FILM FUND

OTHER ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL

in collaboration with

GESHER MULTICULTURAL FILM FUND

are proud to present

THE ARAB - ISRAELI EXPERIENCE

Other Israel Film Festival uses film to foster social awareness and cultural understanding. As part of the festival's mission to promote awareness and provide a platform for a dialogue about the experience of Arab citizens of Israel, and encourage cinematic expression and creativity dealing with these themes, Other Israel was happy to present this summer a grant in collaboration with Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, to support quality cinema which brings to the big screen human stories, depicting the lives of Arab citizens of Israel.

From 30 projects submitted, five went on to the second stage - round-table pitching session during the 25th Jerusalem International Film Festival.

AND THE WINNER IS...

Production fund in the amount of $40,000 was awarded to

TANATHUR (Crumble)
Directed & Written by: Tawfik Abu Wael
Producers: Amir Harel & Ayelet Kayat / Lama Productions

Development fund in the amount of $10,000 was awarded to

LET IT BE MORNING
Written by: Sayed Kashua
Directed by: Tawfik Abu Wael