתקשה לעמוד בעלויות תרגום יצירתו.ה לאנגלית לטובת ההגשה, זכאי.ת לבקש תמיכה כלכלית מהחממה לצורך כך, והחממה תתמוך במספר הגשות על פי סכום שתגדיר מראש. תהליך המיון והקבלה 3.12 הגשת מועמדות הינה ללא עלות 3.13 המיון והקבלה לחממה מתבצעים בשני שלבים: 3.14 השלב הראשון – הגשת הפרויקטים בהתאם להנחיות קול קורא שיפורסמו ע״י החממה. 3.15 פרויקטים נבחרים יוזמנו לשלב השני – ראיון אישי (להלן: "הראיון") 3.16 ועדת המיון ובחירת הפרויקטים תורכב מאנשי מפתח בתעשיית הטלוויזיה הישראלית ובתוכם נציג/י החממה. 3.17 ההחלטה שתתקבל על ידי ועדת המיון תתקבל על בסיס קריטריונים איכותניים, ביניהם: מקוריות הפרויקט, פרופיל המגישים, ייחודיות הקול של היוצרים. 3.18 שיקול דעת ועדת המיון ובית הספר בקבלה לחממה הוא מוחלט. ההחלטה בדבר קבלת פרויקטים אינה טעונה הנמקה. לא יינתנו חוות דעת. 4. הודעה על קבלה לחממה 4.1 פרויקטים אשר עברו את תהליך המיון המתואר בסעיף 4 לעיל יקבלו הודעה על קבלתם לחממה. יעמדו לרשותם 3 ימים לאשר את השתתפותם, ולהתחייב להשתתפות מלאה בתכנית. 4.2 פרויקטים אשר יבחרו לחממה ידרשו להעביר תוך 7 ימים מיום מההודעה את החומרים הכתובים, לאחר תרגום לאנגלית, עבור האורחים הבינלאומיים של הסשן הראשון וישאו בעלויות הכרוכות בכך. 4.3 במהלך החממה הפרויקטים ידרשו לעדכן את התרגום על פי התקדמותם, לפחות פעמיים. משתתפי החממה ישאו בכל עלויות התרגומים. 4.4 סשן הסיום של החממה יכלול אירוע חשיפה בינלאומי בפני אנשי תעשייה מקצועיים, והוא יתקיים באירופה או בארה״ב. המפיק.ה והיוצר.ת ישאו בחלק מההוצאות עבור הנסיעה, בסכום של עד 1,000$ לכל אחד.ת, ויתרת העלות תסופק ע״י חממת סם שפיגל. מימון שהותו של כל יוצר נוסף תהיה על חשבונו, ולא תסופק ע״י חממת סם שפיגל. פרק ג - החממה 5. תוכנית החממה 5.1 משך תוכנית החממה כחצי שנה. 5.2 החממה מורכבת מ- 2 סשנים של עבודה בני כ-5 ימים: אחד פיסי ואחד אונליין, הכוללים מפגשים מקצועיים ואירועים [כל שבוע יכונה להלן "סשן" וביחד "סשנים"] ואירוע חשיפה אחד. על העיתוי המדויק של הסשנים תימסר הודעה למשתתפים שהתקבלו. 5.3 שני הסשנים הראשונים של החממה יתמקדו בפיתוח התוכן של ההצעה לסדרה, ובמהלכם יתקדמו היוצרים.ות משלב ההצעה הראשונית ועד ל-pitch deck. 5.4 הסשן הראשון יתקיים פיזית בירושלים ויורכב מלו״ז שבועי מלא, אשר יכלול מפגשי אחד על אחד עם מנטורים אישיים ישראלים, מפגשי פיתוח, מפגש לכלל משתתפי החממה עם אורח/ים בינלאומי/ים וזמן כתיבה אישי בסביבה תומכת. 5.5 בסוף הסשן הראשון יצאו משתתפי החממה להמשך פיתוח הפרויקט בהתאם למטרות ברורות שהוצבו בידי המנטורים האישיים שיקבלו. 5.6 בסוף הסשן הראשון יצאו משתתפי החממה לתהליך עבודה על הפיץ' הגרפי' בליווי צוות מקצועי מענני תקשורת. 5.7 הסשן השני יתקיים אונליין ויורכב מלו״ז שבועי מלא, אשר יכלול המשך פיתוח, מפגשי אחד על אחד עם מנטורים אישיים ישראלים, מפגש עם אורח.ת בינלאומי וזמן כתיבה אישי. במהלך שבוע הסשן, יום או יומיים יתקיימו בירושלים. 5.8 לפני סשן הסיום, המשתתפים ייקבלו הכנה לפיץ׳ מילולי. 5.9 בין שלושת הסשנים יתקיימו מפגשים נוספים עם המנטורים האישיים, מפגשים בנושא בניית ועיצוב pitch deck והכנה לפיץ' המילולי. 5.10 אירוע הסיום של החממה ישאף לחשוף את הפרויקטים והיוצרים לאנשי מפתח בתעשיית הטלוויזיה הישראלית והבינלאומית. 5.11 תכנית מפורטת ולו"ז שני הסשנים הראשונים יפורסמו על ידי החממה ובית הספר ונתונים לשינויים על פי החלטתו. 5.12 תכנית ולו"ז מפגש החשיפה השלישי יפורסמו בהמשך ויהיו נתונים לשינויים על פי החלטת החממה. פרק ד' – התחייבויות משתתפי החממה 6. משתתפי.ות החממה מתחייבים.ות להיות פנויים.ות למשך כל תקופת הפעילות בחממה בהתאם לתאריכים שהחממה תפרסם, וכן לדאוג לגמישות וליכולת השתתפות בסשנים במקרה של שינויים בלוח הזמנים בתוך מסגרת תקופת החממה. 7. והיה ומשתתפ.ת לא עמד.ה בתנאי ו/או בהתחייבויות ו/או בלוח הזמנים ו/או ברוח החממה – רשאית החממה לבטל את המשך השתתפותו בחממה. 8. עם הפקת פרויקט שפותח בחממה, מתחייבים.ות המפיקים.ות להעניק קרדיט לחממה בפתיח לסדרה/מיני סדרה שתופק וכן בקרדיטים בתום כל פרק, על פי נוסח שיוגדר על ידי החממה. כמו כן, היוצר.ת והמפיק.ה מתחייבים.ות בזאת כי יציינו את חלקה של החממה בפיתוח הסדרה בכל אמצעי הפצה אחר בו תופיע ובכלל זאת: רימייקים, ספין-אופים וכל אמצעי מדיה קיים אחר (גוף הסדרה, פוסטר הסדרה – לוגו החממה, בידיעות לתקשורת יש לציין כי הסדרה פותחה בחממה, פרסומות – לוגו החממה, הזמנות לפרימיירות – לוגו החממה, ספרי פסטיבלים – לוגו החממה) ובראיונות עמם.ן. 9. המפיקים.ות מתחייבים.ות להעביר לינק של פרקי הסדרה לחממה. כמו כן, המפיקים.ות מתחייבים.ות כי ניתן יהיה להקרין את הסדרה, לצרכי לימוד, במסגרת בית הספר והחממה, ללא עלות זכויות הקרנה. פרק ה' - תהליך הליווי במסגרת החממה 10. החממה תלווה את פיתוח הפרויקטים הנבחרים ותסייע להם בהכנה של אריזה גרפית ופיץ' ורבלי. 11. החממה תספק לפרויקטים הנבחרים עורך תסריט מקצועי, שיהווה מנטור עבור היוצר.ת לאורך תהליך הפיתוח במסגרת החממה. 12. החממה תספק לפרויקטים הנבחרים גרפיקאי.ת מומחה.ית שיעזור בבניית פרזנטציה גרפית לפרויקט על פי אמות מידה בינלאומיות. 13. במהלך הסשן הראשון, החממה תספק למשתתפיה (משתתפ.ת אחד לכל פרויקט) לינה, תחבורה לאירועים וארוחות (על בסיס חצי פנסיון). במידה ולפרויקט יש יותר מיוצר.ת אחד.ת, הוא.היא יישא בעלויות ההשתתפות. הסשן השני יתקיים אונליין. 14. החממה לא תספק למשתתפים.ות עלויות הסעה לירושלים וממנה, ולא תספק עלויות הגעה מחו"ל לישראל. 15. עם קבלת הפרויקטים לחממה, יעודכנו המשתתפים לגבי התכנית של המפגש השלישי- אירוע החשיפה. פרק ו' – זכויות יוצרים זכויות היוצרים על הפרויקטים ו/או היצירות יישארו בידי היוצרים.ות ו/או הצוותים. אין באמור לעיל כדי לגרוע מהתחייבות המשתתפים.ות להעניק קרדיט לחממה כאמור בסעיף 7 לעיל. תומכי חממת הסדרות: קרן סם שפיגל, NEW MANDATE FILMS, גדעון תדמור, עיריית ירושלים תקנון חממת סם שפיגל לסדרות HOME SERIES LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ

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All the news about the call for entry and applications for next edition's JSFL. APPLICATION International Projects The application is by referral only; no direct registration options are available. Call for entries for the next JSFL will be open from July 10 to August 4, 2025. APPLY NOW Israeli Projects The JSFL is open to graduates of all film schools, who meet the criteria. Call for entries for the next JSFL will be open from July 10 to August 4, 2025. APPLY NOW ELIGIBILITY JSFL selects a mix of Israeli and international projects, 12 in total. The international projects are by invitation only, while the Israeli projects can apply through an open call. Eligible Lab applicants are writer/directors [1], who are within the process of working on their first or second full-length feature film, and have directed at least two short films or a television drama or documentary film, or an episode in a television series (two from any of the above), whose production has inspired international and/or local attention [2]. The filmmaker states that they possess a script for a full-length feature film, which they wrote or were a full partner in writing; that they possess full copyrights to the script, and possess the ability to develop it independently, or with the assistance of a script writing partner. In the case that a film is submitted by a script writer, who is not a director, the project must be attached to a director, and the director must take part in the Lab as well. Each project must have a producer committed to the project and he/she cannot be the filmmaker him/herself. Eligible producers must have a total length of at least 120 minutes of fiction and/or documentary films and/or series produced by him/her, either screened at an A-list film festival or at the cinema, or broadcast on a sustainable television channel. English is the working language of the JSFL. Candidates must have sufficient fluency and comprehension in the language. _______________________________________ [1] A director who does not serve as the sole scriptwriter of the project is allowed to invite a scriptwriting partner to the Film Lab, upon advance approval by the Film Lab staff. All expenses of the participation of this script writer will be borne by the director or their representative. In the case that a film is submitted by a scriptwriter, who is not a director, the project must be attached to a director, and the director must take part in the Lab as well. All expenses of the participation of this director will be borne by the script writer or his representative. [2] A candidate who has directed only one short fiction which has attracted international attention is eligible to apply to the JSFL. The Lab is entitled to separately examine exceptional cases such as this and other. International projects- materials must be submitted in English. Israeli projects- materials must be submitted in Hebrew, for the submission process only. TARGET PARTICIPANTS JSFL is aimed at writers/directors from all over the world who are developing a 1st or 2nd fiction feature film. Projects must be at an advanced stage of development, having a full script, that is a solid, workable draft. If the script writer is not the director, he/she must submit and participate with a director. SELECTION PROCESS The selection process includes 3 stages: STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 Projects selected for 2nd stage: 2. Submission of full script . Candidates will have approx. 5-10 days from notification to submission of script, which means script must be ready in advance (at the International projects, in English). Projects selected for 3rd stage: 3. Interviews - Physical Interviews for Israeli projects, and Online Interviews via Skype/Zoom for International projects. Both writer/director & producer must be present in the interview. 1. Submission of project dossier . Dossier includes: Logline (40 words max.) Short synopsis (150 words max.) Long Synopsis (3-5 pages max.) Director's/writer's statement (1 page max.) Link to director's/writer's previous work Biographies and filmographies of all partners and project status. Inspiration Image Project Status Director & Producer's goal for the Lab Script draft in the original language - For reference only (This draft will not be read by the selection committee) Selected filmmakers will be informed by the end of October 2025. 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The Sam Spiegel International Film Lab supports talents from all over the world through script editing, pitch training, inspirational and networking activities. Since its launch in 2011, The Sam Spiegel International Film Lab has been a leading force in the development of groundbreaking feature films by some of the world’s most promising talents. Each year the Lab selects 12 international writers/directors who are at advanced stages of writing their first/second narrative feature film. The participants are invited to Jerusalem for two working sessions and an additional session via zoom, over a seven-to-eight-month period. The selected projects undergo an in-depth process with one of our acclaimed script editors. At the last session they present to an audience (after a short pitch training, courtesy of the Shuster Polakoff Foundation) of jury members and decision makers, highly esteemed film professionals, at a celebratory communal event in Jerusalem. The jury awards production prizes totaling $50,000- $70,000, generously donated by the Beracha Foundation. The Lab reserves the right to change the amount of the prizes. The Sam Spiegel International Film Lab supports bold storytellers, who look deeply into the human experience in search for their unique truth. The projects speak for themselves. ABOUT THE FILM LAB Sam Speigel_Film Lab 24 13 edition PARTICIPANTS_.jpg עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (99).JPG עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (33).JPG עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (3).JPG עותק של עותק של עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (98).JPG עותק של the gang.jpg עותק של the gates.jpg Sam Speigel_Film Lab 24 13 edition PARTICIPANTS_.jpg עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (99).JPG עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (33).JPG עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (3).JPG עותק של עותק של עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (98).JPG עותק של the gang.jpg עותק של the gates.jpg Sam Speigel_Film Lab 24 13 edition PARTICIPANTS_.jpg עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (99).JPG עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (33).JPG עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (3).JPG עותק של עותק של עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (98).JPG עותק של the gang.jpg עותק של the gates.jpg Sam Speigel_Film Lab 24 13 edition PARTICIPANTS_.jpg עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (99).JPG עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (33).JPG עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (3).JPG עותק של עותק של עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (98).JPG עותק של the gang.jpg עותק של the gates.jpg Sam Speigel_Film Lab 24 13 edition PARTICIPANTS_.jpg עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (99).JPG עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (33).JPG עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (3).JPG עותק של עותק של עותק של Hamama-YZwecker(C) (98).JPG עותק של the gang.jpg עותק של the gates.jpg 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 13TH EDITION CATALOGUE 13TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS MENTORS JURY TEAM LAB FILMS

Each year, a jury consisting of worldwide film professionals chooses the awarded projects that will win production and development grants. Dear Friends, As we mark this year's Sam Spiegel International Film Lab, we do so under the very difficult shadow of war, and in constant pain and anguish for our brothers and sisters who remain hostage in Gaza. Yet, it is precisely in the face of these difficult challenges that we come together in our eternal capital Jerusalem. Throughout the history of this ancient and inspiring city, it has been a source of innovation and creativity through which we have derived - and continue to derive - so much strength and resilience. It is in this spirit of determination, and dedication to the arts, that I extend my thanks to all the organizers and leaders, from Israel and around the world, I wish you all much success for this very special event, and share with you the hope that we will continue to come together in much happier times ahead. Warmest regards, Moshe Lion Mayor of Jerusalem The Beracha Foundation takes pride in our long-standing partnership with the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab. The Lab has grown to be one of the leading platforms for young filmmakers to showcase their creativity and amplify their voices. In the past year, we have witnessed two major events that have fundamentally shaken Israeli society. The first is the judicial coup in Israel, which challenges the basic foundations on which the state relies. The second is the horrifying events that occurred on October 7 and have continued to impact us since that day. At the Beracha Foundation, we believe that free art and high-quality film creation are important foundations for Israeli democracy that can also help in healing Israeli society from the difficult events and crises it is experiencing. May the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab continue to be a haven for creative minds, fostering a vibrant and thriving global film community. We are confident that this cohort will leave a significant mark on the cinematic landscape. The Beracha Foundation remains committed to supporting groundbreaking programs in the fields of culture and arts in Israel as the “additional soul” of our society. We wish you success and many more remarkable achievements. Sincerely, Ariel Dloomy Beracha Foundation Director Ariel Dloomy Director Beracha Foundation The Edmond de Rothschild Foundation (Israel) highly values the opportunity for young artists from diverse backgrounds to share their genuine and distinct perspectives, shaped by their unique life journey and the challenges they encounter. In these trying times, we are honored to support the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab, which nurtures and inspires young filmmakers beginning their professional careers . Building on our 140-year-old tradition of philanthropy, the Foundation upholds the Rothschild family’s enduring dedication to the pioneering spirit of the State of Israel by investing in change- makers and encouraging its new pioneers. In this spirit, we actively seek opportunities to empower the country’s young people, particularly those in the social periphery, to realize their potential and contribute to advancing equal opportunity and inclusion within our society . Our collaboration with the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School is an integral part of the Foundation’s activities in the field of arts. We view cinema as a crucial tool for cultural expression and promoting social dialogue, and believe that supporting young creators is an investment in Israel's cultural future . The Foundation’s donations over the past decade, exceeding NIS 1 billion, were channeled to support deep processes of social change, aiming to foster excellence, diversity, and leadership through higher education. We maintain this commitment today, firmly believing in the power of art to connect, heal, and drive positive change. In the current period of national and societal turmoil, we see special importance in supporting creativity and the arts, including cinema — a powerful tool for conveying ideas, processing experiences, and bridging cultures. We believe that the voices of young creators are more vital than ever especially during difficult periods . We congratulate the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School for this exceptional project and wish the young film makers success and joy in their work. May your creations bring light, hope, and understanding in these days of challenge . Tal Sagi Faran, Adv. Managing Director Edmond de Rothschild Foundation (Israel) Tal Sagi Faran Managing Director, the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation (Israel) Dear Friends and Colleagues, This year marks the twelfth year of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab which has become an internationally renowned entity with a significant stake in the advancement and development of promising filmmakers from Israel and the world. Across the globe, first-time features continue to amaze in their success as they lead the way for international cinema – films that tell original, inspirational stories with energy and groundbreaking artistry. The Sam Spiegel International Film Lab is a remarkable and significant breeding ground for these films – and more so, for filmmakers who are declaring that the art of cinema has a promising future. Despite the challenges posed by the current war, this year, we will come together and endeavor to chart a new course for the future through the medium of film. We are eager to witness the creativity and ingenuity that will surface from this year's Lab, and we are confident that the future of cinema is in capable hands with the talented individuals who participate. At the Israel Film Fund, we are proud to continue our support of the prestigious Sam Spiegel International Film Lab. We wholeheartedly welcome the filmmakers of tomorrow and extend our gratitude to the incredible team behind the Lab for their dedication and hard work in bringing this initiative to life. Dr Noa Regev, CEO of the Israel Film Fund Dr. Noa Regev CEO of the Israel Film Fund Welcome Dear Filmmakers, Congratulations. Your project was selected, amongst many worthy scripts, to take part in this quality professional lab that offers excellent expert guidance. This is the 12th year of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab which supports the development of groundbreaking Israeli and international films. This is an investment which greatly enriches the projects as well as the participants. We are living through a challenging time where Israel is at war. Especially now, in the face of events and antisemitic instances in the world of culture – including cancellations and boycotts, the recognition by this excellent Lab in Jerusalem of your project and your ability to tell your story, is enough to strengthen the living and creative spirit in Israel. Here at the Israel Film Council, we support filmmaking by affording more public access, by nurturing filmmakers and encouraging students. We are delighted to support the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School and assist in training the next promising generation of Israeli filmmakers. This is a wonderful opportunity to thank the great School and Lab staff under the leadership of executive director Dana Blankstein Cohen for their devoted and professional work. Much luck as you continue your journey, Dr. Aliza Lavie Chairwoman Israel Film Council Dr. Aliza Lavie Chairwoman Israel Film Council Dear Friends, It is my greatest pleasure to welcome you to the final session of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab. This year is one of the most difficult realities we are all facing, and the astounding strength our community displays every day. Since October 7th, we have found ourselves reimagining and defining our role as filmmakers – and even more about our creative responsibility in times of crisis. 11 outstanding projects have been working hard over the past months to bring forth stories that matter. I believe that the role of creative people in society is to pave the way, to be ahead of the curve, and to ask the hardest questions, especially when little is the consensus. Our supporters share our belief in the power of film to generate change. We are truly blessed to have the Beracha Foundation as our partners. They have supported the Lab from day one and we do not take that for granted. Thank you to Ariel Dloomy, General Director. I also want to thank the Rothschild Foundation, Eli Buch; Tal Sagi Faran; Iris Nitzani Avivi. The Israel Film Fund, Dr Noa Regev, CEO; The Ministry of Foreign Affairs; The Embassy of Hungary in Israel; The French embassy and French Institute; Carol Polakoff; our constant supporters the Sam Spiegel Estate; and the Sam Spiegel board of directors – Asaf Vitman, chair. Thanks to the hard and consistent work of the Lab's director, Mor Eldar, and her amazing team, we are all able to build bridges between Jerusalem and our community all around the world and celebrate this incredible achievement. I appreciate each and every one who took part and shares common language and love for cinema. It goes without saying that making of this event despite all the difficulties, emphasis the importance of maintaining an open dialogue especially in our region. In these fraught times, it gives me a lot of hope to continue to support our community – and to continue to believe in the power of storytellers. Thank you all for being with us. Dana Blankstein Cohen Executive Director, Sam Spiegel Film and Television School Dana Blankstein Cohen Executive Director of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School JSFL Community- Partners, Mentors, Participants, Jury members, Guests. It is a great privilege to be hosting our creative community in Jerusalem, and online. In these challenging days, full of ever-changing realities, in Israel and abroad, to continue the artistic process is a ray of light. A reminder of humanity, through the importance of storytelling. Giving a channel of development and creativity to new emerging voices, and by that, empowering their process and keeping their freedom of speech, becomes a crucial duty. The 11 voices and stories that are part of the 12th edition of the lab reflect the complexity and diverse world we’re part of. Personal stories and inspirations come together to show the world the present era in time. I am excited that the JSFL had the privilege of nurturing these talents and amazing works of art during these complex times. Thanks to the partners of the JSFL Film Lab who continue to make storytelling a priority. Thanks to the creative minds- mentors, guest filmmakers and film personnel, who inspire and guide the development process. Thanks to the pitching session jury members on site and decision makers online- who will support these new, thought-provoking projects as they transition into films. Finally- Thanks to our participants for being part of the JSFL journey! 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The Kindergarten Teacher The Kindergarten Teacher Nadav Lapid Producer Talia Kleinhendler Lab Edition 1 , 2012 SCENE PITCH Production Country Israel SYNOPSIS A kindergarten teacher discovers in a five year-old child a prodigious gift for poetry. Amazed and inspired by this young boy, she decides to protect his talent in spite of everyone. DIRECTOR'S NOTE LOG LINE A kindergarten teacher discovers in a five year-old child a prodigious gift for poetry. Amazed and inspired by this young boy, she decides to protect his talent in spite of everyone. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCER Talia Kleinhendler PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE PRODUCTION BUDGET LANGUAGE 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

פרסים כחלק מתוכנית החממה, פרויקט אחד יזכה במענק כספי - פרס פיתוח הסדרה. הפרס יאפשר ליוצרים.ות להתקדם בפיתוח הסדרה. הפרויקט הזוכה בפרס יוכרז באירוע הסיום של החממה, במהלכו הפרויקטים ייחשפו בפני תעשיית הטלוויזיה הישראלית והבינלאומית. דמי השתתפות ההשתתפות בחממת הסדרות של סם שפיגל אינה כרוכה בדמי השתתפות. לוח הזמנים של חממת הסדרות חממת סם שפיגל לסדרות מורכבת מ-3 סשנים, משך תוכנית החממה כ-4-6 חודשים. שני הסשנים הראשונים של החממה יתמקדו בפיתוח התוכן של ההצעה לסדרה, ובמהלכם יתקדמו היוצרים.ות משלב ההצעה הראשונית ועד ל-pitch deck. שני הסשנים הראשונים מורכבים מלו״ז שבועי מלא ונמשכים כ-5 ימים, כל אחד. הסשן הראשון מתקיים פיזית בירושלים, והסשן השני מתקיים אונליין, ויכלול יום או יומיים בירושלים. שני הסשנים הראשונים כוללים מפגשי אחד על אחד עם מנטורים.ות אישיים.ות ישראלים, מפגשי פיתוח, מפגשים עם אורחים.ות בינלאומיים.ות וזמן כתיבה אישי בסביבה מותאמת ותומכת. במהלך תקופת החממה, היוצרים.ות והמפיקים.ות יצאו לתהליך עבודה על הפיץ׳ הגרפי (pitch deck), בליווי צוות מקצועי והדרכה מטעם ענני תקשורת. בסשן הסיום, שיתקיים בחו״ל, היוצרים.ות יקבלו את ההזדמנות להציג ולחשוף את הפרויקטים שלהם.ן בפני אנשי מפתח בתעשיית הטלוויזיה הישראלית והבינלאומית. תכנית מפורטת ולו"ז שני הסשנים הראשונים יפורסמו על ידי החממה ובית הספר ונתונים לשינויים על פי החלטתו. לו״ז מחזור 4 של חממת הסדרות: סשן ראשון - 4-8 במאי, 2025 סשן שני - 6-10, 18-19 ביולי, 2025 סשן שלישי - יפורסם בהמשך (תאריכים מדוייקים ינתנו למתקבלים) ENGLISH עברית 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 LAB SERIES SCHEDULE The Sam Spiegel Series Lab includes 3 sessions that take place over the course of approximately 4-6 months. The first two sessions of the Lab are working sessions, focusing mainly on the development of the series' content. The first session is a physical 5-day writing session that takes place in Jerusalem, and the second session takes place for a 5-day writing session online. The first two sessions include professional meetings and events, one-on-one meetings with personal Israeli mentors, group development meetings, and inspirational masterclasses, as well as personal writing time in a supportive environment. Throughout the first two sessions, writers and producers will also develop their proposal into a pitch deck (a graphic pitch), with the professional guidance of Ananey Studios. In the final session, taking place abroad, creators will have the opportunity to pitch their projects and present them in front of key figures in the Israeli and international television industry. Notice of the precise timing of the sessions will be provided upon the call for submissions. 4TH EDITION TIMELINE: Session 1 - May 4-8, 2025 Session 2 - July 6-10 & 18-19, 2025 Session 3 - TBD (dates will be disclosed with accepted participants) PRIZES As part of the program, one exceptional project will win the Series Development Award. The award will provide a stipend to allow creatives to concentrate on developing their project. The award recipient will be announced at the closing session, where projects will be revealed to industry players. PARTICIPATION FEES There is no participation fee for the Sam Spiegel Series Lab. HOME SERIES LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ