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AniNation 2017

International Animation Film Festival

Join us for a colorful celebration of international and local animation. AniNation will showcase a rich and varied program of new films, animation competition, award winning short films, workshops for children and teens, guests from around the world, masterclasses for adults, gaming animation, VR, and talks.

The program is held with the generous support of The Jerusalem Film & Television Fund marking the successful finish of the Hop, Skip and Jump Project for the development of original Israeli animation content.

Short and to the Point

The short film – from idea to distribution, a panel with leading female entrepreneurs in the international field of animation. Free of charge

Before/After

Successful artists, graduates of Bezalel, will present a unique collection of their works, the first - their graduate film and the second - an award winning feature film. 

Ethel & Ernest

Dir.: Roger Mainwood
| 94 minutes

A small beautiful film about the life and times of two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events. Adapted from Raymond Briggs’ graphic novella about his parents, the animated feature boasts gentle animation and faithfulness to the eras depicted

A City Drawn Together

The new Israeli animation that has been created in Jerusalem colors the everyday and fantastical city with humorous and critical tones. Speaker: Daniela Koppler. 

The Man-Woman Case

Dir.: Anaïs Caura
| 44 minutes

Sydney, Australia, 1920s: Thirty-something Eugene is running from the police who have accused him of burning his wife alive. But why would he have killed his beloved? Winner of the Annecy Festival, The Man-Woman Case uses a black and white palette with a touch of color to emphasize the dramatic moment.

LoopdeLoop

LoopdeLoop is an international animation challenge and a community of creative folks working together for the greater good of looping animation. The Israeli branch will showcase the loops created so far in Israel. Free of charge.

In Space No One Can Hear Jew

What happens when a rabbi and astronaut search for Jerusalem in space? Fifty years after the liberation of the city, the questions regarding the spiritual and national status of the Jerusalem are still far from being resolved. Speaker: Yoni Salmon

Tehran Taboo

Dir.: Ali Soozandeh
| 93 minutes

A magnificent animated film that takes us to Tehran, a city of restrictions and religious laws where every transgression can lead to draconian punishment. Three women and a musician take an alternative path, setting out on a daring journey.

Less Talk More Rock

Artist and animator Eran Hilleli will share his professional journey, from his early works to his current endeavors, his inspiration, his craft, and more.

Jerusalem Premiere

The Legend of King Solomon

Dir.: Albert Hanan Kaminski
| 80 minutes

In this family animation adaptation of the Biblical story, the young Solomon must save the kingdom of Jerusalem from the evil devil Asmodeus. 

Cartoon Dinning

An animated culinary journey through the best food scenes in animated films. Tammi Bernstein and chef Osnat Hoffman with charming, bizarre and mouthwatering antidotes. 

Tehran Taboo

Dir.: Ali Soozandeh
| 93 minutes

A magnificent animated film that takes us to Tehran, a city of restrictions and religious laws where every transgression can lead to draconian punishment. Three women and a musician take an alternative path, setting out on a daring journey.

Rabbit School

Dir.: Ute von Münchow-Pohl
| 79 minutes

Max, an urban rabbit boy, gets trapped in an Easter rabbit school that is surrounded by a clever fox family scheming to take over Easter. Max has to learn the secret magic of Easter bunnies and where he truly belongs. 

Screened in Hebrew dubbing

The Legend of King Solomon

Dir.: Albert Hanan Kaminski
| 80 minutes

In this family animation adaptation of the Biblical story, the young Solomon must save the kingdom of Jerusalem from the evil devil Asmodeus. 

Around the World in 360

Virtual reality workshops for children. Using VR technology, we will visit breathtaking sites around the world. We will also learn how to shoot a VR film. 

The Lady and the Tramp

Dir.: Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson
| 76 minutes

Disney's classic about Lady, a cocker spaniel from a posh neighborhood, who becomes enamored of a scruffy, collarless mongrel who lives life as it comes. 

The LEGO Nijago Movie

Dir.: Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher, Bob Logan
| 101 minutes

When the city of Ninajo is in danger from the dark forces, six teenagers unite to protect it from Lord Garmadon and his armies. 

Around the World in 360

Virtual reality workshops for children. Using VR technology, we will visit breathtaking sites around the world. We will also learn how to shoot a VR film. 
Screening in the presence of director Hanan Kaminski

The Legend of King Solomon

Dir.: Albert Hanan Kaminski
| 80 minutes

In this family animation adaptation of the Biblical story, the young Solomon must save the kingdom of Jerusalem from the evil devil Asmodeus. 

Harvest - The Best Movies of 2017

Gala screening of the best animated films made in the Israel in the past year in a variety of categories: independent films, children films, music videos and student films.