Left To The Boys - Israeli Short Films

Israel, 2025, 8 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles

Jonathan, a young gay man searching for his identity through parties and sleepless nights, faces an unexpected encounter when his religious mother, Michal, shows up at the club. The charged meeting leads to an honest and unforgettable evening.

Director: Gal Dorfan
Script: Gal Dorfan
Producer: Nina Sigavi bialik and Yonatan Cogan
With: Yehonatan Levi, Iris Dorfan, Shaked Biala, Daniel Tebol, Tami Lichter

Israel, 2024, 5 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles

A young single Tel Avivian gets a voice message from someone, now an ex. Nothing else of note happens. Dinner, Netflix, sex. Another evening. Tel Aviv University

Director: Barak Levontin
Script: Barak Levontin
Producer: Barak Levontin
With: Barak Levontin, Assaf Dimor, Ben Oved-Berkovitch

Israel, 2025, 10 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles

“Breathing” is a short film that depicts the story of Amichai and Tamir.

Amichai, a religious man, suffers from anxiety and decides to take private swimming lessons in order to overcome his fear of water as a result of a trauma he went through. His swimming instructor, Tamir, is a secular, homosexual man. During the lessons, a close and intimate relationship is formed between the two. Amichai is excited but also extremely confused. 
The film ends with an open ending where Amichai overcomes his fear of water and perhaps other fears as well. Bezalel

Director: Eden Gabay
Script: Eden Gabay
Producer: Meira Korn
With: Eliyahu Pelee, Hagai Cohen

Israel, 2025, 4 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles

A random, routine Grindr meeting turns dramatic when, in a moment of lust, the question arises – will you marry me? This is a story about an intimate encounter with a lack of intimacy.

Director: Nir Yosef
Script: Nir Yosef
Producer: Nir Yosef
With: Nir Yosef, Yadin Gellman

Israel, 2025, 13 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles

Stream of consciousness – Dad, a motorcycle, Yoav, and me. And what lies between us. After coming out to his parents, Yoav (25) returns home to see what comes next. Hamidrasha – Faculty of Arts

Director: Yonatan Shabat
Script: Yonatan Shabat
Producer: Yuli Sachs, Itamar Ram
With: Yoav Rotman, Dudi Gordon, Ortal Agmon Hirsh, Noam Tal

Israel, 2025, 4 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles

On a road trip with Elad, they’re looking for a secluded spot in Krayot. But when they reach their destination, the problems begin. Hamidrasha – Faculty of Arts

Director: Yonatan Shabat
Script: Yonatan Shabat
Producer: Yonatan Shabat
With: Itamar Ram

Israel, 2025, 16 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles

In a small car parked in a remote spot, two young men meet for a secret date. The outside world forces them to be a couple only within the car’s doors, sparking a playful pretend game — and dreams of another life, and its cost. Camera Obscura

Director: Tomer Carmeli
Script: Tomer Carmeli
Producer: Tomer Carmeli
With: Mark Chuzhoy, Omri Aharonson

Israel, 2025, 6 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles

Or and Bar are in a secret relationship during a war. While Or is recruited to fight in Gaza, Bar remains at home and discovers Or’s death through a news report on the television. Now Bar must carry the weight of grief and their secret. Tel Aviv University

Director: Guy Ozer
Script: Guy Ozer
Producer: Guy Ozer
With: Omer Gan, Guy Saviantz

Israel, 2025, 10 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles

After a painful breakup, Don returns to his parents’ home. In one night with Shai, a handsome and sensitive man, a longing for intimacy turns into a painful clash, forcing them to face their deepest fears about love. Tel Aviv University

Director: Gidi Herman
Script: Gidi Herman
Producer: Keren Levav
With: Omer Lev, Dror Izkovitch