• In His Image

    Debut documentary by Tami Ravid

    Can we create life after death? Should we allow it? A first-time documentary approach, raising ethical and philosophical questions about postmortem preproduction.

  • Hanging Without Walls

    Written & Directed by Jana Durajova, Lena Kusnierikova

    A Kafkaesque documentary debut over ten years in the making that sheds light on the absurdity of a bureaucratic system, set within the never-ending process of renovation of the Slovak National Gallery.

  • In Protest

    Directed by: Paula Kweskin, Carli Fogel

    A documentary chronicling a women’s rights activist whose movement evolves—and opens new eyes—amid the upheaval of war, becoming an international fight against violence and global indifference.

  • Dockan Glick / A Doll Named Glick

    Written and Directed by: Uta Arning

    On her ninth birthday, a magical suitcase opens a Yiddish-speaking doll modeled after her beloved grandfather, guiding a lonely girl on a music-filled journey that bridges past and present.

  • Accidental Happiness

    Written and Directed by: Lina Chaplin

    After October 7, a group of retirees joins an unprecedented volunteer “year of service” on Israel’s Gaza border, where acts of care and community spark unexpected joy, renewal, and a rediscovery of purpose at a stage of life where few expect it.

  • One More Win

    Written & Directed by: Roy Alon

    The story of the football team "Jerusalem Lions" that embarks on a once in a lifetime journey to represent Israel in the International Homeless World Cup.

  • The Komediant

    Documentary classic by Arnon Goldfinger

    The glory days of the Yiddish stage are brought to life in this funny-sad saga of a legendary theatrical family, The Bursteins. RESTORED COPY – RE-RELEASE

  • On Thin Ice

    Written and Directed by: Udi Kalinsky and Irit Hod

    Aya, a 19-year-old Druze ice hockey player from the Golan Heights, dreams of representing Israel — a choice that shatters decades of her community’s loyalty to Syria. Through her personal struggle, On Thin Ice reveals a historic shift as the Druze are for

  • Decryption

    Written & Directed by: Maya Zack

    When memories of her mother begin to fade, artist Maya Zack returns to the morbid poem her mother used to recite to her as a child to lull her to sleep. In the mesmerizing cinematic poem "Decryption," Zack deconstructs, weaves, and reassembles the poem

  • In Secret

    Written & Directed by: Lina Chaplin.
    Produced by: Daniela Reiss Razon

    Documentary by veteran director Lina Chaplin, on courage to step out of the line you were born into.

 

 

 

November 2026

North American Premiere in New York City


ON THIN ICE will also be making its highly anticipated North American Premiere in New York at the Other Israel: New Perspectives Film Festival, celebrating new perspectives in cinema.

October 2026

We are incredibly proud to share that our films are traveling the international festival circuit this season, bringing vital stories to audiences worldwide.

IN PROTEST at the Victoria International Jewish Film Festival

The Victoria International Jewish Film Festival is hosting a special screening of IN PROTEST, followed by an engaging community discussion.

ON THIN ICE Heads to the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival

We are thrilled to announce that ON THIN ICE will have its official festival screening at the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival!

July 2026

Celebrating cinema at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

We are thrilled to share that FOREVER LOVE will have its International Premiere at the upcoming 46th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (Jewish Film Institute)!

May 2026

North American Premiere: A DOLL NAMED GLICK.

We are pleased to announce the upcoming premiere screenings for Uta Arning’s 11-minute short film, "A Doll Named Glick" (Dockan Glick), at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival.

April 2026

We are delighted to have our films featured prominently in Europe this spring. The Jewish Film Festival Berlin Brandenburg is officially screening three remarkable titles from our catalogue: ON THIN ICE, DOCKAN GLICK, and MISCHMASH.

February 2026

Attending Berlinale EFM Market. 

DOCKAN GLICK is having its world premiere at the BUFF Malmo International Film Festival!

January 2026

New to our winter slate: IN PROTEST — Audience Award Winner, Best Short Film, 2026 Miami Jewish Film Festival.

 

THE ART OF REMEMBERING is coming to the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival for its North American premiere, with the filmmaker in attendance.

 

December 2025

“Patterns of Memory: Maya Zack Retrospective” – Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival, screening and discussion.

 

June 2025

Hadar Porubanova participated as a Juror for International Emmy Awards Competition, this year again.

 

April 2025

HANGING WITHOUT WALLS is having its Austrian premiere at Crossing Europe Filmfestival Linz.

March 2025

HANGING WITHOUT WALLS at ONE WORLD FILM FESTIVAL - screenings in Prague and in cities accross Czech Republic.

 

Attending Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival.

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