Founding member of the script analysis team of the Creative Europe Producer Training Programme, EAVE, Clare has been with the JSFL since its inception in 2011 and in that context she mentored JSFL films such as The Kindergarten Teacher (Critics Week, Cannes 2014); The Accused (Venice, Toronto 2018); Murina (Camera d’Or, Directors’ Fortnight 2021); Cinema Sabaya (Israel’s Oscar submission 2022). She was Director of the Association of Independent Producers (1978-1980); Director of International Creative Affairs for The Ladd Company (1981-83); Producer of award-winning films - The Dress (1985) BAFTA best short; the feature High Season (1987) San Sebastian, Best Screenplay. A much sought-after consultant to various film funds and many international script workshops. Clare Downs UK Screenwriter and script consultant, Jacques has been an integral part of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab since its inception in 2011. A graduate of NYU, he has worked with directors such as Bresson and Von Trier. He was involved with the development of award-winning films, many of which premiered at Cannes: A Screaming Man (Jury Prize, 2010 Cannes); Girls of the Sun (Cannes 2018); Raw (Cannes Critics Week 2016). A teacher of writing and directing at La Femis since 1988, Jacques has facilitated many international screenwriting and development workshops. Jacques Akchoti France Thomas Hailer is the Artistic Director of the Nordic Film Days, Lübeck. From 2008 to 2019 he was responsible for the program of the International Competition as Berlinale curator alongside the festival director. He has been working as a dramaturg and script consultant since 1995. As a freelance dramaturg, he supervised, among others, the film adaptation of A.S. Neill‘s classic children‘s book The Green Cloud as well as Bernd Sahling‘s German Film Award-winning feature film The Duds. His current projects include script consulting for Barbara Kronenberg‘s directorial debut Mission Ulja Funk which premiered at the Berlinale 2021. Thomas Hailer Germany Film director, screenwriter, script consultant, Sari born in Cannes, France. In 2008, she founded her own company for script consulting services (Scriptlight.com) and developed her own screenwriting method, which she teaches in professional workshops and master classes. Sari works as an artistic consultant for the Israeli Film Funds and as a mentor in workshops worldwide. She developed and script edited series such as Fauda (seasons 2, 3 and 4), Pillars of Smoke and others. She script edited the films The Cousin and The Testimony, which both took part in the Venice film festival and more. Sari Azoulay Turgeman Israel MENTORS 2024 HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ 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 PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS PAST MENTORS Chief Content Officer at Beta Film GmbH, Koby has more than 17 years of experience in television and film. A graduate of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, Koby was previously chief content officer at YES, Israel’s leading satellite and OTT platform. Under his tenure, his credits included Fauda; Your Honour; On the Spectrum; Magpie; The Good Cop and Just for Today. Koby Gal-Raday Israel Avi Nesher's acclaimed films have played a major part in Israeli cinema's success and rise to international prominence. His films have netted multiple Israeli Academy Award wins and over two dozen nominations. Among his best-known features are Turn Left at the End of the World; The Troupe, which has become a cult classic; and Rage & Glory. His latest film is the 2023 feature The Monkey House. Nesher was awarded the Cinematic Excellence Award at the Haifa Film Festival; the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Jerusalem Film Festival and a star on the Avenue of the Stars. Avi Nesher Israel Eran Riklis is one of Israel's most acclaimed film makers and has been working as director, writer and producer for over thirty years. Among his best-known features are Lemon Tree; The Syrian Bride and Dancing Arabs. Riklis is a graduate of the National Film & TV School in Beaconsfield, England and also studied at the film department of the Tel Aviv University. Eran Riklis Israel Hagai Levi is a writer, director and producer who, among others, wrote and directed the adaptation of Scenes from a Marriage for HBO, in 2015 Levi won the Golden Globe award for best drama series as the co-creator and co-producer of the series The Affair (Showtime, 2014); he co-created, co-directed and co-produced the HBO series Our Boys which won the Israeli academy award for best series. In 2005, Levi created, co-produced and co-directed the Israeli TV series BiTipul, later adapted to the HBO's series In Treatment (2007-2010). Hagai Levi Israel Gino Ventriglia is a script consultant for cinema and television production companies. He was the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship and achieved a double Master of Fine Arts in Directing and Screenwriting at USC. He has written for both screen and television and has been a tutor with the Torino Film Lab Writers’ Room (Transmedia Projects) and with the Biennale College Cinema, Cinema Festival of Venice. Gino Ventriglia Italy

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Can a project be submitted after it was rejected in the past? A project may be submitted once more (total of two submissions) after receiving special permission from the JSFL, based on the development of the project between both submissions. In order to receive this permission, the applicant must send the JSFL a description of the major changes the project has undergone since the first submission, up to 2 weeks before the submission deadline. Can a director/writer submit a number of projects in the same year? A director/writer may submit one project per JSFL edition. Can a producer submit a number of projects in the same year? Can more than one be selected in the same edition? A producer may submit two projects. Two projects by the same producer can be selected for the same edition. The website states the submitted project must be the first or second feature film. Can it be the director's third feature and producer’s first/second? The submitted project must be the first or second feature-length narrative film directed by the director/writer. There is no minimum or maximum of films for the producer, although the JSFL does look at producers' experience as part of the feasibility of the project. Can I apply to JSFL if I’m not a graduate of Sam Spiegel Film School? The JSFL is open to graduates of all film schools in Israel and worldwide. Can I apply to JSFL if I’m not a graduate of any film school? Yes, as long as you meet all the criteria as defined in the eligibility section. Does the project have to be an English speaking film? The film can speak any language, but the working script must be in English, as English is the working language of the JSFL. Which of the project team members need to participate at which of the three sessions? The filmmaker and co-writer or co-director, must participate in all three sessions (December/January, March/April & July). The producer must participate in the third session (July) and in one meeting at each of the first two sessions - via zoom. What happens if the project has two screenwriters? Can a second writer take part? The JSFL will cover the expenses of the filmmaker as detailed in JSFL/PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS. A second writer may join the sessions at their own expense, and share the same room assigned to the filmmaker. I'd like to submit an Israeli project. Will I need to translate my submission materials/script during the process? Or can I submit all my materials in Hebrew? Israeli projects are submitted in Hebrew. All the materials, including the script if you are selected to submit a full script, will be reviewed in Hebrew. Having said that, if the Israeli applicant prefers to apply in English, he or she may do so, after receiving a written approval from the Lab's staff. HOME SERIES LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ 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 PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS

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CEO of the Austrian Film Institute since May 2004. After initially studying history, political science and ethnology at the University of Innsbruck, he obtained a law degree at the University of Vienna. At the end of 1999, Roland Teichmann started to work at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber as a lawyer in the Industry Department. In 2001, he went on to become general manager of the Association of the Audiovisual and Film Industry, a body representing the interests of the Austrian film and music industry at the Federal Economic Chamber. Later on he was appointed CEO of the Austrian Film Institute. So far, Roland Teichmann has had the following functions (selection): Managing director of the Association of Film Distributors at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, member of the board of the Austrian Film Commission, representative for Austria and board member of EFAD (European Film Agency Directors), chairman of the advisory board of the Television Film Fund managed by the Austrian communication regulatory authority RTR and member of the European Film Academy (EFA). Roland Teichmann HEAD OF JURY ​ As co-president and chief operating officer, Steinman oversees the creative and business teams at 30WEST, a diversified entertainment company that includes a studio that finances film and television as well as an investment arm with corporate holdings in the culture and media space. 30WEST film and television projects include I, TONYA, TIGER KING and THE CONTRACTOR as well as the upcoming POWER BALLAD and BIG, BOLD, BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY. Prior to founding 30WEST, Steinman served as Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of Black Bear Pictures. Simultaneously, he was Chief Executive Officer of its Canadian distribution subsidiary, Elevation Pictures, where he built that company’s production services division. Before Black Bear and Elevation, Steinman served as a senior financing and sales agent in CAA’s Film Finance Group for close to a decade. Earlier in his career, Steinman worked as a corporate attorney at the Wall Street firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and then became a partner in a New York-based entertainment firm, where he developed his expertise in media law and film finance while representing producers, filmmakers and media companies. Steinman is a graduate of Harvard University, from which he holds both a JD and a BA in English and American Literature. He lives in New York with his wife and three children. Daniel Steinman ​ ​ Since her beginning in advertising and then film production, Diana Elbaum has produced a vast number of films. Most of them where showcased and awarded in major festivals. Her films cover a large sample of genre and come from all horizons and cultures. Diana set up her first company, Entre Chien et Loup, in 1989. In 2017, Diana Elbaum opened her new company, Beluga Tree, in association with Caviar (War Pony, Sound of Metal, The Rider, Bad Sisters). She produced over 100 features and documentaries with talents such as Chantal Akerman, Mahamat Saleh Haroun, Paul Verhoeven, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Lisa Azuelos, Raoul Peck, Nabil Ben Yadir, Ari Folman, Yuval Adler, Eran Kolirin and Isold Uggadottir, Julie Bertucelli. In 2023, Diana coproduced un Certain Regard Jury prize, Kamal Lazraq's for LES MEUTES and the Jury Prize of the 80th Venice film Festival Agnieszka Holland's GREEN BORDER. In 2009, she received the European Film academy award for best producer Diana is deeply committed to training the next generation of producers internationally and join the expert and group leader team of EAVE in 2007. Since 2020, Diana is also a group leader for Indaba from the Realness Institute as well as EAVE's Access and Elan programs (Canada). Diana is also Member of the UPFF+ (Producer's union in Belgium) and member of the Oscar Academy, Cesar Academy and Paul Delvaux Academy. Diana Elbaum ​ ​ JURY 2024 HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ 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 PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS

Elad Sonego Elad Sonego, Senior Vice President at Paramount and Chief Creative Officer of Paramount’s Tel-Aviv based Ananey Studios. Also a lecturer and studio instructor at the Design Faculties of Shenkar College and the Holon Technological Institute. A Veteran of the Israeli Music Industry, and Veteran of the IDF, Gay, an Activist and a father of two twin boys. Elad specializes in bringing the best of Israeli storytelling to broadcasters and streamers from all around the world, including Paramount+, HBO Max, Netflix, Nickelodeon and others. His unique aesthetic approach and global networking skills has brought together many partnerships that made shows happen. Elad has been and still is working closely with Israel’s most successful and prominent writers. Among them: Noah Stollman, Dafna Levin, Ron Leshem, Amir Mann, Giora Chamizer, Omer Goldman, Shachar Magen and others. Also working on documentaries by Israel’s leading directors. Among them: Iris Zaki, Yossi Bloch, Paz Swartz, Ari Pines and more. Danna Stern Berlin-based, Israeli -born, seasoned content executive, Stern works across borders and genres, focusing on scripted and non-scripted productions. One of her recent projects “Bros” (Netflix) launched earlier this spring and she has recently completed production of the documentary “Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre” currently airing on multiple channels and platforms around the world. As the founder of Tel-Aviv based yes Studios, Stern created a distribution and development powerhouse delivering premium content for international platforms. Recognized twice as one of Variety Magazine’s “Top 500 Global Media Leaders” she was directly responsible for the global launches of multiple series including : Fauda, Shtisel, The Devil Next Door, The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem etc. In addition, Stern has spearheaded dozens of format adaptations in multiple territories including Your Honor one of the bestselling scripted formats in recent years, As We See It (Amazon, originally On the Spectrum ) , 68 Whiskey (Paramount +) The Good Cop (Netflix) Significant Other (ITV), Tanaav (Fauda India, SonyLiv), Escort Boys ( Amazon/ TF-1) etc. David Hadda David Hadda, born 1984 in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. Studied law in Heidelberg and Cologne. Legal clerkship in Berlin. Alongside his studies, began working as an writer for stand-up comedians and TV formats such as “Switch Reloaded” and “Schillerstrasse”. At the broadcaster Tele5 he was first responsible for Distribution & Business Affairs, later as Creative Director responsible for original productions. Since 2018 with his own production company Turbokultur in Berlin. Develops and produces TV formats such as “Heroes”, “Deadlines”, “Bosetti Late Night” and “Freitagnacht Jews”, for which he won the prestigious “Grimme Award” and the “German Television Award”. Creator and showrunner of his latest TV series "The Zweiflers", which recently won three awards at the Cannes International Series Festival for "High School Award", "Best Music" and "Best Series“. Joe Peracchio Producer and screenwriter Joe Peracchio has written for Deception and The Flash. He was a writer and actor for the Emmy nominated Fences on PBS for two seasons and has worked as a writer and producer on over 60 episodes of primetime network TV. He currently serves as Consulting Producer on several drama series in development with Netflix International. Joe is a professor of TV drama writing and screenwriting at USC. Omri Marcus Omri Marcus is an experienced content creator and creative director who specializes in harnessing the powers of groundbreaking technology. Tasked with leading Gitam-BBDO, the largest media conglomerate in Israel, into the era of artificial intelligence, Omri manages multifaceted projects that span creativity, technology, business, and strategy. Following the events of October 7th, Omri was also tasked with overseeing the company's Creative War Room, producing a wide array of videos and images aimed at conveying Israel's perspective to specific audiences. Marcus has extensive experience in all aspects of content creation, from developing a popular dating show in China, through creating innovative mobile apps in India to leading a successful political campaign in Israel. With over 20 years of experience generating award-winning content worldwide, Omri thrives on driving new ideas from concept to launch and seeing them through high growth to meet business objectives. During his time in a multi-year development contract with Red-Arrow Entertainment and in his work as creative director at companies such as Viacom and Screenz, Omri delivered content that pushed boundaries while still meeting audience engagement, retention, and market share KPIs. As a comedy writer, Omri has earned three Israeli TV Academy awards for his work as part of the writing staff of "Eretz Nehederet" (What a Wonderful Country), one of Israel's most successful comedy shows. Omri is the founder of Comedy for a Change - an international community of comedy writers dedicated to leveraging the power of comedy for driving social change. He also received a distinguished grant from Europe’s Format Academy for Entertainment, Television & New Media (EMC), an accolade reserved for those shaping the future of media. Omri also contributes to various publications, sharing his insights on technology, content, and contemporary issues. David Levine David Levine is the Chief Creative Officer of Anonymous Content, a full-service global studio and representation company. There he shepherds the development and production of all film and television content. Here he has built out Anonymous’ global creative footprint while overseeing Alfonso Cuaron’s Disclaimer and Taika Waititi’s Time Bandits, as well the adaptations of Nickel Boys, Neuromancer and East of Eden coming soon. Before that, he was the Co-Head of Drama, HBO Programming, for Home Box Office, responsible for overseeing the development and production of original drama series such as Sharp Objects, Westworld, True Detective, Game of Thrones, Our Boys, and True Blood. 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ALL LABS' NEWS Film Lab Alumnas Maya Dreifuss & Tom Nesher to Screen at the Jerusalem Film Festival We're excited and wish good luck to our alumnas taking part in the upcoming Jerusalem Film Festival, having their Israeli premiere of their films developed at the Lab: Maya Dreifuss, 6th edition alumna with her film "Highway 65" and Tom Nesher, 9th edition alumna, with her film "Come Closer". 15.7.24 Call for Submissions - JSFL Edition 13 is Open for Entries The 13th Edition of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab is open for submissions! For over a decade the JSFL has supported the development of groundbreaking feature films from Israel and the world. If you are in the early stages of writing your first or second screenplay for a feature, we invite you to join our creative community. Submissions are open until JUNE 19, 2024! *Israeli projects can be submitted through the open call. International projects can be submitted by Invitation only 12.6.24 "Windless" to Premiere in Karlovy Vary Good news for the film "Windless", by Pavel G. Vesnakov, which was developed in our 9th edition: It's world premiere is set for the upcoming Karlovy Vary festival, taking place at the end of June in Czech Republic. Additionally, after this happy notification, it has been announced the film was picked up by the sales company Alpha Violet for international sales. Good luck! Photo credit: Red Carpet 8.6.24 "Come Closer" Wins Tribeca Viewpoints Award Big congratulations to our Lab graduate Tom Nesher whose film “Come Closer”, which was developed at the 9th edition of the JSFL, won the Viewpoints Award after a world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The jury stated: “From alien abductions, to a ski team in Afghanistan, to a young man investigating the murder of his father, the diverse films of the Viewpoint category inspired all of us to think and feel deeply. However, when choosing a winner, our decision was unanimous. This film pulled us all in from the first few frames and we felt that we were in skillful hands as it is fiercely executed and superbly performed.” Congratulations! 5.6.24 The Third Edition of the Series Lab Launches Good luck to the eight Israeli projects who are embarking on their journey to develop their scripts in the third edition of the Series Lab! Aleeza Chanowitz; Boaz Frankel; Tomer Shushan; Adi Adwan; Bar Cohen and Tohar Sherman-Friedman; Aurit Zamir and Shiri Nevo Fridental; Marc Grey and Nitai Gat; and Rita Borodiyanski. Out of 100 submissions these eight projects were selected to take part in the Series Lab and to work on the development of their series in the local and international market under the guidance of leading industry professionals including Noah Stollman; Keren Margalit; Ossi Nishri; Gal Zaid as well as former HBO drama head David Levine and producer Joe Peracchio. The Lab is generously supported by production company New Mandate Films, producer Gideon Tadmor, The Jerusalem Municipality and The Sam Spiegel Estate 2.6.24 "Highway 65" wins at Reims Film Festival Congratulations to JSFL graduate Maya Dreifuss and her feature “Highway 65”, which won the Grand Prize at the Reims Film Festival in France! Maya developed her feature at the 6 edition of the lab, and won the second prize. Good Luck Maya! Photo: Pierre Oberkampf 16.4.24 "The Pleasure is all Mine" to premiere in BAFICI Alumni Sacha Amaral and his film "The Pleasure is all Mine" from Brazil, which was developed in the 8th edition of the Sam Spiegel Film Lab, will premiere in the Argentinian Film Festival - BAFICI. We are happy and thrilled for Sacha and his upcoming premiere. Good luck! 11.4.24 Session 2 of the Film Lab's 12th Edition Concludes It was an amazing week, at the second session of the 12th edition of the International Film Lab. We had it all- intense personal work with our wonderful mentors; inspiring masterclasses with the best professionals, and peers input that made us all closer - even though we had to be apart, due to the circumstances. We are confident that the scripts are a glimpse away from their final version, that will meet the world soon. We pray for peace and having all our teams in Jerusalem with us in July. We want to thank all our partners who believe in us: Beracha Foundation, The Edmond de Rothschild Foundation, Sam Spiegel Foundation, Israel Film Fund, Carol Polakoff, Maccabi Beer, Barkan Winery 6.4.24 "From Short to Feature, with an Oscar on the Way": Masterclass with Guy Nattiv As part of the 2nd session of the Sam Spiegel Film Lab's 12th Edition, we were privileged to host a masterclass with Academy Award winner, writer and director Guy Nattiv to talk about his short film “Skin” that won the Oscar, his feature “Skin” and the process of writing and directing. His generous spirit and unique and inspirational insights were invaluable to all of our participants. Thank you Guy! 5.4.24 And the Winners of the 2nd Edition of the Sam Spiegel Series Lab are... $22,000 Development Award was given by the Sam Spiegel Series Lab at the Series Mania Forum to That Hole by Orit Fouks Rotem; Adi Goral; Batya Deil and Miri Milstein, produced by Maya Fisher for Green Productions. The jury, consisting of Anaïs de Neergaard, VP international sales BETA; Brigitte Dithard Commissioning editor SWR; and Manon Comas, Scouting & Fiction Format Acquisition Manager, Mediawan awarded That Hole the Development Prize stating: “the jury loved the original concept of a hotline in an Orthodox community serving as a vehicle of women awakening and empowering. A story about a conflict in a community, while the protagonist chooses to stay in it, despite the existential questions she confronts. We loved the respectful and compassionate attitude and the efficient and immersive pitch.” Thanks to all of our partners who made this possible: New Mandate Films, United King Films, the Jerusalem Film and Television Fund, and the Jerusalem Municipality 19.3.24 Series Lab Pitching Event on It's Way - at Series Mania! It’s finally happening - The Pitching Event for Sam Spiegel Series Lab, Edition 2! After months of hard work with our dedicated mentors, seven teams will pitch their series in front of an international industry crowd, as part of the Series Mania Forum at Lille, France. With professional pitch-decks and solid pitch-training - they are ready to meet the world! Good Luck to all: Orit Fouks Rotem & Adi Goral, "That Hole" Nur Fibak & Mae Palty, "Oasis" Shira Porat, "Moods" Hila Elena Royzenman, "The Plasticians" Rotem Kapelinsky, "The Subject" Rachel Elitzur, "The Sterns" Chen Shumowitz, "The Parasite" 18.3.24 Submissions for 3rd Edition of Sam Spiegel Series Lab - are now open! Submissions are now open! The third edition of the Sam Spiegel Series Lab is looking for the next projects - so get ready with your submissions. The Series Lab offers an intensive development process with personal mentoring by leading industry professionals from Israel and the world. Participants will learn how to build a pitch-deck under the guidance of professional designers and will prepare a verbal pitch for exposure to the international industry. Looking forward to reading your submissions! Project submission is open from March 3rd to March 20th at 13:00. 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We're excited and wish good luck to our alumnas taking part in the upcoming Jerusalem Film Festival, having their Israeli premiere of their films developed at the Lab: Maya Dreifuss, 6th edition alumna with her film "Highway 65" and Tom Nesher, 9th edition alumna, with her film "Come Closer". Film Lab Alumnas Maya Dreifuss & Tom Nesher to Screen at the Jerusalem Film Festival 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 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

Who Lives There? Omer Ben-David, Vera Grinblat Producer Estee Mecklberg Lab Edition 12 , 2024 SCENE PITCH Production 2-Team Productions Country Israel SYNOPSIS A dark dramedy about Aya, 15, an introverted cellist who escapes her home to a free of charge religious boarding school, where she only intends to spend one year, until she’ll be accepted to a music school. Aya encounters violence and strict rules, and in order to survive, she befriends Michelle, a charismatic destructive girl. As the two form a new home, an island of sanity, in the midst of the chaos, we enter through them to a world of women, with no good or bad, just survival. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Vera – when I came to the understanding that a home that harms me is not a home, I left to look for another one. In the boarding school I found it - but at what cost? Omer - After hearing Vera's story of how she imagined crazy traumas in homes outside of the school, I related to the girls' humorous desire to normalize reality. Although we try to keep the world realistic, we wish to give the film a fun & formalistic stylized approach - Just as the girls themself try to portray their own reality. ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS ○ Omer Ben-David is a writer-director, graduate of Columbia University. Omer’s 6 short films, along with commercial works, screened in Raindance, LA Shorts, Vancouver, earning him an honorable mention at Berlin Music Video Awards, and a Grand Prix at Cannes Lions. ○ Vera Grinblat is a production designer who worked on The Death of Cinema and My Father Too, which premiered in Cannes, and The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem on Netflix. She is a graduate of Beit Berl School of Film and the Bezalel Academy of Art. PRODUCER Estee Mecklberg 2-Team Productions is one of the leading Israeli film production companies focusing on crossover feature films – films with highly artistic content, and outstanding audience appeal. 2-Team’s films have participated in all major international film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin,Tribeca, Venice, Toronto, and Sundance, won numerous international and Israeli awards (including Sundance Grand Jury Prize, Venice Audience Award, Emmy Award and Israeli Academy Best Film Awards) and, at the same time, were successfully distributed in Israel and around the world. ​PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ 2-Team Productions, Tel-Aviv ○ +972 54 4592223 ○ tomer@2-team.com ​PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 935,000 USD LANGUAGE Hebrew GENRE Dark Drama-Comedy 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 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 JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

Who Lives There? Omer Ben-David, Vera Grinblat Producer Estee Mecklberg Lab Edition: 12 , 2024 SCENE PITCH Production 2-Team Productions Country Israel SYNOPSIS A dark dramedy about Aya, 15, an introverted cellist who escapes her home to a free of charge religious boarding school, where she only intends to spend one year, until she’ll be accepted to a music school. Aya encounters violence and strict rules, and in order to survive, she befriends Michelle, a charismatic destructive girl. As the two form a new home, an island of sanity, in the midst of the chaos, we enter through them to a world of women, with no good or bad, just survival. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Vera – when I came to the understanding that a home that harms me is not a home, I left to look for another one. In the boarding school I found it - but at what cost? Omer - After hearing Vera's story of how she imagined crazy traumas in homes outside of the school, I related to the girls' humorous desire to normalize reality. Although we try to keep the world realistic, we wish to give the film a fun & formalistic stylized approach - Just as the girls themself try to portray their own reality. ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS ○ Omer Ben-David is a writer-director, graduate of Columbia University. Omer’s 6 short films, along with commercial works, screened in Raindance, LA Shorts, Vancouver, earning him an honorable mention at Berlin Music Video Awards, and a Grand Prix at Cannes Lions. ○ Vera Grinblat is a production designer who worked on The Death of Cinema and My Father Too, which premiered in Cannes, and The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem on Netflix. She is a graduate of Beit Berl School of Film and the Bezalel Academy of Art. ABOUT THE CO-WRITER ​ PRODUCER Estee Mecklberg 2-Team Productions is one of the leading Israeli film production companies focusing on crossover feature films – films with highly artistic content, and outstanding audience appeal. 2-Team’s films have participated in all major international film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin,Tribeca, Venice, Toronto, and Sundance, won numerous international and Israeli awards (including Sundance Grand Jury Prize, Venice Audience Award, Emmy Award and Israeli Academy Best Film Awards) and, at the same time, were successfully distributed in Israel and around the world. ​PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ 2-Team Productions, Tel-Aviv ○ +972 54 4592223 ○ tomer@2-team.com ​PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 935,000 USD LANGUAGE Hebrew GENRE Dark Drama-Comedy 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 PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 12TH EDITION CATALOGUE GREETINGS 12TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS JURY MENTORS LAB FILMS

Mirror of Nightingales Karla Lulić Producers Karla Lulić, Jelena Madaric Lab Edition: 12 , 2024 SCENE PITCH Production Dobar Films, Croatia; Avanpost Media, Romania; Delirium Films, Serbia Country Croatia, Romania, Serbia SYNOPSIS In a remote village somewhere in the Balkans lives Dora, a professional mourner. At her job, she is the best in the village, when she cries, even the dead weep. One day, she comes late to a funeral and cries at the wrong grave. In her desperate search for new crying gigs, she meets Dunda, a man who desperately wants, but cannot die. Their love breaks the spell, so Dora is now able to truly live, while Dunda is able to finally die. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Light, texture and composition are in the style of British impressionism, inspired by French impressionism, with rural dreamy landscapes including people and bright sunlight. This choice contributes to the touch of magic realism in this film. Sun will burn the streets and forests, creating an image of a slightly outdated photograph, but full of life. Interiors are minimalist, dusty and dark, with dark brown earthly shades and sun barely coming through lace curtains. This play between light and darkness will create a dreamy atmosphere, almost like giving light to the subconscious, dark and taboo. The duality of black vs. white / death vs. life, and the decisions made by the characters, will be marked by the camera. Wide shots will dominate in the scenes of life, youth and outside. Scenes of death, blackness, adults, villages and interiors, will be marked with tighter shots, evoking the feeling of pressure of growing up and oppressing tradition. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Karla Lulić is a screenwriter, director, and producer who has a master's degree in film and TV production from the Sorbonne University in Paris. As a screenwriter and producer, she is also working on a TV series for a young audience, "Chasing the Clouds." Also, she is currently developing her first feature film, “Mirror of Nightingales," and the TV series Dear Insects and Other Creepy Stories, developed as part of the Torino Film Lab in 2024, and MFI (Mediterranean Film Institute) in Greece in 2023. ABOUT THE CO-WRITER ​ PRODUCERS Karla Lulić, Jelena Madaric ○ Karla Lulic Screenwriter, director, and producer who has a master's degree in film and TV production from the Sorbonne University in Paris. As a screenwriter and producer, she is also working on a TV series for a young audience, "Chasing the Clouds." Also, she is currently developing her first feature film, “Mirror of Nightingales," and the TV series Dear Insects and Other Creepy Stories, developed as part of the Torino Film Lab in 2024, and MFI (Mediterranean Film Institute) in Greece in 2023. ○ Jelena Madaric She works as a producer on the debut feature film "Mirror of Nightingales," directed by Karla Lulić. Also, she is working on the TV series "Dear Insects and Other Creepy Stories," which is being developed as part of the Torino Film Lab in 2024 and the Mediterranean Film Institute in Greece. As a screenwriter, she is currently working on a TV series for young audiences, "Chasing the Clouds". Production company was founded in 2014 in Koprivnica, Croatia, by its producer and director Karla Lulić. Dobar Film (i.e., good film) is focused on creating good films slightly flirting with genres. Dobar Film is producing films, commercials, and music videos. The previous short films IN THE NAME OF THE STRAWBERRY, THE CHOCOLATE AND THE HOLY SPIRIT and FOLLOWING... screened at 30+ world festivals around the world. Currently, they are developing two feature films and two TV shows. ​PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ Dobar Film | Mihovila Pavleka Miskine 32, 48000 Koprivnica, Croatia ○ Co-production Partners: Romania: Avanpost Media | Serbia: Delirium Films | Italy: UMI Films ○ Karla Lulić: karla@dobarfilm.hr | +385 92 4088 857 ○ Jelena Mađarić: jelena@dobarfilm.hr | +385 95 2121 122 ​PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 1,683,681 USD ○ Confirmed budget and source: 287,241 USD The project is supported by MEDIA co-development fund of 57,623 USD and, we received support for script development and project development from the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC) and City of Koprivnica, totaling 44,083 USD. LANGUAGE Croatian GENRE Dark Romance Comedy 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 PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 12TH EDITION CATALOGUE GREETINGS 12TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS JURY MENTORS LAB FILMS

Mirror of Nightingales Karla Lulić Producers Karla Lulić, Jelena Madaric Lab Edition 12 , 2024 SCENE PITCH Production Dobar Films, Croatia; Avanpost Media, Romania; Delirium Films, Serbia Country Croatia, Romania, Serbia SYNOPSIS In a remote village somewhere in the Balkans lives Dora, a professional mourner. At her job, she is the best in the village, when she cries, even the dead weep. One day, she comes late to a funeral and cries at the wrong grave. In her desperate search for new crying gigs, she meets Dunda, a man who desperately wants, but cannot die. Their love breaks the spell, so Dora is now able to truly live, while Dunda is able to finally die. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Light, texture and composition are in the style of British impressionism, inspired by French impressionism, with rural dreamy landscapes including people and bright sunlight. This choice contributes to the touch of magic realism in this film. Sun will burn the streets and forests, creating an image of a slightly outdated photograph, but full of life. Interiors are minimalist, dusty and dark, with dark brown earthly shades and sun barely coming through lace curtains. This play between light and darkness will create a dreamy atmosphere, almost like giving light to the subconscious, dark and taboo. The duality of black vs. white / death vs. life, and the decisions made by the characters, will be marked by the camera. Wide shots will dominate in the scenes of life, youth and outside. Scenes of death, blackness, adults, villages and interiors, will be marked with tighter shots, evoking the feeling of pressure of growing up and oppressing tradition. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Karla Lulić is a screenwriter, director, and producer who has a master's degree in film and TV production from the Sorbonne University in Paris. As a screenwriter and producer, she is also working on a TV series for a young audience, "Chasing the Clouds." Also, she is currently developing her first feature film, “Mirror of Nightingales," and the TV series Dear Insects and Other Creepy Stories, developed as part of the Torino Film Lab in 2024, and MFI (Mediterranean Film Institute) in Greece in 2023. PRODUCERS Karla Lulić, Jelena Madaric ○ Karla Lulic Screenwriter, director, and producer who has a master's degree in film and TV production from the Sorbonne University in Paris. As a screenwriter and producer, she is also working on a TV series for a young audience, "Chasing the Clouds." Also, she is currently developing her first feature film, “Mirror of Nightingales," and the TV series Dear Insects and Other Creepy Stories, developed as part of the Torino Film Lab in 2024, and MFI (Mediterranean Film Institute) in Greece in 2023. ○ Jelena Madaric She works as a producer on the debut feature film "Mirror of Nightingales," directed by Karla Lulić. Also, she is working on the TV series "Dear Insects and Other Creepy Stories," which is being developed as part of the Torino Film Lab in 2024 and the Mediterranean Film Institute in Greece. As a screenwriter, she is currently working on a TV series for young audiences, "Chasing the Clouds". Production company was founded in 2014 in Koprivnica, Croatia, by its producer and director Karla Lulić. Dobar Film (i.e., good film) is focused on creating good films slightly flirting with genres. Dobar Film is producing films, commercials, and music videos. The previous short films IN THE NAME OF THE STRAWBERRY, THE CHOCOLATE AND THE HOLY SPIRIT and FOLLOWING... screened at 30+ world festivals around the world. Currently, they are developing two feature films and two TV shows. ​PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ Dobar Film | Mihovila Pavleka Miskine 32, 48000 Koprivnica, Croatia ○ Co-production Partners: Romania: Avanpost Media | Serbia: Delirium Films | Italy: UMI Films ○ Karla Lulić: karla@dobarfilm.hr | +385 92 4088 857 ○ Jelena Mađarić: jelena@dobarfilm.hr | +385 95 2121 122 ​PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 1,683,681 USD ○ Confirmed budget and source: 287,241 USD The project is supported by MEDIA co-development fund of 57,623 USD and, we received support for script development and project development from the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC) and City of Koprivnica, totaling 44,083 USD. LANGUAGE Croatian GENRE Dark Romance Comedy 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 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 JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ