Seret Film Festival special guests

This year’s SERET London brings you not only the best of Israeli cinema—but also the incredible people behind it. Join us for exclusive Q&A sessions with the actors, directors, and creators shaping today’s film landscape.

Sasson Gabay  actor Film - Bliss TV - Kugel   Internationally renowned for The Band’s Visit, Gabay is one of Israel’s most iconic actors. With a career spanning film, TV, and Broadway, he continues to inspire audiences around the world.

Mili Avital actress  TV - Kugel   A familiar face in both Hollywood and Israeli cinema, Avital won the Israeli Academy Award at 19 and has starred in numerous film and TV roles. She currently splits her time between London and New York.

Noa Koler actress Film - Halisa   Best known for her powerful performance in The Wedding Plan, Koler is one of Israel’s leading actresses, praised for her emotional depth and authenticity.

Roy Asaf actor, director, script writer Films - Cabaret Total, Bliss,The Art of Waiting, wounded Land   One of Israel’s top actors, Roy Assaf has won multiple awards for both film and theatre. His credits include Matchmaking, Bliss, Wedding Doll, and The Kind Words. He also makes his directorial debut with Cabaret Total.

Nelly Tagar actress Film - The Art of Waiting   A brilliant actress and comedian, Tagar is known for Zero Motivation, Sisters, and Past Life. She balances sharp comedy with serious drama, earning both laughs and critical acclaim.

Shemi Zarhin director Film - Bliss   Director of audience favourites like Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi and Aviva My Love, Zarhin is also a bestselling author. His storytelling is emotional, layered, and uniquely Israeli.

Erez Tadmor director Films - Soda, Matchmaking 2, The Art of Waiting, Wounded Land   Director and screenwriter of Matchmaking, Soda, and Wounded Land, Tadmor is known for blending social realism with intimate storytelling and visual elegance.

Maya Dreifuss director Film - Highway 65   Filmmaker and professor at Tel Aviv University, Dreifuss presents her second feature film, Highway 65, following her award-winning debut She Is Coming Home. Her work has screened in Cannes and other international festivals.

Itay Tamir producer Film - Of dogs and men   A producer and founder of Laila Films, Tamir has brought to life acclaimed films like The Cakemaker, Policeman, and Red Cow. He’s a leading force in Israeli indie cinema.

Shirit Gal Kedar writer &..