News & Updates: Israel Film Festival Announces Programming for Online Screenings
The 34th Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles, the largest showcase of Israeli cinema in North America, will be presented exclusively online for the first time this year from December 13th – 27th. Opening Night Film will be Asia, winner of nine Ophir Awards including Best Film, Best Director for Ruthy Pribar, and Best Supporting Actress for Shira Hass, who was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in Netflix’s Unorthodox. Asia has also been chosen as Israel’s official selection for the International Film Category at the 2021 Academy Awards. This year’s Festival edition will allow audiences to virtually discover the very best of new Israeli cinema and rediscover old gems, including award-winning features, documentaries, past Ophir Award winners as well as Q&As from leading filmmakers and talent from each and every film, announced Meir Fenigstein, founder and executive director of the Israel Film Festival.
