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 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

Congratulations to our alumnus nominated for this year's Israeli Academy Awards (Ophirs): "The Sea" by Shai Carmeli Pollak (developed in the 5th edition of the Lab) - with 13 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenwriter "Dead Language" by Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun (developed in the 4th edition of the Lab) - with 12 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenwriter "Oxygen" by Netalie Braun (developed in the 9th edition of the Lab) - with 8 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenwriter Congratulations to our alumnus nominated for this year's Israeli Academy Awards (Ophirs): "The Sea" by Shai Carmeli Pollak (developed in the 5th edition of the Lab) - with 13 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenwriter "Dead Language" by Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun (developed in the 4th edition of the Lab) - with 12 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenwriter "Oxygen" by Netalie Braun (developed in the 9th edition of the Lab) - with 8 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenwriter ״The Sea" Swipes Most Nominations For This Year's Israeli Academy Awards NEWS ITEM PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS HOME FILM LAB SERIES LAB TEAM NEWS

The Subject The Subject Screenwriter: Rotem Kapelinsky Producer: Naomi Levari, Saar Yogev, Guy Hudes , Black Sheep Productions Language: Hebrew Format: Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE Seeking salvation, an ultra-Orthodox homosexual entrusts his fate to a contentious psychologist, becoming the centrepiece of an ethically dubious virtual reality conversion experiment. SYNOPSIS Nathan Sheinfeld, an ultra-Orthodox Jew from New York, deeply loves his family, his job, and God, but loathes himself. Seeking redemption following another clandestine homosexual encounter, he journeys to Jerusalem to find Josh Sokolovsky, a controversial therapist who once helped him with his perversion, but has since disappeared. Josh, who now utilizes innovative ""kosher"" VR sessions featuring female avatars to teach Yeshiva students about future marital intimacy, refuses to treat Nathan again. However, recognizing Nathan's profound distress, he proposes a temporary solution: Nathan can join his clinic as a female avatar, which Josh believes might offer him some solace. While Nathan finds some peace in his new role, Josh rekindles his lifelong mission to “cure” homosexuality and employs an ethically dubious conversion therapy on Nathan within the virtual realm, without his consent or knowledge. When Nathan uncovers that he has been unwittingly made a test subject, he chooses not to flee. Driven by a burning desire for ""rectification"", Nathan is even prepared to face death. WRITER'S STATEMENT ״The Subject״ occurs ״later today״ and captures my greatest fear- that we are marching toward a world where tools from the future will be used to impose values from a biblical past, and cloud the present with dystopian shades. In the sphere between man, technology, and religion, ״The Subject״ deals with redemption" as a seductive but dangerous concept, that is centered both on religious thought and secular enchantment with innovation. Nathan, the protagonist, is so determined to correct himself that he rejects a stable and loving life with Deborah his wife, and entrusts himself to Josh who offers him a religious, psychological, and technological solution, proving that under the promise of correction and redemption, these tools from such doctrines are not contradictory, but rather merge into a single and dangerous struggle. The "conversion therapy" Nathan undergoes not only raises questions about our ability to reshape a person but primarily whether we have the moral right to develop such tools. The plot unfolds through the perspectives of the three characters, capturing religious and patriarchal tension; Josh is the father, Deborah is the mother and Nathan is the torn son. Set in a fluid world where old and new, masculine and feminine, real and virtual converge, the series' visual style blends gaming and realistic drama to craft a layered aesthetic, ethical, and emotional landscape. Spanning science fiction, psychological thriller, and intimate drama, The Subject invites viewers to walk the fine line between redemption and destruction, offering a human solution that does not seek to change people or use powerful tools, but only the power of love and acceptance of people as they are. ABOUT THE WRITER PRODUCER'S STATEMENT ״The Subject״ occurs ״later today״ and captures my greatest fear- that we are marching toward a world where tools from the future will be used to impose values from a biblical past, and cloud the present with dystopian shades. In the sphere between man, technology, and religion, ״The Subject״ deals with redemption" as a seductive but dangerous concept, that is centered both on religious thought and secular enchantment with innovation. Nathan, the protagonist, is so determined to correct himself that he rejects a stable and loving life with Deborah his wife, and entrusts himself to Josh who offers him a religious, psychological, and technological solution, proving that under the promise of correction and redemption, these tools from such doctrines are not contradictory, but rather merge into a single and dangerous struggle. The "conversion therapy" Nathan undergoes not only raises questions about our ability to reshape a person but primarily whether we have the moral right to develop such tools. The plot unfolds through the perspectives of the three characters, capturing religious and patriarchal tension; Josh is the father, Deborah is the mother and Nathan is the torn son. Set in a fluid world where old and new, masculine and feminine, real and virtual converge, the series' visual style blends gaming and realistic drama to craft a layered aesthetic, ethical, and emotional landscape. Spanning science fiction, psychological thriller, and intimate drama, The Subject invites viewers to walk the fine line between redemption and destruction, offering a human solution that does not seek to change people or use powerful tools, but only the power of love and acceptance of people as they are. PRODUCER PROFILE PRODUCTION CONTACT DETAILS Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 3RD EDITION SERIES CATALOGUE 3RD EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS JURY MENTORS TEAM

Keren Ben Rafael 13TH EDITION CATALOGUE 13TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS MENTORS JURY TEAM LAB FILMS Director: Keren Ben Rafael 2015 Year of lab participation: 4 Lab edition: Country: Israel Producer: Caroline Bonmarchand Virgines In Kiryat Yam, small town on the north coast of Israel, everything seems to have stopped. Lana, a rebellious teenager, vowed to fight against resignation and immobilism. She couldn't imagine that the rumor of a mermaid off the coast would wake up her town from its torpidity and give her the possibility to finally live. Lab edition: Tribeca Film Festival 2018 - Best Actress in International Narrative Film Jerusalem Film Festival 2018 - Best Israeli First Film Montenegro Film Festival 2018 - Best Director, Best Actress Synopsis 2018 Year of release: PITCH Trailer PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS

The Lampshade The Lampshade Screenwriter: Tomer Shushan Producer: Yoav Gross , Yoav Gross Productions Language: English, Hebrew, German Format: 8 Episodes x 52 Minutes Send PITCHDECK LOGLINE Omer Atias, a private investigator, is sent to Berlin by a dying Holocaust survivor to retrieve a lampshade crafted from his skin, plunging into a perilous Nazi underworld to honor his final wish to be buried whole. SYNOPSIS Omer Atias, 29, a hesitant private investigator, is sent to Berlin by the dying Holocaust survivor Joseph Adler to retrieve a mysterious lampshade. As Omer delves deeper into his investigation, he discovers that the lampshade was crafted by Ilse Koch, the notorious wife of Buchenwald’s commander, and made from Joseph's own skin. Immersed in a dark underworld of secret auctions and neo-Nazi conspiracies, Omer’s journey to fulfill Joseph’s last wish—to be buried whole—turns into a struggle for survival. WRITER'S STATEMENT As a film student, I volunteered with a Holocaust survivor foundation, where I met Joseph, a Buchenwald survivor. His haunting stories of Ilse Koch, the "Witch of Buchenwald," and her grim legacy human-skin artworks stayed with me. Years later, I met Alexa, a German volunteer, and we fell in love. Visiting her family in Bavaria, I sensed the lingering shadows of history—hidden relics and unspoken guilt. One day, I accidentally entered the wrong room and found Nazi memorabilia and photos of her high-ranking SS grandfather. These experiences inspired me to create "The Lampshade," a Berlin-based detective series where history's dark echoes haunt the present. ABOUT THE WRITER Tomer Shushan is an Israeli writer and film director, a graduate of Minshar School of Art, Tel Aviv. His short film WHITE EYE was nominated for the 2021 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, screened at over 180 film festivals globally, and won 61 awards. A member of the American Academy since 2021, he has written for series including FAUDA (Season 4). Currently, he is developing the feature film SONAR with 150 by Warner Media. PRODUCER'S STATEMENT At Yoav Gross Productions, we are committed to exploring the depths of history and its lingering effects on the present, particularly the Holocaust, through storytelling that is both unique and profoundly moving. Our founder, the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, carries a personal connection to this dark chapter of human history, inspiring our dedication to addressing it in ways that challenge conventional narratives. Yoav Gross Productions is dedicated to telling these stories with authenticity and creativity, ensuring that the Holocaust is remembered and explored in ways that provoke thought and discussion, honoring the past while engaging with the future. PRODUCER PROFILE Yoav Gross Productions, established in 2000 by Israeli TV industry leader Yoav Gross, has become a global entertainment powerhouse. The company produces diverse, compelling content for major platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, and Apple TV+. Notable shows include THE GOOD COP, MANAYEK, and RED SKIES. Gross's commitment to excellence has shaped Israeli television and positioned the company as a key international player. Their engaging content resonates with audiences in Israel and worldwide. PRODUCTION CONTACT DETAILS Yoav@yoavgross.com osher@yoavgross.com Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS 3RD EDITION SERIES CATALOGUE 3RD EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS JURY MENTORS TEAM

Ritesh Batra Ritesh Batra Director: 2014 Year of lab participation: 3 Lab edition: India Country: Seher Latif Producer: Photograph A struggling street photographer in Mumbai, pressured to marry by his grandmother, convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancée. The pair develop a connection that transforms them in ways they could not expect. Synopsis Sundance Film Festival 2019 Berlin International Film Festival 2019 Sydney Film Festival 2019 Festivals & Awards 2019 Year of release: Trailer IMDb PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ

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 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

Goodbye, Boys 13TH EDITION CATALOGUE 13TH EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS MENTORS JURY TEAM LAB FILMS Goodbye, Boys Filmmaker Sacha Amaral Producers Agustin Gagliardi & Ricca Galdeano, Isabel Machado, Romain Bent Production Company Quadrophenia Films, C.R.I.M, Solal Films Country Brazil, Portugal, France Lab Edition 13 , 2025 SCENE PITCH SHORT SYNOPSIS After their mother’s death, Ian (12) and Noah (14) are shuffled between unwilling guardians. From their grandmother’s decaying rural home to the sterile luxury of their aunt’s estate, each stop reshapes them. Bound by a fierce loyalty, the brothers set off to find their estranged father—only to confront the deeper weight of grief, affection, and the quiet ache of not having a place to call their own. DIRECTOR’S NOTE This film was born from a childhood memory—an act of blind trust between brothers that ended in cruelty. Told through Ian’s eyes, it follows two siblings navigating grief, absence, and the quiet, often invisible violences of family life. As their bond begins to crack, they confront a world that feels increasingly unjust. Childhood here isn’t innocence, but the first brush with betrayal and beauty alike. The film lingers in that space—fragile, uncertain—where memory and emotion shape who we become. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER Sacha Amaral is a Brazilian director, screenwriter, and teacher based in Argentina. His debut feature, “The Pleasure is Mine” (2024), won the Grand Prix at BAFICI. As a writer, he made his debut with “So Long Enthusiasm” (Berlinale 2017). His short film “Billy Boy” (2021) was part of the Official Selection at Cannes. Other works include “Plurabelle" (2022), awarded at the Drama International Short Film Festival, and “Great Are the Deserts” (2019). He currently teaches screenwriting at the Film University of Buenos Aires (FUC). ABOUT THE FILMMAKER PRODUCERS Agustin Gagliardi & Ricca Galdeano, Isabel Machado, Romain Bent Agustín Gagliardi is an Argentine producer focused on auteur-driven projects. His credits include “The Pleasure Is Mine” by Sacha Amaral (Grand Prix, BAFICI 2024); “The Face of the Jellyfish” by Melisa Liebenthal (Berlinale Forum 2023); “Long Time No Sleep” by Agustín Godoy (Tallinn Black Nights 2022); “Atlas” by Masllorens & Gaona (Mar del Plata 2021); “Provincial City” by Rodrigo Moreno (Rotterdam 2018); and “The Gold Bug” by Alejo Moguillansky (Locarno 2014). He also worked as assistant director on “The Flower" by Mariano Llinás (Locarno 2018), “Other People’s Care” by Mariano González (Thessaloniki 2020), and “The Omission” by Sebastián Schjaer (Berlinale Panorama 2018). Quadrophenia Films is a Brazilian production company led by producer Ricca Galdeano. Born from the film “The Pleasure Is Mine”, it develops Latin American films with strong international potential. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ Quadrophenia Films / São Paulo, Brazil ○ +54 9 11 3517-4475, +55 11 99913-6317 ○ ricca@quadropheniafilms.com , agu.gagliardi@gmail.com PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 1,140,000 USD ○ Confirmed budget and source: 500,000 USD LANGUAGE Portuguese GENRE Drama Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS

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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 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

So proud of our JSFL alum Yona Rozenkier and his producer Kobi Mizrachi for winning the Haggiag Award for best Israeli Feature at the 2022 Jerusalem Film Festival. 35 Downhill was developed at our 2016 Lab. Good job guys! Can't wait to see more from this team! SWISS FILMS - Home | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kobimiz https://www.facebook.com/yona.rozenkier So proud of our JSFL alum Yona Rozenkier and his producer Kobi Mizrachi for winning the Haggiag Award for best Israeli Feature at the 2022 Jerusalem Film Festival. 35 Downhill was developed at our 2016 Lab. Good job guys! Can't wait to see more from this team! SWISS FILMS - Home | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kobimiz https://www.facebook.com/yona.rozenkier JSFL alum Yona Rozenkier and his producer Kobi Mizrachi winning best Israeli Feature at the 2022 Jerusalem Film Festival NEWS ITEM PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS HOME FILM LAB SERIES LAB TEAM NEWS

Gut Feeling Gut Feeling Gilad Inbar, Benny Fredman Producer Benny Fredman Lab Edition 13 , 2025 SCENE PITCH Production Red Films LTD, United King Films, Amir Gedalia Productions Country Israel SYNOPSIS Iris, a skilled operative in Israel’s Secret Service, faces an unexpected pregnancy by her partner, Dotan, a SWAT officer. The pregnancy exposes long-buried trauma that interferes with her ability to do her job. Despite Dotan’s pleas, she schedules an abortion. During a mission, a panic attack stops her from apprehending one of her informants. When he takes hostages, Iris insists on tracking him down. But Dotan, fully aware of her condition, is determined to pull her out of the field—even at the cost of their relationship. Iris must choose between her identity as a fighter and the instincts of a mother awakening within her. DIRECTOR'S NOTE Iris grew up in the shadow of her father, a heroic soldier killed in action. That grief convinced her never to bring children into a world of loss. But an unexpected pregnancy forces her to choose between her identity as a fighter and the instinct urging her to protect her unborn child. Framed as a thriller, our story follows a female fighter in today’s Israel, searching for hope amid darkness. We both have daughters in the army. The panic that grips Iris is the sum of our daughters’ fears and our own, as their parents. How do you raise a child in a reality where everything can shatter in an instant? LOG LINE Iris is an Israeli secret service operative. Her job is her essence. An unwanted pregnancy sends her into a spiral of panic attacks, putting both her life and her baby’s at risk. ABOUT THE FILMMAKER ○ Gilad Inbar is a director & editor. His directing credits include ”Shlomo Bar– A Musical Documentary” (2022), screened at Docaviv and Krakow, and ”The Hungarian Cube – A Journey with Andre Hajdu” (2013), broadcast on Channel 8. As an editor, Inbar’s credits include Benny Fredman's ”Home” - nominated for Best Editing at the Ophir Awards; Amichai Greenberg's ”The Testament”- screened at Venice IFF and Benny Fredman’s ”Suicide”- distributed by Netflix. Inbar graduated with honors from the Sam Spiegel School. ○ Benny Fredman is a writer & director known for “Home” (2023), winner of multiple Ophir Awards; the suspense miniseries “Suspect” (2015, Channel 10); the provocative series “Everything is Judgeable” (2015, Israel Broadcasting Authority); the feature thriller “Suicide” (2014), The Jerusalem Film Festival. Distributed by Netflix; and the short film “Leak” (2012), screened at festivals in Las Vegas, Miami, and Tacoma. PRODUCER Benny Fredman Red Films is a production company known for producing TV series such as ”Suspect”, and feature films including the Netflix film ”Suicide” and the Ophir Award-winning ”Home”. The company also produces documentaries, such as ”Moving the Embassy”, broadcast on TBN, and ”Poogy’s Last Festival”. PRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE ○ Red Films LTD / Jerusalem ○ +972543474448 ○ benif123@gmail.com PRODUCTION BUDGET ○ Total budget: 2,100,000 USD ○ Confirmed budget and source: 285,000 USD (Amir Gedalia productions, SE productions) LANGUAGE Hebrew, Arabic Drama, Thriller GENRE Back To Participants PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS PARTICIPATION REGULATION SERIES LAB PARTICIPANTS MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS SERIES LAB FILM LAB MENTORS JURY DECISION MAKERS SCOUTS AND PITCHING PROFESSIONAL GUESTS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION PARTICIPANTS OBLIGATIONS RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ FILM LAB HOME TEAM NEWS LABS HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ