In an era when streaming in Israel operate and expand via internet infrastructure—without licenses, regulation, or any obligation to support local content—the Israeli television industry is undergoing a continuous process of erosion and decline. The broadcasters who are still bound by original production requirements are losing audiences, their revenues are shrinking, and so is their investment in Israeli storytelling.
The new Original Productions Law seeks to correct this imbalance by requiring digital content providers to share responsibility for the preservation of local culture. It aims to establish a clear standard for investment in stories written, filmed, and created here, by local artists and creators. Without change, all public commitment to Israeli culture may soon disappear.
This panel will explore the consequences of regulatory absence, the debate surrounding the proposed legislation, and the critical question: Can the future of Israeli works be secured—or will we remain passive consumers of imported content that holds no trace of our lives, language, or identity?
Speakers include:
Eliran Elya, Filmmaker, Chair of the Israeli Directors Guild / Shula Spiegel, Producer / Shimon Elkabetz, Chairperson of the Israel Film Council / Yoram Mokady, Managing Director Universal Music Israel
Led by The Israeli Directors’ Guild.
Event open to the public, free admission.