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The Israeli Short Film Competition - Jury Members

The Israeli Short Film Competition - Jury Members
Estee Yacov-Mecklberg

Estee Yacov-Mecklberg is a leading Israeli film producer whose focus is on young female writers and directors, as well as on films addressing female issues. Her recent productions include Next to Her (Dir. Asaf Korman) and Sand Storm (Dir. Elite Zexer), which have won prestigious awards such as the Silver Hugo Award, Chicago and the Grand Jury Prize, Sundance.

Jonathan Gurfinkel

Writer and director Jonathan Gurfinkel has been active in the film and television industries for over 20 years. He is the director of the award-winning Israeli feature SIX ACTS, recipient of the 2013 Israeli Academy Award for Best Actress and the top prize at San Sebastian Film Festival’s Another Look Competition. Gurfinkel served as Head Director for the popular show A WONDERFUL COUNTRY (the Israeli equivalent of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE) and co-directed (together with Hagai Levi) the drama series THE ACCURSED.

Josh Berger

Josh Berger is President & Managing Director, Warner Bros. UK, Ireland and Spain, overseeing Warner Bros.’ business activities in the three territories, and the President of Harry Potter Global Franchise Development, leading Warner Bros.’ expanded creative partnership with J.K. Rowling. Josh is the Chairman of the British Film Institute (BFI), having been a BFI Governor since 2011.