Start New Game

by Shai Ezra

Tel-Aviv University, Israel

Synopsis

After an ugly fight, 17 years old Gil makes his little brother run away from home. Gil and his father Avishai embark on a journey, searching for the missing brother. In the story of Gil maturing and sobering up, a father-son relationship is being rediscovered.

Director's biography

34 years old, born and raised in a small town called Neve Monoson in the center of Israel, currently living in south Tel-Aviv.
Studied film in high school and is a 1st degree graduate from the Steve Tisch Film and Television school in Tel-Aviv University.
An Independent film director and writer, video editor, After Effect editor, and assistant director. Currently working as a location scouter and manager in Israeli film and television industry ("Shtisel", "Manaic", "The Art of Waiting", "Honeymood", "The Lesson" and more). Also works as a city tour guide around the city of Tel-Aviv. This is his 3rd short movie.

Credits

Director: Shai Ezra

Screenplay: Shai Ezra

Cinematography: Stephan Stelman

Editing: Yohai Malka

Music: Didi Erez

Specifications

Original title: Start New Game

Running time: 28'

Film type: Fiction

Country: Israel

Completion date: April 2023