We at the Makor Foundation for Israeli Films are proud to present the results of out "Till 10" project which brings to the screen 6 short films by independent filmmakers, in a preview screening.
The Foundations initiative recognizes that young filmmakers, and not only they, need a platform for ongoing development of their cinematic content and language.
The "Till 10" venture presents a challenge in dealing with a short story within a predetermined time frame of up to 10 minutes and adapting its cinematic language.
The choice of topics is open. The production time frame from start to finish 9 months.
The filmmakers enjoyed a mentoring process with screenwriters Maya Heffner and Micky Cohen and sponsorship Glickson Camera Rental Israel, DB Studios, RGB Post and Production and UCM – United Channels Movies Production and Marketing
The Last Caravan
Written and Directed by: Lev Brodinsky
Produced by: Yael Perlov and Alma Ben Zeev
The year is 1994. A caravan site, built by the Israeli Government for immigrants from the Soviet Union, is about to be dismantled. Ilya (9) remains to defend the caravan of his grandfather,Jenia, who refuses to be evacuated.
R.S.V.P
Screenplay: Asia Levtov
Director: Evgeny Ruman
Producers: Chilik Michaeli, Avraham Pirchi
Natasha and Mila, mother and daughter, new immigrants to Israel are invited for the first time to a local wedding. Mila is jealous of her mother's extroversion and yet she is ashamed of her. Meeting an unfamiliar guy on a secluded bench allows her a chance to go through a moment of maturation.
Devek
Written and Directed by Uriya Hertz, Produced by Tal Becher
Eliya takes his sick mother Naomi to a psychic medium who lives near the Dead Sea. During this encounter he will understand that despite his desire to strengthen his mother, he must learn to let her go.
Boutique Clothes
Written and Directed by: Pini Tavger; Produced by: Tomer Mecklberg
Clothesline Boutique’ tells the story of Ido and Anna, two alternative, Israeli teenagers who satiate their boredom by stealing clothes from strangers’ clotheslines. One night one of their thieving sprees, Ido and Anna are antagonized by a group of thuggish meatheads – a violent confrontation ensues and all of their loot is taken. The incident is not altogether tragic, as through the encounter Ido and Anna are brought closer together.
Acting Weak
Written, Directed and Produced by: Maayan Schwartz
90 years old Naomi portrayed a helpless woman, reluctantly enacting her greatest fear: losing control. Little did she know that the same fate awaits her. The film depicts a universal and personal journey on the inevitable victory of body over spirit.
Rachel's Goodwill
Written and Directed by: Yochay Rosenberg; Produced by: Ron Ofer
Rachel, a one-woman-underground-revolutionary movement, circulates through Jerusalem's backstreets, her face veiled, in a battle to keep her precious son and her elusive sanity
קבלו עדכונים על סרטים, אירועים, המלצות והטבות. לנרשמים תוענק הטבת הצטרפות!
