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Noah is serving his final days in the army when a suspicious-looking Palestinian boy is arrested. Contrary to all guidelines and precautions Noah tries to listen to his gut feeling when dealing with him. A tilt at windmills.
received the Magda Meir Prize for Outstanding Graduation Film (Jerusalem Foundation), Best Film (Student Category) at the Haifa Film Festival, Best Narrative Short at the TISFF International Student Film Festival in Tbilisi, and was shortlisted for both the Ophir Award and the BAFTA Student Awards. The film was also selected for the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market Picks and screened at festivals such as the Jewish Film Festival Berlin, Shanghai Student Film Festival, ImagineIndia and more.
A short documentary by Gaia Elstein. Relative to its intended purpose as a resting place for the dead, the pet cemetery is teeming with life. Every day, it is filled with visitors who return time and again to pay their respects to the graves of their loyal companions. The film observes the diverse mourning rituals, unique to each person, reflecting the singular bond between individuals and their pets. Co-filmed with Mai Abadai Grebler.
Jerusalem Film Festival – Promising Creator Award, DocAviv Festival, SERET Film Festival Berlin
In the middle of the night, after a tough breakup, Nadav goes to visit an old friend he hasn’t seen for a long time.
Slamdance Film Festival
Music video for “Off The Radar” by Noga Erez, from her debut album, was directed and edited by Eden Kalif and Daniella Meroz, with co-production by Gil Fermon and Noga Hevyon. The video features unique visual imagery that complements the song’s electronic sound and social commentary.
The music video for “Eyes” by TATRAN, from their 2017 album No Sides, was directed and edited by Daniella Meroz and Eden Kalif. Shot in an ancient bell cave in Israel, the video features mysterious figures blending earthly and otherworldly elements, creating a mesmerizing visual experience. It was co-produced by Gil Fermon and Noga Hayun, with cinematography by Ofir Karlstadt.
The video received acclaim as a powerful artistic creation, combining innovative instrumental music with captivating visual imagery. It premiered on Atwood Magazine, which described it as “an audiovisual masterpiece that pushes us to think beyond the tangible world we know and embrace the new.”
The music video for “You Got Me Twisted” by Bint El Funk, from their album The Great & Glorious Yemenite Funky Thing, was directed by Eden Kalif. The video showcases the band in an energetic performance, blending elements of funk with traditional Yemeni music, highlighting the group’s unique style.
A short documentary by Gaia Elstein. Relative to its intended purpose as a resting place for the dead, the pet cemetery is teeming with life. Every day, it is filled with visitors who return time and again to pay their respects to the graves of their loyal companions. The film observes the diverse mourning rituals, unique to each person, reflecting the singular bond between individuals and their pets. Co-filmed with Mai Abadai Grebler.
I have been photographing stills for many years, with a particular focus on film photography in recent years. For me, shooting on film is not just a way to document the most intimate moments of daily life but also a tool for creating images that become an integral part of my work on cinematic projects, adding a layer of visual depth to every creation.
