Israeli Youth Competition

Israel, 2024, 15 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles

A spiritual journey of a religious boy defying societal norms.

Director: Libby Crystal
Screenwriter: Libby Crystal
Producer: Ethan Stein
Cast: Ohad Crystal, Rotem Arditi, Shalom Look

Israel, 2024, 13 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles

Shahar, an introverted 17-year-old artist, meets Sophie and they become best friends. Shahar begins to develop feelings towards Sophie, but when she shows courage and confesses, Sophie’s reaction is surprising.

Director: Emma Barel
Screenwriter: Emma Barel
Producer: Ofri Skif
Cast: Tali Shason, Or Barkai

Israel, 2024, 12 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles

A group of boys chase Gabriel after he tries to kiss Roei in the bathroom. While Roei stays behind, Gabriel gets on a train to find a hiding place with his friend Naama.

Director: Bar Neiman
Screenwriter: Dorian Zfadia, Bar Neiman
Producer: Elane Sviri, Bar Neiman
Cast: Dorian Zfadia, Tomash Bergel Roter, Naama Shulman

Israel, 2024, 9 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles

The film follows a boy from a religious family, struggling with his homosexual identity. He has difficulty accepting himself and he fears revealing the truth to his father. He must decide how to live by his family’s values.

Director: Michal Eliasi Sinai
Screenwriter: Michal Eliasi Sinai
Producer: Michal Baron
Cast: Shoval Lavid, Shlomi Tabdidashvili, Yam Lev Ari, Yoni Kenis, Joy Ness

Israel, 2024, 10 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles

After David’s nephew comes out to him, David remembers his unrequited teenage love for his best friend, Jonathan. A love between two boys in the kibbutz of the 1980s that was never realized.

Director: Saar Wolf
Screenwriter: Saar Wolf
Producer: Adi Engelbreg
Cast: Guy Roth, Ido Inbar