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 27, 2026 to August 24, 2026. APPLY NOW Israeli Projects The application is open to Israeli filmmakers who meet the eligibility criteria. Call for entries for the next JSFL will be open from July 27, 2026 to August 24, 2026. 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 December 2026. 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Manas Manas Marianna Brennand Fortes Producer Carolina Benevides Lab Edition 9 , 2021 SCENE PITCH Production Country Brazil SYNOPSIS Aware that the future does not hold many options for her in a riverside community on Marajó Island, 13-year-old Marcielle decides to confront the violent machinery that governs her family and the women in her community. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Director’s Note What fascinates me in cinema is the potential to encounter the “other” and how it enables us to see, feel and live in someone else’s shoes. This is why I will have an absolute protagonist, Marcielle – we will be radically on her point of view, seeing only what she sees and hearing only what she hears. As a filmmaker, I want to increase public awareness for such a painful subject matter as sexual abuse of women, especially children and adolescents. In terms of plot, I chose a , a classic narrative with tremendous visual power. Although the abuse scenes are never shown on screen, my intention is to show in a poetic way how the violence impacts on the character perception. Marcielle experiences many conflicts and the film will be with her in her moment of conscious awareness. In the photography I want to show the contrast of the beauty and richness of the region's natural landscape with Marcielle's poor and sad reality. The lush forest with abundant water can be as arid as a desert. A very cinematic environment that hides the unspoken "rules" of its inhabitants. For that “Sisters” will be shot on location, in a riverside community in Amazon Region where this story takes place. Actors’ direction will benefit from that because I’ll be working with actors that will be able to dive into the universe of the film and non-actors that will be comfortable in their habitat. Female characters who interact with Marcielle, will help her to see that is not normal what she is been through and that is possible to put an end to the cycle of abuse. The film will be generous to its characters and their stories, in terms of the length of scenes that reflect the way in which time, and distance, in that part of the world, imprisons its inhabitants. LOG LINE Marcielle is 13 years old the eldest daughter of an impoverished family on Amazon island. She will do everything in her power to protect herself and her younger sister from the violence that surrounds them ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCER Carolina Benevides Producer, co-writer Carolina Benevides, Brazil  Carolina Benevides is the executive producer at Inquietude where she develops documentaries, features and series. Among them I Am Carlos Imperial (2015), and Darn Good (2016), (Best Film, Cine PE). Benevides was production coordinator on The Eye of the Storm (Cannes, 2009), and Passerby (Best 1st film Guadalajara, 2010). In 2020 she released the documentary series Festival’s Nights for cable TV. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Production Company Inquietude, Recife, Brazil carolina@inquietude.art.br +55 21 991940062 PRODUCTION BUDGET Production Budget $1.230.541 Secured funds: $545.454,55 FSA/ Brazilian Cinema Agency Prize; $365.470,21Globo Filmes / Co-producer through Audiovisual Law; $85.818,18 Private investors through Audiovisual Law; $51.980,15 Direct funds from the producer; $181.818,18 GAP LANGUAGE Portuguese Drama GENRE Back To Participants HOME TEAM NEWS LABS SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

The Jerusalem Sam Spiegel International Film and Television labs team are Dana Blankstein Cohen , Mor Eldar and Johnny Doov 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 Dana Blankstein Cohen is the Executive Director of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, a visionary cultural institution which prides itself on believing in the power of storytelling. As part of Blankstein Cohen’s vision for the diverse communities that make up the unique mosaic of Israeli life, Blankstein Cohen initiated a fast-track preparatory program for creators from East Jerusalem. In 2022 she spearheaded the launch of the new Series Lab in cooperation with Netflix, Paramount and Scripted Israel. Previously, the CEO of the Israeli Academy of Film and Television. As Executive Director of Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, Blankstein Cohen oversaw the school’s historic move to a multi-million-dollar campus in downtown Jerusalem where the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School is the anchor in the new Jerusalem Arts Campus. Dana Blankstein Cohen JSFS Executive Director Mor Eldar, is the director of the internationally renowned Sam Spiegel International Film and Series Lab, an initiative of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School. Eldar began working at the Lev Cinema chain in 1998 where she established the events department while she was also the associate director of distribution. In 2000 she joined the newly formed YES Satellite television as an acquisition manager, and in 2005 returned to the Lev Cinema chain to be the Head of marketing and distribution. In 2008 she established and managed the Holon Cinematheque and then in 2009 returned as the head of the movie department and head commissioner of films at YES Satellite. She served as a jury member at the Jerusalem Film Festival and at the Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival. Mor Eldar Labs Director Johnny Doov is a Tel-Aviv based filmmaker, editor and producer. He served as producer for cinema events and festivals such as the Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival and Docaviv. His short films “Kiss Me”, “Countdown” and “I Met You on My Way to the Cemetery” screened at LGBTQ film festivals around the world, winning the grand prix at PiterKit Saint Petersburg, 2022. Short films Bug and Between Her, edited by Johnny, won awards at Palm Springs ShortFest and were shortlisted for the BAFTA student awards. Johnny Doov Labs Producer OUR TEAM Director of International Relations Cara Saposnik CFO Avi Mackhel Marketing manager Keren Ron Dar IT manager Tommy Kay Hammer JSFS TEAM HOME TEAM NEWS LABS SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION 3RD EDITION SERIES CATALOGUE 3RD EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS JURY MENTORS TEAM

14TH EDITION CATALOGUE 14TH EDITION PROJECTS MENTORS JURY LAB FILMS TEAM Director: Laszlo Csuja, Anna Nemes 2019 Year of lab participation: 8 Lab edition: Country: Hungary Producer: Andras Muhi Gentle Edina, a female bodybuilder is ready to sacrifice everything for the dream she shares with her life partner and trainer Adam: to win the Miss Olympia. The odd love she finds on her way makes her see the difference between her dreams and her true self. Lab edition: Sundance Film Festival 2022 Cleveland International Film Festival 2022 Brussels International Film Festival 2022 - Special Mention Sydney Film Festival 2022 Jerusalem Film Festival 2022 Raindance Film Festival 2022 - Best Debut Feature Dunav Film Fest 2022 - Best Director Synopsis 2022 Year of release: PITCH Trailer HOME TEAM NEWS LABS SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION

Morgan Simon Morgan Simon Director: 2013 Year of lab participation: 2 Lab edition: France Country: Guillaume Dreyfus Producer: Taste of Ink Charismatic singer of a hard rock band, Vincent, 24, has already tattooed half of his body. With his angel's face and his incandescent gaze, the world belongs to him. But the arrival of a new woman in the life of his father awakens tensions. Vincent no longer intends to retain his anger or his desire. Synopsis San Sebastián Film Festival 2016 - New Directors Award Special Mention Stockholm Film Festival 2016 - Best Actor Rotterdam International Film Festival 2017 Jerusalem Film Festival 2017 Festivals & Awards 2016 Year of release: Trailer IMDb HOME TEAM NEWS LABS SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

The Vacation The Vacation Dénes Nagy Producers Sára László, Olivier Dubois, Marcell Gerő, Jean-Laurent Csinidis Lab Edition 12 , 2024 SCENE PITCH Production Campfilm, Hungary; Films De Force Majeure, France; Novak Prod, Belgium Country Hungary, France, Belgium SYNOPSIS A Hungarian farm worker in his 40s goes on an organized trip to Provence with his wife. It's the first time they've been abroad, and they speak no language other than their own. During the trip, they make friends with another Hungarian couple, who seem to be more experienced travelers than they are. While his wife is excited by this new acquaintance, he feels more and more lost. He observes his wife slowly drifting away from him, which triggers an inner voyage of self-discovery. DIRECTOR'S NOTE The basic premise of the film is that it will be working with an amateur cast: to build on the presence of these characters, to record their inner uncertainties. Another important element is the comedy which stems from the protagonists’ ignorance. Our hearts open to these people: they are lost characters who try to stand their ground, but in the meantime, attempt to cover up their clumsiness. What can we do with realities that are alien to us? What do we do with the foreignness of ourselves? LOG LINE A Hungarian cattle farm worker in his mid-40s goes on an organized tourist holiday, with his wife, for the first time in his life, to Provence. It sets him off on an inner journey of discovery and understanding of his own freedom. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Award-winning scriptwriter-director Dénes Nagy graduated from the University of Theatre and Film Arts of Budapest in 2009. His debut feature "Natural Light" had its world premiere at the 2021 Berlinale where it won the Silver Bear Award for Best Director as well as the European Film Awards Best Production Design Award. He has made several short films, both documentary and fiction, which were screened and awarded at many significant national and international festivals. PRODUCERS Sára László, Olivier Dubois, Marcell Gerő, Jean-Laurent Csinidis Sára László and Marcell Gerő founded the Budapest based production company, Campfilm in 2007. The company’s credits include "Soft Rain" by Dénes Nagy (45th Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes), "Cain’s Children" by Marcell Gerő (62nd San Sebastian IFF), "The Euphoria of Being" by Réka Szabó (Grand Prix of the 30th Semaine de la Critique of the Locarno International Film festival) and "Natural Light" by Dénes Nagy (72nd Berlinale Competition Silver Bear Award for Best Director, EFA Best Production Design Award). In 2010, Jean Laurent Csinidis co-created Films de Force Majeure, a production company focusing on auteur films and international collaborations. He has produced or co-produced 30 films, most of which have been shown in Cannes, Berlin, Locarno, Venice, as well as at the IDFA, Visions du Réel, Rotterdam, Cinéma du Réel or Annecy. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ Campfilm, Budapest ○ sara@campfilm.eu | marcell@campfilm.eu | dini.nagy@yahoo.com ○ +36209922655 | +36209922629 | +36208234118 PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 2,110,837 USD ○ Confirmed budget and source: 105,076 USD (Filmjus Foundation - Hungary, Creative Europe - MEDIA, Baumi Script Development Award, Région Sud development support) LANGUAGE Hungarian, English, French Comedy GENRE Back To Participants HOME TEAM NEWS LABS SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

One Week and a Day One Week and a Day Asaph Polonsky Producer Naomi Levari Lab Edition 1 , 2012 SCENE PITCH Production Country Israel SYNOPSIS As Eyal finishes the traditional Jewish week of mourning for his late son, his wife Vicky urges him to return to their routine -- but just because the shiva has ended doesn't mean it's life as usual. DIRECTOR'S NOTE LOG LINE As Eyal finishes the traditional Jewish week of mourning for his late son, his wife Vicky urges him to return to their routine -- but just because the shiva has ended doesn't mean it's life as usual. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCER Naomi Levari PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE PRODUCTION BUDGET LANGUAGE GENRE Back To Participants HOME TEAM NEWS LABS SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

The Mouth The Mouth Screenwriters: Yoav Roeh Producer/s Yoav Roeh , Gum Films Language: English, Spanish, Yiddish Format: 8 Episodes x 50 Minutes Genre Crime Drama Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE The story of two Jewish women, forced into sex work in early 20th century Buenos Aires by the Jewish criminal organization “Zwi Migdal”, inspired by the true story of the woman who brought it down. SYNOPSIS Leah, 28, and Mimi, 19, were both trafficked by "Zwi Migdal" into prostitution in Buenos Aires, far from their homeland and families. Each woman forges her own path to survival: Leah teams up with the only decent cop in the city, working undercover in the brothel to bring down the ruthless organization, while Mimi claws her way up in the male-dominated world of trafficking. Leah and Mimi’s relationship evolves and transforms, as one woman's mission risks everything the other has worked for. WRITER'S STATEMENT A hundred years have passed since Raquel Lieberman brought down “Zwi Migdal”, the feminist revolution has changed the world, yet sex trafficking continues. By turning the lens to the past, we ask to look at the present. As feminist creators in 2024 we are committed to the stories of the victims of “Zwi Migdal”. The use of a compelling true story, with the stylistic tone of a mob/crime series, will create the necessary distance for viewers to meet this painful topic. But most importantly, with all its darkness, “The Mouth” will remind us individuals can, in fact, change history. ABOUT THE WRITERS Aurit Zamir is an award-winning writer and producer. She wrote and created the series THE TRUTH with Dafna Levine (Euphoria) which sold to Canal+, AMC and more. She wrote and directed the short film BABYSITTER, which won Best Short Film at the Haifa Film Festival and Best Director at Oscar qualifying RIFF. She is currently developing the feature film BITCH with the support of the Israel Film Fund. Shiri Nevo Fridental is a writer, director and former criminal lawyer at the district attorney’s office. Her debut feature film ALL I CAN DO premiered at the Jerusalem Film Festival 2022 and participated in film festivals in Europe, USA and Canada, after being developed at the 2019 Sam Spiegel Lab. Shiri’s passion for pre WW2 Jewish culture is apparent in THE LAST KLEZMERS feature film in development. She lectures on film at Minshar for Art and is a script adviser at the Israel Film Fund. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT The Mouth is a character based, propulsive crime drama with the potential to move and excite audiences internationally, while raising questions about the world we live in. It’s a series that pushes the boundaries of the genre in which it operates, an ambitious co production, universal in story as well as theme, which can have a meaningful impact worldwide. As a producer, as well as a viewer, this is the television I’m passionate about. PRODUCER PROFILE Gum Films is a Tel Aviv based production house owned by Yoav Roeh & Aurit Zamir. Their slate includes the award-winning films: THE FUTURE (Tribeca FF 2023). DELEGATION (Berlin FF 2023). ASIA (Tribeca FF-Nora Ephron Award, Best Actress & Best Cinematography, 9 Ophir awards including Best Film). THE TESTAMENT (Venice FF, Haifa FF- Best Film) OFF WHITE LIES (Berlinale FF, Palm Springs FF) and the series: THE MISSING FILE 2 seasons for Kan 11 and Keshet International. FOR GOD'S SAKE (Berlin TV Festival) for Kan 11. PRODUCTION CONTACT DETAILS yoav@gumfilms.com +972-523365572 Back To Participants HOME TEAM NEWS LABS SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION HOME SERIES LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ

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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 HOME TEAM NEWS LABS SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

Elka's Not a Shiksa Elka's Not a Shiksa Aleeza Chanowitz Producer Alona Refua (Green productions) Lab Edition 10 , 2022 SCENE PITCH Production Country Israel SYNOPSIS Aleeza Chanowitz grew up in Brooklyn, NY, in an observant Jewish household, and moved to Jerusalem, Israel when she was 21. She attended the Sam Spiegel Film school. Her short film "Mushkie" premiered at the Berlinale and her graduation film “Shabbos Kallah” received four international prizes. Alongside her feature film, her television series which she created and wrote for HOT is currently in post-production. DIRECTOR'S NOTE I wrote this script after my best friend got married. It felt like a small death. She's not dead, but I miss her. LOG LINE Childhood best friends Elka and Menucha stopped talking ever since Elka felt betrayed by Menucha for moving out of their apartment and becoming religious again. Months later, Elka finds out that Menucha is engaged. She shows up uninvited to Menucha’s Jewish bridal shower, two days before the big day, determined to stop the wedding, save Menucha from a predictable, miserable life, and win back the friendship they had before everything changed. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCER Alona Refua (Green productions) Green Productions specializes in developing and producing quality content for television and film. With offices in Israel and Australia/NZ, we consider ourselves a home to film and TV creators. We are committed to identifying and nurturing new talent alongside working with acclaimed auteurs. We look to bring to the screen emotionally charged stories, told with a unique and authentic voice that captures the spirit of the times while offering an original and fresh look at our reality.Alona Refua is a producer and a lecturer, graduated with honors from the Sam Spiegel Film & TV School where she is now teaching production. During her last year of studying, she created and produced the series of short films Love Letter to Cinema which participated in hundreds of festivals including Berlinale, Locarno and more. Alona was the Head of productions at Black Sheep where she produced award-winning feature films, TV series and documentaries. Since 2021, Alona has been aproducer and the Head of Development at Green Productions. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Producer: Alona Refua Green Productions, Givatayim contact email: Alona@greenproductions.co.il contact telephone number: +972-542131668 PRODUCTION BUDGET The production budget in USD: 800,000$ confirmed budget in USD and source: 3000$ Israel Film Fund LANGUAGE English, Hebrew Comedy GENRE Back To Participants HOME TEAM NEWS LABS SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FILM FAQ FAQ PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ