Israel, 2025, 8 min, Hebrew with English subtitles
At sixteen, the artist reflects on the unique way her family came to be. She explores the limits and possibilities of parental love and responsibility, and presents them as something that cannot be taken for granted.
Director: Naomi Rinott Coussin
Script: Naomi Rinott Coussin
Producer: Noam Neeman
With: Yosi Israeli, Orna Coussin, Michal Rinott, Tali Shalev
Israel, 2025, 14 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles
A girl on a journey through the desert. Between the milestones she writes, remembers, dreams, breaks down, and seeks understanding about the limits of love, about pain and hope. Branco Weiss Herzog High School, Beit Hashmonai
Director: Liam Geva
Script: Liam Geva
Producer: Noam Barazani
With: Daniel Sofer
Israel, 2025, 11 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles
Ido, a 17-year-old boy, unexpectedly receives an invitation to Adam’s final exhibition after a long period of silence. Ido feels out of place and is about to leave, but then Adam appears. Is this the end or one last chance for their relationship? The Democratic Open School
Director: Yonatan Kuperman
Script: Yonatan Kuperman
Producer: Michaela Gefen
With: Zvirin Adam, Ofek Uziel
Israel, 2025, 11 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles
On the last night of July, Eden is discovering her own sexual tendencies and feelings towards her childhood friend. Rabin High School in Kfar Saba
Director: Lior Scherman
Script: Lior Scherman
Producer: Lior Scherman
With: Roni Butbika, Maya Baram
Israel, 2025, 12 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles
The fascinating daily life of Sheila Weinberg – teacher, poet, social and political activist, Kiryat Tivon City Council member, and the first transgender woman elected to this position. Alliance High School Haifa
Director: Shahar Cicelsky
Script: Shahar Cicelsky
Producer: Shahar Cicelsky
With: Sheila Weinberg
Duration: 88 mins
At the end of the screening, a Q&A will be held
Israel, 2025, 15 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles
It’s a story about an 18 year old boy with OCD and gender dysphoria. The film follows Shahr as he transforms from a 15 year old girl into a boy, and shows us the way he learns to handle life also with OCD. Branco Weiss Creative High School for Communication, Or Yehuda
Director: Sahar Swisa
Script: Sahar Swisa
Producer: Sahar Swisa
With: Sahar Swisa, Tamar Swisa, Ayelet Mizeritsky, Maya Glik, Maia Trif, Ziv Yom Tov, Ruth Minster
Israel, 2024, 15 minutes, Hebrew with Hebrew subtitles
A confused girl wants to feel understood. But it’s hard when her mother is sick, there’s a war outside, and she doesn’t even understand herself. Until she meets a girl. The Jerusalem High School for the Arts
Director: Hila Azulay
Script: Hila Azulay
Producer: Yael Amsalem
With: Hadas Karniely, Shachar Finn
20:00 – Red Carpet and Cocktail Reception for ticket holders only, sponsored by Mont Blanc Vodka.
21:00 – Festival Closing Ceremony with Debra Messing.
Debra Messing is an Emmy Award-winning actress, producer, and human rights advocate, best known for her role as Grace Adler in NBC’s Emmy-winning comedy series “Will & Grace.”
Messing has been honored as one of the world’s greatest supporters of the LGBTQ+ community, both on and off-screen.
She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has received the GLAAD Media Award of Excellence, the Women in Film Lucy Award, the Gracie Allen Award, and the American Comedy Award.
Messing has been nominated for over 50 international awards, including a Golden Globe nomination.
At the closing ceremony, Debra Messing will be in conversation with Yair Hochner, founder and director of TLVFest, discussing her extensive career, her strong connection to the LGBTQ+ community, and her activism.
(Approximately 90 minutes, Dress code: Cocktail Attire)
Musical show by the famous drag group “Holy Wigs” (Peot Kdoshot), featuring Ido Rosenberg.
Celebrating 20 years anniversary to the TLVfest festival.
