Project Detail

Children No More: "Were and Are Gone"

Children No More: "Were and Are Gone"

Synopsis

Israeli peace activists hold silent vigils in Tel Aviv, displaying photos of Gaza's young victims. Despite facing public backlash, their wordless demonstrations powerfully highlight war's human cost.
Official Selection DOC NYC 2025
Academy Awards 2026 - Best Documentary Short Film - Nomination

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
36 min
Director
Hilla Medalia
Producer
Hilla Medalia, Yael Melamede, Sheila Nevins (producer)
Co-Producer
Mariel Ostrower
Executive Producer
Vesna Cudic, Libby Lenkinski, Hayley Reynolds, Avner Shahaf, Siobhan Sinnerton
Editor
Erez Laufer
Director of Photography
Avner Shahaf
Composer
Daniel Markovich

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

US, Israel, UK co-production

Full Story (US), Medalia Productions (IL), SALTY Features (US), Sky (UK)

Sky

Vesna Cudic

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