• The Museum

    A Documentary by Ran Tal

    "A masterful look at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel, and the world itself"
    Jerusalem Post
    "An elegant observational documentary, revealing its central role in the complicated narrative of the nation"
    Peter L. Stein, San Francisco JFF

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Problems in the airplanes

    Written and Directed by: Dorel Gilerman

    On October 7, a father searches for the right words to explain a shattering reality to his six-year-old daughter.

  • What If? Ehud Barak on War and Peace

    Respected craft-master filmmaker Ran Tal (THE MUSEUM, THE GARDEN OF EDEN, CHILDREN OF THE SUN) delivers an outstanding philosophical essay, and proposes a deep cinematic reflection on history and decision-making.

    Ehud Barak is one of the most controversial figures in Israeli politics. In this remarkable film, Barak observes with disillusioned clarity his own history and the history of the State Israel.

  • Only in Theaters

    Directed by : Raphael Sbarge

    The Laemmle Theaters in US, a beloved Arthouse Cinema chain with a Hollywood legacy, has elevated the art of filmmaking for 85 years, but is facing a series of seismic shifts. ONLY IN THEATERS, filmed over 2 1/2 years, chronicles this family-run business,

  • Still Waters

    Written & Directed by Tsivia Barkai Yacov

    Desperate to flee an abusive relationship, Rona sneaks out during a lockdown and enters a women’s Mikvah. Naked and exposed, she faces the truth.

  • Truus Children

    Powerfully moving story of Dutch Oskar Schindler by Pamela Sturhoofd and Jessica van Tijn.

  • In The Desert - A Documentary Diptych

    A Documentary Diptych by Avner Faingulernt

    A profound journey trying to defy what is commonly known about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

  • The Certainty Of Probabilities

    Feature documentary by Raluca Durbacă

    Comprised entirely of archival footage produced during 1968, one of the most optimistic and prosperous years in the history of socialist Romania.

 

 

 

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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