My Mother, The Monster My Mother, The Monster Olivér Rudolf, Zsigmond Kung Producers Genovéva Petrovits, Florent Coulon, Jörgen Andersson Lab Edition: 12 , 2024 SCENE PITCH Production Kino Alfa, Hungary; Vrai Vrai Films, France Country Hungary, France SYNOPSIS Éva is an unhappy wife and mother, suffering from the compromises she made in her life. She finds a scary monster mask that expresses her frustrations and suppressed desires. She decides to rebel against the world with the mask on. The visibility she gains, liberates her. Éva burns down her previous life and finds joy after long years of depression. She discovers a welcoming community in a drag bar where she sings as Monster Lady. While she is away, her teenage daughter is completely left alone. DIRECTOR'S NOTE There’s a Hungarian song with the lyrics - “I want to do something in the world that no one has ever done before, but me.” This line strongly expresses our protagonist’s internal world. The heroic struggle of Éva against the feeling of insignificance. She is not alone. There are many people who want to escape the poisonous atmosphere of their lives and society. Any of them could be Éva, but not all of them have the courage to make it happen. This film is an ode to rebels and rebellion. ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS ○ Olivér Rudolf | Director-Writer Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1991. He graduated from FreeSZFE in partnership with Filmakademie Wien. His short film Fonica M-120 premiered at Cannes Cinéfondation and was selected for the Sarajevo Film Festival in 2021. His feature film project My Mother, the Monster won a Creative Europe mini slate grant, took part in Full Circle Lab, won development support from France, Nouvelle Aquitaine region, and won the Eurimages co-production award at Sarajevo Film Festival in 2023. ○ Zsigmond Kungl | Co-Writer Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1996. He graduated at the University of Theatre and Film Arts, Budapest in 2020. He is the permanent co-writer of Olivér Rudolf. After graduation, Zsigmond studied directing at FAMU International. His feature film project Andor, Liza, and the Boy, Who Didn’t Want to Have Sex was selected to the Script Station of Talents Sarajevo, and won the Romanian screenplay competition, Write a Screenplay For..., founded and organized by Cristian Mungiu. ABOUT THE CO-WRITER PRODUCERS Genovéva Petrovits, Florent Coulon, Jörgen Andersson PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE Genovéva studied theater at La Sorbonne and then had a diploma of French language and literature in Budapest. In 2013 she completed the training programme Atelier-Ludwigsburg Paris. In 2015, she obtained an MA in Art Management at MOME. In 2019 she founded Kino Alfa production company and she has committed herself to producing authors from Hungary who wish to work with subjects reflecting in a subtle and personal way on the world we are living in. We work with producers from France, Germany, Sweden and Romania. These committed partners understand the politicized conditions currently dominating the Hungarian Film Institute. We are also part of the community of Hungarian filmmakers who do films despite the system. We make it possible with joint local partners to finance low-budget films. Our recent production made within this structure is in post-production, entitled "A Hunt For Hedgehogs". ○ Kino Alfa - Budapest, Hungary ○ genoveva.petrovits@kinoalfa.hu ○ Genovéva Petrovits: +36205015531 ○ Vrai Vrai Films - Saintes, France | florent@vraivrai-films.fr ○ Doppelganger - Stockholm and Sundsvall, Sweden | jorgen@doppelganger.se PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ The production budget in USD: 1,181,600 USD ○ Confirmed budget in USD and source: 148,866 USD MEDIA mini slate grant, Eurimages co-production development award, Nouvelle Acquitaine and Charente-Maritime development grant and producer’s own investment LANGUAGE Hungarian, English GENRE Drama 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 13TH EDITION CATALOGUE 13TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS MENTORS JURY TEAM LAB FILMS

Big Crater Big Crater Screenwriter: Aleeza Chanowitz Producer: Meny Aviram , Kastina Communications Language: Hebrew, English Format: 9 Episodes x 30 Minutes Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE Anxious about the future of the world, very pregnant Devorah (35) attends a wilderness survival course. But before she learns how to survive mother nature, she’ll first have to survive her own mother. SYNOPSIS Pregnant Devorah (35) is distressed about losing herself and ending up like her needy mother after birth. Instead of “falling down the stairs”, she signs up for a two-month wilderness survival course on an ecological farm in the Israeli desert. Just as she eases into communal life, Devorah’s mother Deedee (60) joins the course, ruining her plans. When Devorah goes into labor before the course is over, she accepts that to live is to take a risk, and that ending up like her mother isn’t so bad. WRITER'S STATEMENT When ISIS was a thing, I Marie Kondo-ed my belongings and joined an ecological farm. Over the years I have exchanged some anxieties for others, though some have steadfastly remained: Holocaust II and climate change. Despite that, I had a child; I'm optimistic- the world can become a better place. But the experience of childbirth brought on the new fear of turning into my parents. And this, in a way, is the most challenging fear; no composting or forged papers will save me. This series is based on my experiences from the farm and my impossible yearning to change my destiny and be my own person. ABOUT THE WRITER Aleeza Chanowitz is the creator, writer, and lead actor in the 10 episode tv series CHANSHI on HOT, produced by Kastina Communications. "Big Crater" is her second project with Kastina. Brooklyn born and raised, she moved to Israel in 2011 and attended the Sam Spiegel Film School in Jerusalem. Her first short film MUSHKIE premiered at Berlinale 2016. She currently lives in Tel Aviv with her hot Israeli husband and their gorgeous daughter. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT Aleeza is one of the most talented and promising screenwriters and directors in Israel. Our mutual success with her first series, "Chanshi", which was the first Israeli series shown at Sundance festival, encouraged us to try harder. I believe that "Big Crater" has a huge potential and is Aleeza's big next step: making a name for herself in her native America. PRODUCER PROFILE Kastina is one of Israel's leading production companies. It's docuseries THE ONE, about the Israeli Air Force in the Yom Kippur War, premiered in Sep' 2023 and broke viewing records. Other projects include the first season of FAUDA; BLOODY MURRAY, winner of the Best Comedy Award in the 2022 Series Mania TV festival; CHANSHI the first Israeli drama series accepted to Sundance Festival; and #NOVA, a record-breaking film about the music festival that ended with a massacre. It's latest documentary, Sheryl Sandberg's SCREAMS BEFORE SILENCE, was viewed by millions worldwide. PRODUCTION CONTACT DETAILS meny@kastina.co.il +972-523113454 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

Deep Love Deep Love Emily Reekers, Sophie Dros Producer Paula van der Oest Lab Edition: 12 , 2024 SCENE PITCH Production Sunny Pictures Country Netherlands SYNOPSIS When Sam's wife becomes pregnant he goes in search of the daughter he and his former girlfriend gave up for adoption as teenagers. He finds his first born and they immediately feel deeply connected. There’s a spark, they fall hopelessly in love with each other. DIRECTOR'S NOTE ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS ABOUT THE CO-WRITER PRODUCER Paula van der Oest PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE PRODUCTION BUDGET LANGUAGE GENRE Back To Participants 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

Dani Rosenberg Dani Rosenberg Director: 2013 Year of lab participation: 2 Lab edition: Israel Country: Chilik Michaeli Producer: The Vanishing Soldier Eighteen-year-old Israeli soldier flees back to his girlfriend in Tel Aviv only to discover that the military elite is convinced he was kidnapped in the fog of war. Synopsis Locarno Film Festival 2023 Reykjavik International Film Festival 2023 Haifa International Film Festival 2023 - Best Film Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival 2023 Thessaloniki Film Festival 2023 Busan International Film Festival 2023 Israeli Film Academy Awards 2023 - Best Cinematography Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film Lab 2013 - 2nd Prize Winner Festivals & Awards 2023 Year of release: Trailer IMDb 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

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Jonathan Dekel 13TH EDITION CATALOGUE 13TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS MENTORS JURY TEAM LAB FILMS Director: Jonathan Dekel 2018 Year of lab participation: 7 Lab edition: Country: Israel Producer: Chilik Michaeli Checkout In this cheeky Mossad comedy, Dov is a Jewish American spy in Istanbul desperate to convince his Israeli peers that he has located a legendary terrorist. On the verge of being forced to retire, he is desperate to prove that he is the hero he always thought he would be. The film is inspired by the filmmaker’s own experience as an American who joined the Israeli Special Forces, and felt the clash between American culture and Israeli machismo. Lab edition: Synopsis 2025 Year of release: PITCH Trailer 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

Nora Martirosyan Nora Martirosyan Director: 2014 Year of lab participation: 3 Lab edition: Armenia Country: Dan Burlac Producer: Should the Wind Drop An engineer must decide whether to reopen the airport in Nagorno Karabakh. Synopsis Toronto International Film Festival 2020 AFI Fest 2020 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2020 - First Feature Special Mention Cannes Film Festival 2021 Jerusalem Film Festival 2021 Festivals & Awards 2020 Year of release: Trailer IMDb 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

Orit Fouks Rotem 13TH EDITION CATALOGUE 13TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS MENTORS JURY TEAM LAB FILMS Director: Orit Fouks Rotem 2016 Year of lab participation: 5 Lab edition: Country: Israel Producer: Gal Greenspan Cinema Sabaya Eight women, Arab and Jewish, take part in a video workshop hosted by Rona, young filmmaker. With each camera take, the group dynamic forces the women to challenge their beliefs as they get to know one other. Lab edition: Jerusalem Film Festival 2021 - Best Israeli Debut Film Warsaw International Film Festival 2021 - Best Asian Film Sydney Film Festival 2021 AFI Fest 2021 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2021 Israeli Film Academy Awards 2022 - Best Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress Synopsis 2021 Year of release: PITCH Trailer 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

Moods Moods Screenwriter: Lee Shira Producer/s Lee Shira , New Generation Productions Language: Hebrew Format: Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE A "Dancing with the Stars" choreographer discovers her mom is homeless, forcing her to blend her glitzy world with messy reality. SYNOPSIS When Daniela, who distanced herself from her mother for the sake of her sanity, discovers she is now homeless, she faces the choice of inviting chaos back into her life. A few years after Daniela (30) deliberately cut ties with her uncontrollable mother Ramona (60), to pursue her dreams as a successful choreographer, her carefully crafted life takes an unexpected turn. On the night of Mickey's marriage proposal, Daniela's doorbell rings, revealing a police officer and the long-lost Ramona. Having lost everything, sold the house and savings, homeless and in dire straits, Ramona has nowhere else to turn. Daniela is forced to bring her into her and Mickey's apartment - to help her rebuild her life. She finds her a job, opens her a bank account, tries to understand what happened to her in the months she was on the street and how she got there. Daniela allows her chaotic mother into her life, disrupting the stability she worked so hard to achieve. As Daniela juggles wedding plans, demanding celebrities from ""Dancing with the stars"" production, and caring for her helpless mother, her once-stable life crumbles. The bond with Mickey weakens, and her dream job teeters on the brink. Surprisingly, her mother's return sparks Daniela's dormant passions and emotions. Daniela finds herself doing things she never dreamt of: Stealing from stores and chasing wild boars in the middle of the night half-naked because her mother can't sleep. She breaks into her childhood home, chases after robbers or innocent people whom her mother suspects have touched her things. She breaks into a random wedding she wasn't invited to and is almost swept away in a stormy affair that will destroy her relationship , supported by her own mother. Through a shared journey, they rediscover each other. Two girls. One of them is a mother and the other a daughter. But it is not clear who is who and when. WRITER'S STATEMENT Ten years ago, I discovered that my mother was living on the streets. For three months, she navigated the challenges of homelessness, showering in beach facilities and sleeping on rooftops, all while keeping this reality hidden from me due to shame and lack of courage. Growing up in an affluent neighborhood with friends from the top decile, the harsh economic truth was unfamiliar and embarrassing. During that year, I learned that my mother had a diagnosed borderline personality structure, revealing that her struggles were not merely perceived subjectively. This revelation led me to view her with greater sympathy. What initially seemed an overwhelming challenge became a pivotal moment that positively shaped my character. Navigating the financial struggles to support my mother fostered independence. Taking charge of her life compelled me to take control of my own. Through this process, my self-esteem strengthened, and I embraced responsibility. Similar to an inexperienced parent faced with caring for a newborn, I found myself with a 65-year-old ""baby"" who wore a coat in August and resisted wearing underwear. My mother is a complex character—unexpected, original, truthful, deceptive, humorous, and at times, challenging. Despite her quirks, she possesses the most generous heart and the keenest mind. I am writing this series with immense love, aiming to touch the hearts of those who watch it. I hope it elicits laughter, evokes emotions, and encourages viewers to approach others with greater understanding. My goal is to challenge preconceived notions of normalcy and insanity, parenting and love. ABOUT THE WRITER PRODUCER'S STATEMENT An 8-episode romantic comedy providing a different, witty, funny, and touching perspective on a between mother-daughter relationship which has been severed due to the mother's mental illness. Mental illness is a common phenomenon that turns families upside down, and we believe that anyone whose family has been challenged, will relate to this human story led by two strong women – a universal story that will draw an international crowd of viewers. This is my 3rd collaboration with the creator Shira Porat, after Embezzlement (for "yes") which sold worldwide, and Motobank which is in development in Reshet and "yes". I think Shira is one of the most talented creators in our industry. She has a fresh and innovative voice, she is dedicated and versatile and I believe this series will be a big success. 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The second edition of the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Series Lab, which took off in June 2023, will culminate at Series Mania Forum, in March 2024 in a pitching event which will introduce the international television market to up-and-coming new Israeli storytellers. Seven Israeli projects will finish the program this year at the pitching event moderated by AC Coppens. Among them are Israeli Academy winners Orit Fouks Rotem, who directed Israel’s entry for best international feature at the Academy Awards Cinema Sabaya and Nur Fibak who won best short documentary- A Minor Crime; successful Israeli screenwriter and actor Rotem Kaplinski whose first feature film was a commercial hit in Israel, and more. The Sam Spiegel Series Lab is a creative bridge between Israeli talent in the field of scripted series, and the international TV industry, assisting in voicing the diverse and unique stories of our region through project development, with leading editors. An initiative of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, one of the top 15 best schools in the world according to the Hollywood Reporter, the Series Lab is a sister to the International Film Lab that is now in its 12th edition. "We are delighted to welcome the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Series Lab for the first time as part of the Creative Bazaar, our talent incubator organized prior to the Series Mania Forum," said Laurence Herszberg, General Director of Series Mania. "Since its inception, Series Mania has always highlighted Israeli talent by regularly inviting Israeli shows, actors and actresses and representatives of the Israeli TV industry. This year, seven producer-writer duos - selected by the Series Lab which is an initiative of The Sam Spiegel Film and TV School, one of the best film and television schools in the world - will have the opportunity to present and promote their projects to the international series community. The Festival's commitment to Israeli creativity will be further demonstrated with this new opportunity.” Dana Blankstein Cohen, the executive director of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School said “We are delighted to partner with the leading series festival in the world and recognize the importance of having our unique stories reach an audience in these challenging times for our region. It is crucial, more than ever, to allow freedom of speech and support the role of creative people. These seven projects represent our steadfast commitment to ensure creative responsibility and encourage a diversity of voices to be heard.” The Lab is supported by film and TV production company New Mandate Films, Israeli entertainment content enterprise United King Films, the Jerusalem Film and Television Fund, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Foreign Affairs office. The second edition of the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Series Lab, which took off in June 2023, will culminate at Series Mania Forum, in March 2024 in a pitching event which will introduce the international television market to up-and-coming new Israeli storytellers. Seven Israeli projects will finish the program this year at the pitching event moderated by AC Coppens. Among them are Israeli Academy winners Orit Fouks Rotem, who directed Israel’s entry for best international feature at the Academy Awards Cinema Sabaya and Nur Fibak who won best short documentary- A Minor Crime; successful Israeli screenwriter and actor Rotem Kaplinski whose first feature film was a commercial hit in Israel, and more. The Sam Spiegel Series Lab is a creative bridge between Israeli talent in the field of scripted series, and the international TV industry, assisting in voicing the diverse and unique stories of our region through project development, with leading editors. An initiative of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, one of the top 15 best schools in the world according to the Hollywood Reporter, the Series Lab is a sister to the International Film Lab that is now in its 12th edition. "We are delighted to welcome the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Series Lab for the first time as part of the Creative Bazaar, our talent incubator organized prior to the Series Mania Forum," said Laurence Herszberg, General Director of Series Mania. "Since its inception, Series Mania has always highlighted Israeli talent by regularly inviting Israeli shows, actors and actresses and representatives of the Israeli TV industry. This year, seven producer-writer duos - selected by the Series Lab which is an initiative of The Sam Spiegel Film and TV School, one of the best film and television schools in the world - will have the opportunity to present and promote their projects to the international series community. The Festival's commitment to Israeli creativity will be further demonstrated with this new opportunity.” Dana Blankstein Cohen, the executive director of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School said “We are delighted to partner with the leading series festival in the world and recognize the importance of having our unique stories reach an audience in these challenging times for our region. It is crucial, more than ever, to allow freedom of speech and support the role of creative people. These seven projects represent our steadfast commitment to ensure creative responsibility and encourage a diversity of voices to be heard.” The Lab is supported by film and TV production company New Mandate Films, Israeli entertainment content enterprise United King Films, the Jerusalem Film and Television Fund, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Foreign Affairs office. 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I'm Afraid That's Our Time I'm Afraid That's Our Time Screenwriters: Amir Ganor & Adi Bar Yossef Producer/s Amir Ganor & Adi Bar Yossef , Endemol Shine Israel Language: Hebrew Format: 10 Episodes x 45 Minutes Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE Terrified by the implications of their psychologist’s suicide on their own well-being, four orphaned patients set out to prove that their therapist was in fact murdered. SYNOPSIS Yotam is obsessed with thoughts of suicide, but years of therapy have convinced him that he’s not in real danger – until his therapist goes and kills himself. Terrified he’ll suffer the same fate, Yotam teams up with three other orphaned patients to prove their shrink was actually murdered. As their bumbling investigation begins to bear fruit, the danger escalates, leaving the group exposed and vulnerable – with only each other to lean on. WRITER'S STATEMENT My therapist cancels a session for health reasons, and so begets a crisis: what happens when he dies? No Hallmark card for that. I imagine furtively seeking out other clients at the funeral. Who but they would understand my loss? These are the dramatic seeds for “I’m Afraid That’s Our Time,” planted with my writing partner Nitai in the well-tilled soil of murder-mystery, watered with comedic irony and existential dread, growing now, we hope, into a story about love, death, friendship - and becoming the humans we want to be. ABOUT THE WRITERS Marc Grey grew up in a home with a 3,000 title VHS collection because his father didn’t want to pay for cable. Now a screenwriter and director, Marc wrote episodes of the International Emmy winning series TEHRAN (Apple TV+ / Kan). His 2019 short-form series DRECKULA (Kan) was nominated for an Israeli TV Academy Award. He lives with wife in Tel Aviv. They don’t have cable. Nitai Gat is a Tel Aviv-based screenwriter and the creator of DRECKULA, a short-form comedy series that premiered on Kan 11 and was nominated for an Israeli TV Academy Award. He is currently developing various scripted series in collaboration with companies such as Endemol Shine Israel, Hadas Mozes’ ADD, and Paper Entertainment. A trivia buff, Nitai also writes for many of Israel’s top game shows. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT What we love about "I'm Afraid That's Our Time" is its ability to tackle the painful subject of suicide in an engaging and immersive way, without losing the depth of the dramatic questions that our protagonist, Yotam, and the audience face. The series' universal themes make it relatable to viewers worldwide, and we believe it will resonate across different cultures and audiences. PRODUCER PROFILE Endemol Shine Israel is part of the international BANIJAY Group, producing over 350 series annually across diverse genres, and collaborating with approximately 400 broadcasters, digital platforms, and channels worldwide. ES Israel specializes in creating original content that resonates in both local and international markets. It won numerous awards for acclaimed dramas like QUEENS, VALLEY OF TEARS, ORPHEUS PROJECT and International Emmy Awards for NEVSU (2018) and TRAFFIC LIGHT (2010). PRODUCTION CONTACT DETAILS Adi.b@endemolshine.co.il +972507348900 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 SERIES LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ