The series, which aired on KAN 11 back in October, stars some of Israel's highest profile actors.
The movie industry in Israel, like virtually every other sector, has taken a huge hit due to the coronavirus, so any influx of revenue is desperately needed.
The winners of the Israeli, International and Short Film competitions at Docaviv will be eligible to compete for the Best Documentary Feature/Short at the Oscars.
Israeli Film Day is an initiative of the Culture and Sport Ministry and the Film Industry Association.
The films will include Israeli movies that have premiered this year, as well as movies that have not yet been released.
The Jerusalem Film Festival will run through August 5 at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and other theaters throughout the city.
The director is being sought for a romantic comedy written by Savion Einstein.
President Reuven Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, noted film buffs hosted filmmakers from Jerusalem's Ma'aleh School of Film.
During the week, most of the more than 35 screenings played to full houses or close to it, the highest attendance record to date for this festival.
Several Israeli features will make their debut at the famed festival.
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