Feature Films Pitching Forum

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.

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

My Last Love

Saul, a 73-year-old colorblind man, retires from the paint factory he founded and made prosperous. 

Into his gray life enters Sapir, a transgender woman full of emotions and joy. 

Saul overcomes his prejudices and finds new love. At its peak, they plan to adopt an orphaned baby girl against all odds. However, their unconventional relationship is discovered by Saul’s son, who decides to separate them. 

Will Saul and Sapir fulfill their dream?

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 

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

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, Nova Productions

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: 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 trippeles the rent he must choose between winning a war for justice or losing his pregnant partner.

Director: Avishai Kfir

Producer: Hilla Medalia, Medalia Productions

Photo Credit: Avishai Kfir