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. 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SCOUTS AND PITCHING 2024 In 2012, after more than 20 years in distribution, Dominique Welinski founded DW, a production and consulting company. Since then, she curates and produces the Factory program at Director’s Fortnight in Cannes. She has produced or co-produced among others: Sanjeewa Pushpakumara Burning Birds; Alireza Khatami’s Oblivion Verses; Midi Z Road to Mandalay; John Tengrove The Wound; Suba Sivakumaran House of My Fathers and Yona Rozenkier The Dive and The Road to Eilat. DW is currently developing films in Sri Lanka, Israel, India and Greece. The pitch training is in courtesy of the Shuster Polakoff foundation. Dominique Welinski France PITCH TRAINER 2023 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

Congratulations to Film Lab alumni Tom Nesher, which was selected for Variety's prestigious Directors to Watch list 2025. Nesher participated in the Lab's 9th edition, where she developed the script for "Come Closer", which premiered this year in Tribeca winning the Viewpoints Award. Later this year, the film won 4 Israeli Academy Awards including Best Film, making it Israel's representative in this year's Academy Awards. This is the 28th year that Variety identifies up-and-coming directors, and alongside Nesher, this year the list also includes filmmakers Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”), Malcolm Washington (“The Piano Lesson”) and Halina Reijn (“Babygirl”). Each filmmaker will be profiled in an upcoming Variety print edition. Tom Nesher Selected for Variety's 2025 Directors to Watch List 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

One of Israel’s leading film and television writers. His feature films include “Someone to Run With” and “The Human Resource Manager”, that were featured in numerous international film festivals and won nine Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Film and Best Screenplay. Stollman’s work for television includes the 2009 original mystery series “Pillars of Smoke” which he co-created and wrote. The series became a cult hit in Israel. Noah was co-creator and executive producer of HBO’S 2019 drama “Our Boys” and was head writer for the third and fourth seasons of the Netflix action-drama hit series “Fauda”. Lately, Noah co-created and co-wrote the supernatural suspense drama “The Malevolent Bride”, an Israeli-US collaboration. Noah Stollman Graduate of Tel Aviv University majoring in Psychology and Cinematic Studies (script-writing track). From 2009-2016 she served as a development manager at July August Productions. Nishri worked as script editor for Israeli television series such as “Yellow Peppers” by Keren Margalit (that was made into a BBC series), “Sirens” by Shachar Magen, and “Sleeping Bears” by Keren Margalit. Nishri took part in Biennale College Cinema, TFL extend, EAVE and Torino Film Lab as script consultant. Nishri’s content company, Quiddity, served as associate producer for canal+ tv series “Possessions”, and for Hagai Levi’s series “Scenes from a Marriage” made for HBO. Ossi Nishri Keren Margalit is an award-winning screenwriter and director, and a leading Israeli television creator. A graduate of the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School (1998), her graduation film won Best Script Award at the Munich Student Film Festival. Margalit’s 2002 debut film, All I’ve Got, was purchased by Paramount Pictures for remake. Her first series as director-writer, Yellow Peppers (2010) won the 2011 Israeli Television Academy Award and was purchased for remake in the UK (The A-Word). It was screened at the UN as part of autism awareness day in 2011. Sleeping Bears, her most recent series, premiered at the Berlinale 2018 to rave local and international reviews. Keren Margalit Gal Zaid is a creator, director and actor with over 20 years of experience in Israeli television. As head of scripted television at EndemolShine Israel, Zaid’s role is to develop fresh shows and unique talent into material with global appeal. Previously, Zaid was the head of drama both at Keshet and at Channel 10. He script-edited and starred in the world-renowned series, “Prisoners of War”, which was remade for Showtime as the Emmy Award winning international hit “Homeland”. He developed “Traffic Light”, the most successful comedy series in Israel to this day, which won an International Emmy Award for Best Comedy and was later sold to FOX. Gal Zaid MENTORS 2024 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 3RD EDITION SERIES CATALOGUE 3RD EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS JURY MENTORS TEAM

One of Israel’s leading film and television writers. His feature films include “Someone to Run With” and “The Human Resource Manager”, that were featured in numerous international film festivals and won nine Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Film and Best Screenplay. Stollman’s work for television includes the 2009 original mystery series “Pillars of Smoke” which he co-created and wrote. The series became a cult hit in Israel. Noah was co-creator and executive producer of HBO’S 2019 drama “Our Boys” and was head writer for the third and fourth seasons of the Netflix action-drama hit series “Fauda”. Lately, Noah co-created and co-wrote the supernatural suspense drama “The Malevolent Bride”, an Israeli-US collaboration. Noah Stollman Graduate of Tel Aviv University majoring in Psychology and Cinematic Studies (script-writing track). From 2009-2016 she served as a development manager at July August Productions. Nishri worked as script editor for Israeli television series such as “Yellow Peppers” by Keren Margalit (that was made into a BBC series), “Sirens” by Shachar Magen, and “Sleeping Bears” by Keren Margalit. Nishri took part in Biennale College Cinema, TFL extend, EAVE and Torino Film Lab as script consultant. Nishri’s content company, Quiddity, served as associate producer for canal+ tv series “Possessions”, and for Hagai Levi’s series “Scenes from a Marriage” made for HBO. Ossi Nishri Keren Margalit is an award-winning screenwriter and director, and a leading Israeli television creator. A graduate of the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School (1998), her graduation film won Best Script Award at the Munich Student Film Festival. Margalit’s 2002 debut film, All I’ve Got, was purchased by Paramount Pictures for remake. Her first series as director-writer, Yellow Peppers (2010) won the 2011 Israeli Television Academy Award and was purchased for remake in the UK (The A-Word). It was screened at the UN as part of autism awareness day in 2011. Sleeping Bears, her most recent series, premiered at the Berlinale 2018 to rave local and international reviews. Keren Margalit Gal Zaid is a creator, director and actor with over 20 years of experience in Israeli television. As head of scripted television at EndemolShine Israel, Zaid’s role is to develop fresh shows and unique talent into material with global appeal. Previously, Zaid was the head of drama both at Keshet and at Channel 10. He script-edited and starred in the world-renowned series, “Prisoners of War”, which was remade for Showtime as the Emmy Award winning international hit “Homeland”. He developed “Traffic Light”, the most successful comedy series in Israel to this day, which won an International Emmy Award for Best Comedy and was later sold to FOX. Gal Zaid MENTORS 2024 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 SERIES LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS PROFESSIONAL GUESTS JURY ADVISORY BOARD PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FAQ PAST MENTORS Acclaimed creator and writer of several award-winning drama series and documentaries, including "The Girl from Oslo" for Netflix, the documentary series "Portrait", and Israel's most watched series "A Touch Away”. Weiss-Berkowitz is an experienced book editor, having worked closely with renowned Israeli authors. Weiss-Berkowitz is an active mentor in various programs, such as the Seriesmakers for international film directors transitioning to TV series; International series development workshop at HFF Munich; and the France-Israel residency for co-writing drama. She teaches TV writing at Tel Aviv University and SDSU California. Ronit Weiss-Berkowitz Best-selling Israeli crime writer, screenwriter, and literary scholar, specializing in the history of crime fiction, and head of the creative writing program in Tel Aviv University. His novels were translated into more than 20 languages and won numerous international prizes, including the prestigious Martin Beck award for best crime novel translated to Swedish, and Prix Mystere de la Critique in France. His first novel, “Black Tide” was adapted into film by French director Eric Zonca in 2018, and an eight-episodes TV drama based on his novels was made by Keshet Studios in Israel (“The Missing File”, 2019). In 2017, CBS produced “Wisdom of the Crowd”, an American crime drama based on an original idea by Mishani, who served as executive producer for the show. Dror Mishani Levin is an award-winning director and screenwriter who has worked on numerous TV shows, including the hit Israeli series, In Treatment, that sold to HBO, for which she won two Israeli TV Academy Awards. She wrote and directed the TV drama Three Fingers, nominated for Best TV Drama and she co-created Euphoria which was made into a hit by HBO. Daphna Levin

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. FILM FAQ 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

Dana Blankstein Cohen is the Executive Director of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, a visionary cultural institution which prides itself on believing in the power of storytelling. As part of Blankstein Cohen’s vision for the diverse communities that make up the unique mosaic of Israeli life, Blankstein Cohen initiated a fast-track preparatory program for creators from East Jerusalem. In 2022 she spearheaded the launch of the new Series Lab in cooperation with Netflix, Paramount and Scripted Israel. Previously, the CEO of the Israeli Academy of Film and Television. As Executive Director of Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, Blankstein Cohen oversaw the school’s historic move to a multi-million-dollar campus in downtown Jerusalem where the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School is the anchor in the new Jerusalem Arts Campus. Dana Blankstein Cohen JSFS Executive Director Mor Eldar, is the director of the internationally renowned Sam Spiegel International Film and Series Lab, an initiative of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School. Eldar began working at the Lev Cinema chain in 1998 where she established the events department while she was also the associate director of distribution. In 2000 she joined the newly formed YES Satellite television as an acquisition manager, and in 2005 returned to the Lev Cinema chain to be the Head of marketing and distribution. In 2008 she established and managed the Holon Cinematheque and then in 2009 returned as the head of the movie department and head commissioner of films at YES Satellite. She served as a jury member at the Jerusalem Film Festival and at the Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival. Mor Eldar Labs Director Johnny Doov is a Tel-Aviv based filmmaker, editor and producer. He served as producer for cinema events and festivals such as the Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival and Docaviv. His short films “Kiss Me”, “Countdown” and “I Met You on My Way to the Cemetery” screened at LGBTQ film festivals around the world, winning the grand prix at PiterKit Saint Petersburg, 2022. Short films Bug and Between Her, edited by Johnny, won awards at Palm Springs ShortFest and were shortlisted for the BAFTA student awards. Johnny Doov Labs Producer OUR TEAM 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 Director of International Relations Cara Saposnik CFO Rami Shemesh Marketing manager Keren Ron Dar IT manager Tommy Kay Hammer JSFS TEAM HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ HOME FILM LAB SERIES LAB TEAM NEWS

ALL LABS' NEWS Tom Nesher Selected for Variety's 2025 Directors to Watch List Congratulations to Film Lab alumni Tom Nesher, which was selected for Variety's prestigious Directors to Watch list 2025. Nesher participated in the Lab's 9th edition, where she developed the script for "Come Closer", which premiered this year in Tribeca winning the Viewpoints Award. Later this year, the film won 4 Israeli Academy Awards including Best Film, making it Israel's representative in this year's Academy Awards. This is the 28th year that Variety identifies up-and-coming directors, and alongside Nesher, this year the list also includes filmmakers Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”), Malcolm Washington (“The Piano Lesson”) and Halina Reijn (“Babygirl”). Each filmmaker will be profiled in an upcoming Variety print edition. 21.11.24 The 3rd Edition of the Series Lab Concludes - and the Winner is... The third edition of the Series Lab concluded in LA last week with "The Lampshade" by screenwriter Tomer Shushan and producer Yoav Gross winning the first prize. In cooperation with SCRIPTED ISRAEL, the participants of the Lab got to hear fascinating creators and meet accomplished professionals from the American industry. Thanks to our supporters and partners who have helped us along this journey: New Mandate Films, Scripted Israel, Jerusalem Municipality, Gideon Tadmor and the Sam Spiegel Estate. From here the projects go out into the world - good luck to everyone! 8.10.24 The road to the Oscars begins! "Come Closer" wins Best Film at Israel Academy Awards The road to the Oscars started yesterday for the film "Come Closer" which was developed in our 9th edition, and will represent Israel in the qualification to the Academy Awards, after winning 4 Ophir Awards, including the Best Picture and Best Director! So proud of director Tom Nesher and her whole team. Photographers: Lior Horesh, Dekel Lazimi Lev 16.9.24 "Manas" Wins Venice Days Director's Award Wonderful news and a big congratulations to our 9th edition participants Marianna Bernnand Fortes and Carolina Benevides! "Manas" just won the Venice Days director’s award. A powerful and important story, we are proud that this film began its journey with us - and can't wait to see what happens next! 8.9.24 Session no. 2 of the Series Lab's 3rd Edition Concludes The third edition of our Series Lab has just ended another intensive session. This week our 8 teams had an in-depth working week that included masterclasses from special guests TV creator and screenwriter ("Die Zweiflers") David Hadda, talking about the state of Jewish storytelling; content editor and screenwriter Omri Marcus discussing the use of AI as an empowering creative tool; and leading expert and producer Danna Stern on navigating the global scripted industry. But mostly our participants had productive and instructive one-on-one meetings with our team of expert mentors: Noah Stollman, Keren Margalit, Ossi Nishri and Gal Zaid. What a great week! Photo by: Yossi Zwecker 1.8.24 Edition 12 of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab Concludes - And the Winners Are... Last night we celebrated at the awards ceremony of the 12th edition of the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab: The Sam Spiegel International Film Lab $50,000 Grand Prize, donated by the Beracha Foundation was awarded to The Good Fence, by Hillel Rate, producer Lev Orlov. The jury headed by Roland Teichmann, CEO of the Austrian Film Institute, stated “The Good Fence portrays the conflicted relationship between a father and son in the settlements, in the wake of a family tragedy. It avoids simple answers while looking unblinkingly at the most complex issues of our time". The Sam Spiegel International Film Lab Emerging Filmmaker Award in the amount of $20,000 was granted to Who Lives There, by Omer Ben-David, Vera Grinblat, producer Estee Meckleberg, Israel. The jury statement read:“Through an unforgettable portrait of an adolescent learning to navigate the social corridors of her religious boarding school, Who Lives There explores the sacrifices we sometimes must make in the course of defending ourselves, and how we recover from them". We want to thank our dear partners: Beracha Foundation; the Rothschild Foundation; the Israel Film Fund, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the Embassy of Hungary in Israel; the French Embassy and French Institute; Carol Polakoff; and our constant supporters, the Sam Spiegel Estate. 21.7.24 Congratulations to Film Lab Alumnas Tom Nesher & Maya Dreifuss winning awards at the Jerusalem Film Festival We are thrilled to congratulate Tom Nesher for her significant prizes at the Jerusalem Film Festival! Her film "Close to Me", developed at our 9th edition, won the GWFF Award for Best Israeli First Feature. And Maya Dreifuss for her Special Mention at the Jerusalem Film Festival for "Highway 65" which was developed at the 6th Sam Spiegel International Film Lab! Picture: Tom Weintraub Louk 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 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

HOME FILM LAB WHO'S WHO MENTORS JURY SCOUTS AND PITCHING DECISION MAKERS PARTICIPANTS & PROJECTS LAB FILMS PARTICIPATION APPLICATION RULES & REGULATIONS FILM FAQ Dana Blankstein Cohen is the Executive Director of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, a visionary cultural institution which prides itself on believing in the power of storytelling. As part of Blankstein Cohen’s vision for the diverse communities that make up the unique mosaic of Israeli life, Blankstein Cohen initiated a fast-track preparatory program for creators from East Jerusalem. In 2022 she spearheaded the launch of the new Series Lab in cooperation with Netflix, Paramount and Scripted Israel. Previously, the CEO of the Israeli Academy of Film and Television. As Executive Director of Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, Blankstein Cohen oversaw the school’s historic move to a multi-million-dollar campus in downtown Jerusalem where the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School is the anchor in the new Jerusalem Arts Campus. Dana Blankstein Cohen JSFS Executive Director Mor Eldar, is the director of the internationally renowned Sam Spiegel International Film and Series Lab, an initiative of the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School. Eldar began working at the Lev Cinema chain in 1998 where she established the events department while she was also the associate director of distribution. In 2000 she joined the newly formed YES Satellite television as an acquisition manager, and in 2005 returned to the Lev Cinema chain to be the Head of marketing and distribution. In 2008 she established and managed the Holon Cinematheque and then in 2009 returned as the head of the movie department and head commissioner of films at YES Satellite. She served as a jury member at the Jerusalem Film Festival and at the Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival. Mor Eldar Labs Director Johnny Doov is a Tel-Aviv based filmmaker, editor and producer. He served as producer for cinema events and festivals such as the Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival and Docaviv. His short films “Kiss Me”, “Countdown” and “I Met You on My Way to the Cemetery” screened at LGBTQ film festivals around the world, winning the grand prix at PiterKit Saint Petersburg, 2022. Short films Bug and Between Her, edited by Johnny, won awards at Palm Springs ShortFest and were shortlisted for the BAFTA student awards. Johnny Doov Labs Producer OUR TEAM Director of International Relations Cara Saposnik CFO Rami Shemesh Marketing manager Keren Ron Dar IT manager Tommy Kay Hammer JSFS TEAM 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 3RD EDITION SERIES CATALOGUE 3RD EDITION PARTICIPANTS AND PROJECTS JURY MENTORS TEAM

FILM LAB SERIES LAB LABS NEWS LOAD ALL NEWS Tom Nesher Selected for Variety's 2025 Directors to Watch List The 3rd Edition of the Series Lab Concludes - and the Winner is... The road to the Oscars begins! "Come Closer" wins Best Film at Israel Academy Awards "Manas" Wins Venice Days Director's Award The JSFL supports story tellers whose voices need to be heard and creates opportunities for a multitude of stories to reach audiences. Since its launch in 2011, The Sam Spiegel International Film Lab has become a leading force in the development of groundbreaking feature films by some of the world’s most promising talents. In December 2021 the Sam Spiegel Series Lab was launched with the aim of creating a bridge between Israeli creators and international audiences. The Sam Spiegel Labs support bold storytellers, who look deeply into the human experience in search for their unique truth. AND IN THE PEOPLE WHO TELL THEM WE BELIEVE IN STORIES LABS TEAM The Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School is the leading film school in Israel. It’s on the Hollywood Reporter list of 15 best global film schools for 7 years in a row, and was founded in 1989. The JSFS invests in young filmmakers telling the story of Israeli society with all its facets, placing the School as a hub for the flourishing Israeli cinema. Currently JSFS has 180 students enrolled in two tracks: the full track, a four-year program; and the screenwriting track, a two-year program. The School also runs a preparatory program for Arabic speakers from East Jerusalem, to ensure that this population has a chance to apply and learn at the School. Thus far, Sam Spiegel produces around 30 films a year and its graduates form the backbone of the Israeli cinema and television industry. Among the most prominent alumni are Golden Bear winner Nadav Lapid; “Shtisel” creator Yehonatan Indursky; and award-winning directors Rama Burshtein and Talya Lavie. ABOUT JSFS SCHOOL 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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