Aranchi and Reem Aranchi and Reem Timna Rose Perets Producers David Silber, Sivan Cohen, Talia Bernstein Lab Edition 11 , 2023 SCENE PITCH Production Metro Communications Country Israel SYNOPSIS When Aranchi (13), a charismatic and wild Eritrean refugee with a passion for dance gets kicked out of the school dance show, she feels her life is over. But then she meets Reem (13), an isolated Sudanese girl undergoing a horrible family tragedy, and realizes just how evil life can get. Together, Aranchi and Reem find their way into the crime scene of South Tel-Aviv. In search for freedom and expression, they discover the power of friendship DIRECTOR'S NOTE 10 years ago, I was managing an afterschool program for refugee kids in my neighborhood. Aranchi, Reem and Dillet are some of the kids I witnessed growing up -from toddlers to teenagers, they became a huge part of my life. The film is a window to a world usually unseen, through their eyes, taking place in the neighborhood which taught me to find beauty in unexpected places, and to discover hidden worlds. LOG LINE Aranchi and Reem, two teenage African refugees, meet at the beginning of a fateful journey to learn about survival, friendship, and sacrifices in the intimidating and magical streets of south Tel Aviv. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Born in Jerusalem in 1987. Timna Rose Perets is a filmmaker and social activist. Graduated from Minshar School of Art in Tel Aviv. Her short independent film, Daughter of the Bride was screened at Director’s Fortnight, Cannes Film Festival 2016. She now lives between Tel Aviv and the Jerusalem hills, working on a short film and her first feature. PRODUCERS David Silber, Sivan Cohen, Talia Bernstein Metro Communications is an Israeli film production company based in Tel Aviv, specializing in international co-productions of full length feature films. David Silber, Metro's director, together with his partners Moshe and Leon Edery (United King Films) have created an energetic, broad based production organization, and one of the leading production companies in Israel. Metro‘s main titles include Academy award nominee and Silver Bear winner Beaufort (2007), Golden Lion and European Academy Awards winner Lebanon (2009), Tribeca Film Festival winner and Berlin Film Festival Panorama featured Junction 48 (2016), Israeli Academy Awards winner Bana Joon (2015), alongside box office hits such as Avi Nesher‘s The Other Story, the top selling Israeli film of 2018, and This Is Sodom (2010) and Turn Left at the End of the World (2004), two of Israel‘s top grossing films ever. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Company name, city: Metro Communications LTD. Tel-Aviv, Israel. contact email: Sivan@metrocom.co.il ? contact telephone number: +972-54-320-0035 PRODUCTION BUDGET Production budget in USD: $675,000 LANGUAGE Hebrew, Tigrinya, Arabic Drama GENRE Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION 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 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

ŻEJTUNE ŻEJTUNE Alex Camilleri Producers Rebecca Anastasi (Luzzu Ltd), Ramin Bahrani (NORUZ FILMS) Lab Edition 10 , 2022 SCENE PITCH Production Country Malta SYNOPSIS A young woman set on leaving Malta meets an aging troubadour whose music reawakens a love for the country she is determined to escape. DIRECTOR'S NOTE As I did in my debut, LUZZU, I will take audiences past the touristic view of Malta — in ŻEJTUNE we’ll discover charming non-actors and a totally unique musical tradition. I want to surprise viewers with complex characters, unexpected humor, and a fresh twist on genre.  ŻEJTUNE is a “neorealist musical” combined with a road movie. It’s also a deeply personal, universal story about finding hope after your world ends — a pandemic film that isn’t about the pandemic at all. I can’t wait to take you on the road to ŻEJTUNE. LOG LINE ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCERS Rebecca Anastasi (Luzzu Ltd), Ramin Bahrani (NORUZ FILMS) Rebecca Anastasi (Nizza Films, Malta) worked in international film production for seventeen years. She was a programmer for Valletta Film Festival, spearheading events including the conference on the Cinema of Small Nations. In 2021, she produced LUZZU, a Sundance-winner and international festival breakout, which sold in territories worldwide. She is a visiting film lecturer at the University of Malta working towards her doctorate, and an alumna of Berlinale Talents (2021). In 2022, she established her company, Nizza Films. Ramin Bahrani (Noruz Films, USA) is an Oscar-nominated writer, director and producer. His films have premiered in either the Cannes or Venice Film Festivals, where he has also served as President of the Debut Film jury. Film critic Roger Ebert named Bahrani “the director of the decade,” and his cinematic work is housed in the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. Bahrani’s latest film, THE WHITE TIGER, was nominated for an Oscar, BAFTA, and was viewed globally 27 million times on Netflix. He was a producer of LUZZU. Alex Camilleri (Malta) will also produce through Solari Productions. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Company name & city: Solari Productions Sliema, Malta Contact email: alex.p.camilleri@gmail.com Contact telephone number: +1 507-261-3363 PRODUCTION BUDGET The production budget in USD: $950,000 Confirmed budget in USD and source: $47,350 — Malta Film Fund (Screen Malta), Development Grant LANGUAGE Maltese Comedy-Drama/Musical GENRE Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION 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 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

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

Colombian film "The Other Son", that was developed on the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel International Film Lab's 9th edition, premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival 2023. The film, written and directed by alumni Juan Sebastián Quebrada, tells the story of a teenager, who after the sudden and unexpected death of his younger brother, falls in love with his deceased brother's ex-girlfriend and, through that love, finds the strength to fight on. Colombian film "The Other Son", that was developed on the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel International Film Lab's 9th edition, premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival 2023. The film, written and directed by alumni Juan Sebastián Quebrada, tells the story of a teenager, who after the sudden and unexpected death of his younger brother, falls in love with his deceased brother's ex-girlfriend and, through that love, finds the strength to fight on. "The Other Son" Premieres in San Sebastian NEWS ITEM PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS 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

Tom Nesher Tom Nesher Director: 2021 Year of lab participation: 9 Lab edition: Israel Country: Haim Mecklberg Producer: Come Closer When Eden's brother tragically dies, her grief spirals into obsession after discovering his secret girlfriend. A haunting exploration of love, loss and fixation with stunning visuals. Synopsis Tribeca Film Festival 2024 - Viewpoints Award Jerusalem Film Festival 2024 Thessaloniki International Film Festival 2024 Israeli Film Academy Awards 2024 - Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Editing Palm Springs International Film Festival 2025 - Directors to Watch Award Cleveland International Film Festival 2025 Seattle International Film Festival 2025 Sydney Film Festival 2025 Festivals & Awards 2024 Year of release: Trailer IMDb PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS 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 super proud of alum Abner Benaim! Panama's official entry into the 2022 Academy Awards is Plaza Catedral, developed at the 2018 JSFL and on the Oscar shortlist! Mazal tov and good luck from us all! https://www.oscars.org/news/94th-oscarsr-shortlists-10-award-categories-announced We are super proud of alum Abner Benaim! Panama's official entry into the 2022 Academy Awards is Plaza Catedral, developed at the 2018 JSFL and on the Oscar shortlist! Mazal tov and good luck from us all! https://www.oscars.org/news/94th-oscarsr-shortlists-10-award-categories-announced We are super proud of alum Abner Benaim! Panama's official entry into the 2022 Academy Awards is Plaza Catedral, developed at the 2018 JSFL and on the Oscar shortlist! NEWS ITEM PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION 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 HOME TEAM NEWS LABS HOME FILM LAB SERIES LAB TEAM NEWS

The Plasticians The Plasticians Screenwriter: Hila Elena Royzenman Producer: Eitan Mansuri , Spiro Films Language: Hebrew Format: Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE An illegal plastic surgery clinic, binds the fate of a mother and daughter, who are dragged into running the business from their crumbling living room. As they rise as successful business-women, their harsh reality creeps back in, facing them with the realisation that their empowerment is a mere façade. SYNOPSIS An ambitious secretary, an immigrant from the USSR, wants to become a successful life coach. Unfortunately, she can't get out from under the burden of the symbiotic relationship with her mother, a surgeon from Moscow who has become a taxi driver since immigrating to Israel. In order to finally leave the house and jumpstart her career, she has to find a way for her mom to function without her. She decides to set up a makeshift surgical clinic at home, so her mother can regain the dignity and sense of purpose she lost. While she waits for the medical license to be approved, the underground clinic begins to grow. The daughter is tempted to give up on her own dreams and live forever alongside this happier and stronger version of her mother, the mother she always wanted. The two form a surprising camaraderie through their complicity in crime, and drag each other deeper into the underworld. WRITER'S STATEMENT I was born in St. Petersburg and grew up in an immigrant home in Israel, alongside two educated parents who managed to always take care of the family's financial security, but never found professional fulfilment. I am a daily witness to the dissonance between the successful professionals my parents once were, and the life of survival and compromise brought forth by immigration. The trauma of immigration naturally passed onto the next generation. The parent-child relationship was turned on its head, and the children often functioned as the responsible adults in the family. As someone who grew up this way, I have always had an impossible dream: to restore my parent’s dignity and see them strong and full of confidence. However, my parents and their friends chose to embrace life and live it to the fullest. They write plays for birthdays, record songs for each other, dance, drink and soothe their pain with a passion for life and love, trying above all else to forget the instability and uncertainty of life. The massive addiction to plastic surgery is in fact an attempt at controlling the uncontrollable, a human desire to look good, or simply be seen. In the unique clinic which our series creates, both the immigrant staff and their clients, are driven by the same human nature to survive. Plastic surgery has become even more popular and accessible in recent years. Still, it is a medical procedure, surgery, positioning the patients seeking treatment as 'ill,' not good-looking or young enough; consequently, the notion of 'healing' through a plastic surgery is very limited. In many cases, dealing with eternal appearance is caused by psychological problems that are neglected and even exacerbated. In this series, I hope to present the other side of the beauty industry's enticing brochures, and focusing on the mental motivations for seeking an external solution. ABOUT THE WRITER PRODUCER'S STATEMENT In 1990, the dissolution of the Soviet Union sparked a significant wave of Russian immigration worldwide. Among these migrations, the influx of Jewish Russians to Israel stands as the nation's largest ever witnessed, with one million individuals making the journey. While many managed to integrate successfully, others faced challenges. "The Plasticians" delves into the narratives of those who struggled to integrate fully into society but nonetheless, never gave up on their joy of life, their culture and definitely not on their dreams. This series raises relevant, global questions about immigration, belonging, and the coexistence of cultures within a nation. It offers a fresh perspective on Russian immigrants who abandoned their previous lives, professions, and sometimes families in pursuit of a new home. Hila Royzenman introduced the project at the Series Mania writer's campus 2022, showcasing her promise as a young director with a distinct voice and deep understanding of these characters' worlds. The series is multilingual, featuring dialogue in Hebrew, Russian, and English, indicating its potential to transcend borders. 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The Good Fence The Good Fence Hillel Rate Producer Lev Orlov Lab Edition 12 , 2024 SCENE PITCH Production Lev Orlov Films Country Israel SYNOPSIS Avner yearns to include his daughter’s name on the community’s monument, despite her suicide and burial outside of the cemetery’s fence. When his son, a left-wing activist, faces accusations of unlawful activities, Avner releases him on bail and allows him to serve house arrest at home. The Orthodox community reacts strongly to the son’s presence, forcing Avner to choose between his daughter and his son. DIRECTOR'S NOTE "The Good Fence" combines socio-political drama with a personal family story, highlighting society’s, and even a family’s, blindness to the "other." This is my story and my father’s, and, in my opinion, it’s the story of everyone who has chosen a path different from their parents. As a non-practicing Jew raised in a religious home, I experience firsthand the tension between my own worldview and the one I was raised with. I lost my father about a year and a half ago. Our relationship was complicated because I opposed many of his values. His passing was unexpected, and we didn’t have a chance to say goodbye or part amicably. This script is my attempt to give voice to the loss I experienced and that many who leave their religious affiliation still feel. It’s an opportunity to address the tension between traditional and modern views and a call to the hard work of Sh’lom Bayit, making peace with one’s home. LOG LINE Avner reluctantly permitted the community to bury his beloved daughter outside the cemetery's fence after her suicide. Now, he believes that adding her name to a new respected-memorial for the fallen will atone for this sin. But when his estranged son returns for house arrest, what seems like an obstacle to achieving his goal, brings the most profound healing. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Hillel Rate, an independent Israeli filmmaker graduated with honors from the Maaleh School of Cinema and Television and completed his master's degree (MFA) cum laude in documentary cinema from Tel Aviv University. In addition, He works with festivals around the world as a jury and selection committee member. His short films have been screened at festivals around the world including among others, the Jerusalem IFF, Doc Aviv IFF, Hot Docs Canadian FF and Astra FF. Hillel's films deal with firsthand stories and focus on marginalized figures in Israeli society. He believes that through personal stories and intimate experiences, it is possible to create narratives that have a broad social impact. His point of view and visual tone are subtle, full of compassion and respect for his characters. PRODUCER Lev Orlov Lev Orlov is an independent film producer based in Tel Aviv and head of Lev Orlov Films. A graduate of the Innovative Producing Studies at Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, he produced award-winning short films that have featured in festivals worldwide. Currently, Lev focuses on producing fiction, documentary, and animation films with promising young Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers. His first feature film, Clouds of Dust (IS-PL-FR-CO), directed by Inbar Horesh and written by Bar Cohen and Inbar Horesh, is currently in pre-production. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ Lev Orlov Films, Tel Aviv ○ orlov.lev95@gmail.com ○ +972544951604 PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 800,000 USD LANGUAGE Hebrew Drama GENRE Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS 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

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Introducing the new JSFL Series Lab The Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School is launching the inaugural Series Lab supported by Netflix and ViacomCBS International Studios. The Series Lab follows on from the acclaimed Sam Spiegel Film Lab now in its 10th year. This new Series Lab is a natural extension of the educational vision of the JSFS which has a long track record of nurturing local talent and will support the development of scripted series by young creators based in Israel. The Series Lab aims to provide the support and networks to help participants thrive in the global scripted television market. A Netflix partnership to support the next generation of creators in Israel | Larry Tanz | The Blogs (timesofisrael.com) --> https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/a-netflix-partnership-to-support-the-next-generation-of-creators-in-israel/ Series Lab | Jerusalem (jsfs.co.il) --> https://www.filmlab.jsfs.co.il/series-lab Introducing the new JSFL Series Lab The Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School is launching the inaugural Series Lab supported by Netflix and ViacomCBS International Studios. The Series Lab follows on from the acclaimed Sam Spiegel Film Lab now in its 10th year. This new Series Lab is a natural extension of the educational vision of the JSFS which has a long track record of nurturing local talent and will support the development of scripted series by young creators based in Israel. The Series Lab aims to provide the support and networks to help participants thrive in the global scripted television market. A Netflix partnership to support the next generation of creators in Israel | Larry Tanz | The Blogs (timesofisrael.com) --> https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/a-netflix-partnership-to-support-the-next-generation-of-creators-in-israel/ Series Lab | Jerusalem (jsfs.co.il) --> https://www.filmlab.jsfs.co.il/series-lab Introducing the new JSFL Series Lab NEWS ITEM PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION 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 HOME TEAM NEWS LABS HOME FILM LAB SERIES LAB TEAM NEWS

Girls Will Be Girls Girls Will Be Girls Shuchi Talati Producers Sanjay Gulati, Richa Chadda Lab Edition 9 , 2021 SCENE PITCH Production Country India SYNOPSIS Follows the journey of 16 year old Mira, whose sexy, rebellious coming of age is disrupted by her young mother who never got to come of age herself. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Director’s Note GIRLS WILL BE GIRLS is set in a conservative Hindu school much like my school where we started each day with a pledge to “preserve our ageless Indian culture and conform to the way of life prescribed by it.” As I sprouted breasts, I understood that ‘Indian culture’ was the reason my skirt had to be long and my behavior demure. We were being taught to be ashamed of our bodies and sexuality while male sexuality was allowed to express itself, often in aggression towards us. Meanwhile, real female bodies and female desire were also erased from our screens. Breasts and butts were hypersexualized as women gyrated for the male gaze. But vaginas, menstruation, pubic hair, etc. were absent or treated with embarrassment and revulsion. The effect of this erasure is to cast our bodies as something shameful. It teaches us to be compliant and afraid of our body, sexuality and voice. Despite this, all around me I saw fierce, funny women who subverted social and moral codes. In GIRLS I wanted to write about these women who populated my life but not my screens. In GIRLS, Mira and her mother Anila are sexual, embodied beings with secretions and desires. Mira examines her vagina in a mirror, masturbates by rubbing up against a teddy bear and orchestrates her first sexual encounter. Anila shuns the self-sacrificing, asexual roles mothers are relegated to. She envies her daughter’s figure and boyfriend and pursues her desires with fervor. But even though GIRLS is a close observation of gender roles, sexuality, and patriarchy, it makes no thesis statement. The women in this film are not essentialized by their identities as Indian women, nor are they stand-ins for entire communities whose stories enlighten us about a social issue. I want Mira and Anila to represent only their singular selves as they experience love, disillusionment and envy. Because this is how their stories will also be universal—a luxury mostly reserved for characters from dominant cultures. LOG LINE Follows the journey of 16 year old Mira, whose sexy, rebellious coming of age is disrupted by her young mother who never got to come of age herself. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCERS Sanjay Gulati, Richa Chadda Producer profile Producer, India Sanjay Gulati founded Crawling Angel Films in 2014 and has produced internationally recognized films such as Lajwanti (Berlinale 2014), Ashwathama (Busan 2017), Once Again (Netflix 2018), Pearl of the Desert (IDFA 2019), Nimtoh (Rotterdam 2020), The Shepherdess and Seven Songs (Berlinale 2020, New Directors / New Films). Producer, India Richa Chadha is an actor, writer, and producer known for her work in films like Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur (Cannes 2013) for which she won a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. Chadha starred in Cannes selection in Masaan (2015), and worked with director Mira Nair in the anthology Words with Gods (Venice 2014). In 2020, Chadha started Pushing Buttons Films with Ali Fazal. Producer, France Claire Chassagne Dolce Vita Films was founded by Marc Irmer. Company credits include Hotel Harabati, (Berlinale) Unwanted Witness (Toronto, Sundance), Las Niñas Quispe (Venice), and Karlovy Vary grand prize winner Le Grand Cahier. Dolce Vita’s Indian film Sunrise by Partho Sen Gupta, screened in Busan, Sitges, and Tribeca. Their recent A Son by Mehdi Barsaoui premiered at Venice Orizzonti. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Production Company Crawling Angel Films, Delhi, India Pushing Buttons Studio, Mumbai, India Dolce Vita Films, Paris, France shuchifilm@gmail.com +1 626 484 9362 PRODUCTION BUDGET Production Budget $550,000 Secured funds $ 102,300 Pushing Buttons, Crawling Angel Films, New York State Council for the Arts LANGUAGE English, Hindi Coming of age GENRE Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION 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 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