Ofer Erez: Where There is Hope / Israel, 2024, 20 min
Sally Abed is a social activist in Standing Together – a socialist Arab-Jewish movement that advocates peace, equality and social justice. Sally identifies herself as Palestinian and fights for the legitimacy of that identity. She struggles to find her place in Arab society in Israel, but feels different, like she does not belong. Her family wishes Sally would keep a lower profile, yet she is unable to. The search for belonging leads her to move from Jaffa to Haifa and continue to fight for her principles.

Netta Roth: Slippery Slope / Israel, 2024, 24 min
Anat (40) is an HR manager and workplace harassment officer. She is disappointed by the promotion of her best friend Chen (40), to the position she yearned for. Chen, however, promises to promote Anat. Yet, when Anat finds out about the abusive intimate relationship between Chen and Hagar (40), a temp who dreams of a permanent position, it shakes her world.
She is torn between her professional aspirations and close relationship with Chen on the one hand and her moral and professional commitment on the other. This conflict leads to an inner agonizing journey of disillusionment and acceptance.

Tehilla Ruddell: A Place That Doesn't Exist / Israel, 2024, 18 min
Natalie (17) steps out of the Jewish Ultra-Orthodox world. During a night of wandering in the streets of Jerusalem, she fails to find a safe place and remains trapped between the religious and secular worlds.

Daniel Siton: Sleep Well / Israel, 2024, 20 min
Keren cares daily for her husband Menny, who has Stage 4 cancer. At night, she cannot sleep as Menny moans with pain. She decides to go out for fresh air and asks their son, Lior, to watch over him.

Oriel Zieger: Poor Philanthropy / Israel, 2024, 12 min
Ido and Roni live in Jerusalem. Ido’s life moves between his rich inner world and the partners’ poverty. When he receives a letter that can change everything, he must confront Roni.
The clash between them will affect the course of his life, shedding new light on his inner conflict.