2-2:15pm: Welcome - Marianne Bernstein
2:15-2:50pm:
The Kiddush Man, a new film by Yitz Brilliant (10:00)
Special guest: Producer Joshua Greenberg
A coming of age story set in Israel about a ten year old who attempts to sneak past the grumpy Mr. Katz before kiddush— until one day Mr. Katz is gone.
3-3:30pm:
Piaget Upside Down, by Naor Meningher, Israel (10:05)
An ironic look at the relationship between students and those in charge at an Israeli high school. Won top prize in the Hertzliya Youth Film Festival.
Queens of New York by Ariella Goldstein (10:07)
A sensitive portrayal of three New York City men who dress up and perform as drag queens.
The Chapstick by Jeff Klein and Levi Mulladzhanov (4:00)
A bunch of high school students in search of a movie...and some chapstick.
Short break with refreshments.
4-5pm:
You Should Have the Body by Michael Masarof (15:00)
Special guest: Director Michael Masarof
A young Muslim couple strives to find balance between a religious and an American life. This path is not so easily traversed in NYC and in a country stained by fear.
My Grandfather’s Journey by Benji Dunaief (4:00)
A young man’s tribute to his grandfather’s immigration from Poland to America.
Senioritis by Andrew Karlsruher (excerpts) (10:00)
Symptoms: Excessive laziness, poor grades, and the avoidance of responsibility at all costs.
Producer Seymour Levin will talk about his experience assisting Andrew and crew on the set. The film was immediately picked up by Fox Searchlab.
Conversation with panelists about the films and filmmaking
Panelists: Ben Kalina, Joshua Greenberg, Michael Masarof, Benji Dunaief, Jeff Klein, and Levi Mulladzhanov
Awards Presentation
Thanks to: Rabbi Steve Stroiman, Luci Stroiman, Rachel Hercky, Adena Potok, Seymour Levin, Jeff Klein, Josh Grossman, Alison Polsky, Olivia Antsis, Bob Arrow, Eitan Danon, Antoine Antsis, and Ben Kalina
2:15-2:50pm:
The Kiddush Man, a new film by Yitz Brilliant (10:00)
Special guest: Producer Joshua Greenberg
A coming of age story set in Israel about a ten year old who attempts to sneak past the grumpy Mr. Katz before kiddush— until one day Mr. Katz is gone.
3-3:30pm:
Piaget Upside Down, by Naor Meningher, Israel (10:05)
An ironic look at the relationship between students and those in charge at an Israeli high school. Won top prize in the Hertzliya Youth Film Festival.
Queens of New York by Ariella Goldstein (10:07)
A sensitive portrayal of three New York City men who dress up and perform as drag queens.
The Chapstick by Jeff Klein and Levi Mulladzhanov (4:00)
A bunch of high school students in search of a movie...and some chapstick.
Short break with refreshments.
4-5pm:
You Should Have the Body by Michael Masarof (15:00)
Special guest: Director Michael Masarof
A young Muslim couple strives to find balance between a religious and an American life. This path is not so easily traversed in NYC and in a country stained by fear.
My Grandfather’s Journey by Benji Dunaief (4:00)
A young man’s tribute to his grandfather’s immigration from Poland to America.
Senioritis by Andrew Karlsruher (excerpts) (10:00)
Symptoms: Excessive laziness, poor grades, and the avoidance of responsibility at all costs.
Producer Seymour Levin will talk about his experience assisting Andrew and crew on the set. The film was immediately picked up by Fox Searchlab.
Conversation with panelists about the films and filmmaking
Panelists: Ben Kalina, Joshua Greenberg, Michael Masarof, Benji Dunaief, Jeff Klein, and Levi Mulladzhanov
Awards Presentation
Thanks to: Rabbi Steve Stroiman, Luci Stroiman, Rachel Hercky, Adena Potok, Seymour Levin, Jeff Klein, Josh Grossman, Alison Polsky, Olivia Antsis, Bob Arrow, Eitan Danon, Antoine Antsis, and Ben Kalina
