Winners

Best Film Award, on behalf of Israel Film Council December 25th Director: Noa Erenberg Production: The Sam Spiegel Film & TV School, Jerusalem For precise and restrained filmmaking that manages to cause a huge emotional impact. On the thin line between documentary and fiction cinema and in precise casting, the director allows the viewers to enter into the protagonists’ touching world in minimal means and securely. Noa Erenberg director of December 25th

Best Documentary Film, in memory of Vicky Shiran, on behalf of the Second Authority for Television and Radio Queen Khantarisha Director: Israela Shaer Meoded Producer: Osnat Trabelsi For the courageous and sensitive way in which the director created a film exposing two women who are queens, exciting creators, that may have not received the recognition they deserve due to their life circumstances. In Israela’s journey in search for answers in her own life, she gives the stage to the conquering personality of these women, and together with poetic imagery and spectacular chorus scenes, weaves a masterpiece. Israela, we were very excited from the moment the camera turns to you, it is a unique cinematic moment. We look forward to your next film. Israela Shaer Meoded and Osnat Trabelsi

Most Promising Director Award, from Prof. Michael and Sara Sela Alligator Director: Dana Goldberg Producer: Michal Weitz The director is a unique voice in the Israeli cinema. The casting, cinematography and daring directing work created a strong feeling of a fascinating delusion, within every human connection portrayed in the film. Dana! We are eagerly awaiting your first feature film and hope the path to making this film won't be stopped by the heavy obstacles in the way – please keep expressing your voice over and over again. Dana Goldberg Receiveing the proze from Shuki Krumer and Anat Shperling

Distribution in the Periphery Award for Israeli Films, on behalf of Israel Lottery Council for the Arts Ida's Dance Club Director: Dalit Kimor Producer: Yael Shavit For being a warm and human film full of humor, that we are sure audiences will give into and fall in love with its’ special heroines and heroes. Kimor’s film inspires and strengthens the belief in the power of the human spirit to determine one’s quality of life in any age. Dalit Kimor My Sister Riki Director: Moran Ifergan Production: The Sam Spiegel Film & TV School, Jerusalem Riki, Riki, we would like every woman in Israel to know you and draw inspiration and courage from you, to view her life, as you do, with open eyes. Moran, thank you for this important and brave film that offers pleasure alongside pain. We are eager to watch your next film soon. Moran Ifergan Just Like Riding a Bike Directors: Ahlam Hosaisy, Naama Paran, Moran Palgy We would love for many people to hear the voice we heard in this film. The directors allowed us a peek into the world of Ahlam, who described it in her beautiful voice and exciting performance, in simple words that connected to a poem, and lyrical imagery that connected to a painting. We hope this film will inspire other filmmakers to tell their stories. Naama Paran, Ahlam Hosaisy, Moran Palgy Waiting Director: Michal Kesten-Keidar Producers: Michal Kesten-Keidar, Talia Kleinhendler The director, who is part of the heart of the masculine and militarist Israeli society, sanctifying its sons, succeeds for the first time to focus on the women who are married to them. We are convinced that the films will stir a tremulous discussion wherever it is screened, because it touches basic and deep premises in our society and questions them. Michal Kesten-Keidar

Developmenet Grant for a feature-length script, on behalf of the Rabinovich Foundation - Cinema Project and the Gesher Multicultural Film Fund My sister Scriptwriter: Liron Ben Shlush Liron Ben Shlush recieves the prize from Giora Einy, the Rabinovich Fund

Special mention by the jury Google Baby Director: Zippi Brand Frank For it being a huge documentary accomplishment, based on a deep and wide research, uncompromising directing and impressive production, all achieved by Zippi Brand Frank. Without giving up establishing a standpoint on the issues in question, the film maintains balance in highly charged subjects, ethically and morally, and offers a glimpse in the fascinating future of humanity.

Special mention by the jury Diplomat Director: Dana Goren Production: July August Productions For the amazing ability of the director to achieve intimacy with her protagonists and bring forward the unique world of the residents of this building, thus creating an exciting experience, that is also stylized cinema, perfectly shot and edited.

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