THE SEA (הים)
February 11, 2026
THE SEA dominated the 2025 Israeli Academy Awards (Ophirs)–nominated for 13 and winning 5, including Best Picture. Filmed in the summer of 2023, THE SEA
THE SEA dominated the 2025 Israeli Academy Awards (Ophirs)–nominated for 13 and winning 5, including Best Picture. Filmed in the summer of 2023, THE SEA
Popular Israeli stand-up comedian Adir Miller (MATCHMAKER, SJFF 2011; THE WONDERS, SJFF 2014; THE MONKEY HOUSE, SJFF 2024) wrote, codirected and stars in this exceptional
The story of Efrat Tilma, one of the first trans people in Israel, is an exceptional journey of love triumphing over ignorance. Growing up in
Building community (kehillah) is not necessarily about blood relations; rather, it is often rooted in shared places and experiences. Six exceptional short films showcase how
MARATHON MOM tells the inspiring story of Beatie Deutsch, an ultra-Orthodox mother of five who, after a pause from athletics to focus on her family, reignites
Based on the directors’ Oscar-nominated short, DEAD LANGUAGE begins with Aya (Sarah Adler – FOXTROT, JELLYFISH, SJFF 2008) waiting at the airport for her husband
The comedy duo of Guy Amir and Hanan Savyon (best known for the Netflix series “Bros” and megahits MAKTUB, SJFF 2018 and FORGIVENESS, SJFF 2020)
Bachelor Baruch, still searching for his soulmate, works for matchmaker (and tough boss) Malchi. When she assigns him to pick up her gorgeous, brainy daughter,
Poetry-loving Anat (Dana Ivgy – ZERO MOTIVATION; JAFFA, SJFF 2010) is an elementary school teacher and single mother of Ido (Ben Sultan), an Israeli soldier
THE NEW JEW: DAYS OF WAR follows Israeli comedian Guri Alfi (THE NEW JEW, SJFF 2022; ONE MORE STORY, SJFF 2023) as he embarks on
