#Work in Progress synopsis
#Work in Progress
web-series
Eight social activists meet with eight of the most popular Youtubers in Israel.
synopsis
What happens when a popular gay Youtuber meets an ultra-orthodox Jewish woman in one of Israel’s most conservative neighborhoods?
How does a Russian woman, mother of one of the most well-known Youtubers in Israel, respond to her son hosting a Muslim, vegan feminist at their home?
In their new web-series, The Heymann Brothers (“Mr. Gaga”, “Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?”) match up eight social activists with the most famous and influential Youtubers in Israel. These encounters bring together people of contrasting backgrounds and reveal a surprising side to the familiar challenges present in Israeli society, while reminding us once again about people’s ability to connect despite their differences and social stigmas.
Created by Barak Heymann & Tomer Heymann
Directors: BARAK HEYMANN, NADAN PINES, TOMER HEYMANN
Producers: BARAK HEYMANN, TOMER HEYMANN
Cinematographers: NADAN PINES, URI LEVI, DUDU ITZHAKI, YANIV LINTON, YORAM MILLO, OMRI TAKOA, EYAL BEN MOSHE, RACHELI RUSINEK, TOMER STEINBERG, ROTEM AZULAY
Editors: SHAI CARMELI POLLAK, YULA GIDRON, YONATHAN ZUR, YOTAM WAX, ALON GREENBERG
Research: TALI SHAMIR WERZBERGER
With the support of:
YouTube Creators for Change/Channel 8 HOT/Dibur Acher
What happens when a popular gay Youtuber meets an ultra-orthodox Jewish woman in one of Israel’s most conservative neighborhoods?
How does a Russian woman, mother of one of the most well-known Youtubers in Israel, respond to her son hosting a Muslim, vegan feminist at their home?
In their new web-series, The Heymann Brothers (“Mr. Gaga”, “Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?”) match up eight social activists with the most famous and influential Youtubers in Israel. These encounters bring together people of contrasting backgrounds and reveal a surprising side to the familiar challenges present in Israeli society, while reminding us once again about people’s ability to connect despite their differences and social stigmas.
“A short, accurate documentation of different sides of Israeli society…. extremely relevant to our time… an important document.”
Hanan Brandes , Makor Rishon
“Thought provoking without being moralistic or falling into clichés”
Maya Paz, TimeOut Israel
PRESS LINKS
3 April 2018 Makor Rishon: “Short and on point: series that are worth of your time.” (Hebrew)
21 October 2017 Times of Israel: “Tales of love and tolerance told on YouTube.”
14 September 2017 TimeOut Israel: Article + Interview (Hebrew)
- Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival
- Jewish Motifs Film Festival
- Terra di Tutti Film Festival
- UK Jewish Film Festival
- Denver Jewish Film Festival
- Maine Jewish Film Festival
- Family Film Project Film Festival
