The Jerusalem Film Festival is hosting an array of professional events that unite the Israeli and international film industries. The highlight of these events is the 16th Jerusalem Pitch Point Competition, taking place on Thursday, July 13th.
The Pitch Point, which is supported by the Jerusalem Development Authority, serves as a platform to propel Israeli films in various stages of development and production. It grants Israeli filmmakers and producers the opportunity to showcase their projects and connect with influential decision-makers from the global film industry, fostering international co-productions and collaborations.
This year's edition marks the first time the event will be held at Hansen House, an historical site dating back to 1887. As part of Pitch Point, several awards and grants will be bestowed upon the most promising feature films.
10 projects have been selected to take part in this year’s Pitch Point:
Between The Lanes
Stage: pre-production
Writers-Directors: Marlyn Vinig, Matan Guggenheim
Producers: Saar Yogev, Naomi Levari, Guy Hodes (Blacksheep)
Halisa
Stage: post-production
Writer-Director: Sophie Artus
Producer: Yochanan Kredo (July August Productions)
Issa’s House (Documentary)
Stage: post-production
Director: Tomer Heymann
Producer: Issa Amro
Land Of Limpopo
Stage: pre-production
Writer-Director: Gur Bentwich
Director of Animation: Shahaf Ram
Producer: Gur Bentwich
Pink Lady
Stage: post-production
Director: Nir Bergman
Writer: Mindi Ehrlich
Producer: Haim Mecklberg, Estee Yacov-Mecklberg (2-Team) & Marica Stocchi
The Rabbi
Stage: pre-Production
Writer-Director: Uriya Hertz
Producer: Yochanan Kredo (July August Productions)
Talitha Kumi
Stage: pre-production
Writer-Director: Hadar Morag
Producer: Hilla Medalia (Medalia Productions)
Tropicana
Stage: post-production
Writer-Director: Omer Tobi
Producers: Gil Sima (Sima Films), Hilla Medalia (Medalia Productions)
Wild Animals
Stage: pre-production
Writer-Director: Yona Rozenkier
Producer: Kobi Mizrahi (KM Productions), Dominique Welinski
As If You Were Never Here
Stage: post-production
Writer-Director: Eti Tsicko
Producer: Ayelet Kait & Amir Harel (Lama Films), Flavia Oertwig (Italy) and Vladimer Katcharava (Georgia)
The 16th Jerusalem Pitch Point will take place on Thursday, July 13th.
Attendance is by invitation only. For further details: barakrivkind@gmail.com