Israeli Competition
"Brides of the Desert", Director and Producer: Ada Ushpiz, Cinematography: Danor Glaser, Editing: Ron Goldman
The award, of 100,000 NIS was sponsored by:
20,000 NIS - The Israeli Film Council
35,000 NIS - The Morris Kahan Fund
Marketing and Distribution services by Ruth Diskin Marketing and Distribution - 10, 000 NIS
Sound Editing - DB Post Prduction
Translation Services - Cinematip
A great power of documentary is to take us into worlds we'd never have a chance to explore otherwise. This film takes us into both a closed society and a rarely seen emotional terrain. Special mention much be made for the cinematography that brings into such intimate proximity to these characters that we feel almost inside them.
"My First War" by Yariv Mozer
Producers: Yariv Mozer and Yael Perlov, Cinematography: Yariv Mozer and Ronny Katsanelson, Editor: Yael Perlov
Sponsored by Sara and Prof. Michael Sela - 10,000 NIS
One function of documentary is to bear witness, to capture moments that can never be recreated. This filmmaker achieved that under harrowing conditions, bringing us a document of raw intensity.
The Tel-Aviv Yafo Mayor Award for Young and Upcoming Filmmaker
"Yidishe Mama" by Fima Schlik and Genadi Kuchuck
Sponsored by Tel-Aviv Yafo Municipality - 30,000 NIS
Often documentaries focus on public issues. But equally important for understanding our times is to train our eyes on the more private matters of family dynamics. This film speaks volumes about generational shifts and what we do for love. It does so with great humor and insight
Sponsored by Dan David Foundation - 15,000 NIS
In this film, landscape is crucial. The cinematographer captures it majestically in a way that it becomes almost a character in the film. He does as much justice to the faces of the actual characters, creating indelible impressions that will stay with you for a long time to come.
The prize was awarded to Tali Weissman - "Six Floors to Hell"
Merav Productions- Editing services.
This film shines a light in the darkest corners of contemporary Israel. The editor took on the difficult task of weaving together a story from observational footage. Even for those of us who thought we had seen similar subject matter covered before, this film brought a fresh emotional power.
International Competition
"Ironeaters" by Shaheen Dill-Riaz, Bangladesh/Germany
Sponsored by The Israeli Film Council
"Ironeaters" presents a society in which the class system still dominates and the rich exploit the poor. Powerful cinematography with a real sense for characters, this film allows us to look, feel and think without loosing the filmmaker's point of view. "Ironeaters" is a powerful film about the downside of the human condition and the eternal struggle to survive.
"A Father's Music" by Igor Heitzmann, Germany
"A Father's Music" is a film about emotions but without sentimentality, a film of subtext. A hymn to a nearly lost father who took the freedom to live his life like a Mozart symphony.
We found no perfect work, but we didn’t expect to find such work from students either. All of the winners have characteristics to be celebrated.
"Bed & Breakfast" by Juna Suliman.
The Second Authority for Television and Radio - 10,000 NIS
ON AIR Studios - Equipment rental in the sum of 5,000 NIS
An ambitious, well crafted film with a strong central character.
"Grandma and Kfir" by Adi Mizrachi
The Second Authority for Television and Radio - 5,000 NIS
FTS - Equipment rental in the sum of 3,500 NIS
A minimalistic film with good storytelling and good use of humor
"Post Scriptum" by Alexandra Rachmilevitch
A well crafted and elegant film
Docaviv Pitching
Production Grant, sponsored by Gesher Fund, was awarded to "Breakfast Club" by Golan Reis, Maale College
