Haifa 21st International Pitching Forum for feature films is a cinematic venture to promote co-production in all stages of development, cross creative boundaries and liaison professionally from idea to screen.
Have your cake
Nur wants a successful career, but her relationship with her father is holding her back. When she tries to pave her own path, she falls for another dominant man who will stand between her and her dream. Nur has to find a way to break the chains from her old habits.
Director & Writer: Bar Elyakim
Producer: Keren Belz, BINNENHOF PRODUCTIONS LTD
It happened in Bat-Galim
As a child Ran suffered from ridicule and abuse. Injustice turns him into a raging volcano. When Victor triples the rent he must choose between winning a war for justice or losing his pregnant partner.
Writer& Director: Avishai & Gila Kfir
Producer: Hilla Medalia
Production Company: Medalia Productions
Lillies
You can't control life. But death?
Hani dreams of becoming a radio host, but her stutter keeps her behind the scenes. Reassigned to handle "The Lilies"—pre-made celebrity obituaries— feels like the end of her career. But as stars suddenly die, she's drawn to the coveted microphone and suddenly Hani thrives. Until one day she's tasked with writing about a dying rock star, falls in love, and decides to save him.
Director: Amit Tomer
Producer: Adi Navon, Bona Productions
My Last Love
Director: Yuval Delshad
Producer: Dudi Silber, Metro Communications
One Too Many
Yoram returns home with flowers for his wife, Odi and ends up getting stabbed, by her. When Tamar, a young lawyer finds out about the case, it corresponds with family issues from her past and she is determined to reveal the truth. She sets to represent Odi even though she is romantically involved with the prosecutor. The dark secrets that unfold during the trial, affect her personal relationship and force her to reflect on her future.
Director: Yael Vekstein
Producer: Adar Shafan, Firma Films
Oshrit
God in heaven works for the religious Oshrit (18). The more she prays devoutly, the better the condition of her drug-free pregnant mother Ilana (38). She must save the baby that is about to be born. The appearance of the handsome Yohai (28) in her life refines her ambitious plan. The encounter of her innocent body with the forbidden sexuality attracts and shakes her. The birth of the baby will force her to make difficult decisions.
Director: Israela Shaer-Meoded
Producers: Efrat Cohen, Helli Hardy, Gaudeamus Productions
The Left Heart
Esti and Amal, a prison guard and a translator, are on their way to Damun prison, to a hearing of minor Palestinian prisoners. When the hearing is delayed, they find themselves stuck together, wandering up Mount Carmel. As the evening approaches and they still haven’t been called to the prison, Amal grows suspicious.
Director: Dana Goldberg
Producer: Eviatar Moncaz, Moncaz Films
Photo Credit: Avishai Kfir