News & Updates: Israel FF in LA Announces Programming, Filmmaker & Actor Attendees: Take a break from AFM visiting the IFF
THE 33rd ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles, the largest showcase of Israeli cinema and television in North America, will present from November 12th – 26th over three dozen award-winning Israeli films, documentaries, short films and television series as well as in-person appearances from 25 of Israel’s most acclaimed filmmakers and talent. This encompasses two World Premieres, fifteen U.S. Premieres, six West Coast Premieres and five Los Angeles Premieres, announced today Israel Film Festival Founder/Executive Director Meir Fenigstein.
“The Israel Film Festival remains the biggest global event to highlight Israeli movies all in one place and positions itself as one of the most important foreign film festivals in the U.S.,” said Fenigstein. “It is recognized for being the leading festival for many Israeli filmmakers to present their films for the very first time. From intimate family portraits, fascinating dramas, comedic parodies to insightful character studies and reflections on past and present times, this year’s Festival offers something for both young and older audience members to enjoy.”
As previously announced, the Opening Night Gala will present the U.S. Premiere of director Yaron Zilberman’s Incitement. Winner of the Ophir Award for Israel’s Best Feature Film of 2019 and Israel’s Official Selection to the 2019 Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. The evening will also honor six-time Academy Award-winning producer Arthur Cohn with the 2019 IFF Lifetime Achievement Award as well as chair of WestEnd Films and Incitement producer Sharon Harel–Cohen with the 2019 IFF Achievement in Film Award
