HAGAR
Drama | 20m | 2020
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Hagar, a strong-willed taxi driver, picks up a young ultra-Orthodox passenger from Bnei Brak. Despite his initial discomfort with her, their journey takes an unexpected turn as she helps him confront his emerging identity and navigate his awakening to his own sexuality.
DIRECTOR: ALMA HEMMO, SHAULY MELAMED
WRITER: ALMA HEMMO, SHAULY MELAMED
CINEMATOGRAPHER: SHAI SKIFF
EDITOR: SHAULY MELAMED
PRODUCER: ALMA HEMMO
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OFFICIAL SELECTION: Moscow Film Festival, San Diego Women’s Film Festival, Cinemed Film Festival, Athens Short Film Festival, Tel Aviv International Film Festival.l.
ON THE SIDE
Drama | 13m | 2018
Ella and Yaeli, 17-year-old best friends, are pulled over after a drunken beach day. When Ella fails the breathalyzer, they must choose between obeying the law or protecting their bond.
DIRECTOR: ALMA HEMMO
WRITER: ALMA HEMMO
CINEMATOGRAPHER: SHAY ATER
EDITOR: SHAULY MELAMED
PRODUCER: DEAN BENDROR, LIELLE SAND
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Warsaw Film Festival, Cinemed Film Festival, Haifa Film Festival, Brooklyn Film Festival, Early Bird Film Festival.
Winner of the "From Short to Long" competition at the 40th Cinemed Montpellier Film Festival, France.
BOTANICA
Documentry | 10m | 2018
'Botanica' is a unique Beijing restaurant, home to over 200 stunning plant species, creating a serene atmosphere. This documentary explores owner Kao Yi Ching's deep connection to flowers, her views on urbanization and nature, and her innovative plant care methods.
This film was created as part of The "Looking China" program in Beijing which invites young filmmakers worldwide to create documentaries showcasing China's culture and contemporary life, fostering global storytelling and cultural exchange.
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DIRECTOR, WRITER, CINEMATOGRAPHER, EDITOR, PRODUCER: ALMA HEMMO
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