Israeli Culture Minister Pulls Funding from Ophir Awards After Palestinian-Themed Film “The Sea” Wins Top Prize
In Israel, the crazy cuts both ways. The Israeli film industry was rocked this morning when Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar announced the government would halt public funding for the Ophir Awards, Israel’s top film honors. The announcement c
ISRAEL: The Takeover of Israeli Cinema: Politics, Corruption, and Cultural Erosion
Israeli Cinema Under Siege: Government Reforms, Alleged Corruption, and a Fight for Artistic Survival The Israeli film industry, once celebrated for its groundbreaking work on both local and international stages, now finds itself at a critical crossr
POLAND: A Success Story – Polish Film Institute Falling Into Ruin, Corrupted Head Fired
Thanks to readers contribution, we’re bringing you a success story from Poland, where the local filmmakers were able to bring about the replacement of an allegedly corrupt head of the Polish Institute, appointed by the previous anti liberal and