Two actresses, one white and one black, have made it to the final callbacks for the role of a lifetime— to play Anne Frank in an upcoming staged production. But as the topic of color-blind casting makes its way into the audition room, the controversial question emerges: who is best suited to portray Anne Frank? Based on the original play Anne, written by Adi Eshman. Part of our International Short Film Series. Underwritten by Riva Gambert in honor of Nilly Keren-Paz &amp; Claire Vaserman. Co-sponsor: Diablo Valley Hadassah.

ANNE

Ari performs as a Jewish Drag King, much to the confusion of their family. Idolizing real-life hero, Pepi Littman, who carved out a space for Drag Kings over 100 years ago, opens up a space for acceptance in the present. Mature Audiences. Part of our International Short Film Series. Underwritten by Riva Gambert in honor of Nilly Keren-Paz &amp; Claire Vaserman. Co-sponsor: Diablo Valley Hadassah.

MAKE ME A KING

Hoping to say Kaddish after their mother's death, Leah and Ariel find themselves one person short of a Minyan-a quorum of ten Jewish adults required for evening prayer service. As a result, they turn to an unconventional solution. Part of our International Short Film Series. Underwritten by Riva Gambert in honor of Nilly Keren-Paz &amp; Claire Vaserman. Co-sponsor: Diablo Valley Hadassah.

MINYAN DUTY

Photographer Olive returns from work to find her new flatmate, Nina, in desperate need of photos to enter a beauty pageant. Olive photographs Nina then discovers the shocking truth behind the beauty pageant. Mature Audiences. Part of our International Short Film Series. Underwritten by Riva Gambert in honor of Nilly Keren-Paz &amp; Claire Vaserman. Co-sponsor: Diablo Valley Hadassah.

MISS.

Yael is driving home when she is suddenly hit from behind. Her car is then high-jacked with her baby in the back seat. This short, heart-wrenching movie presents the complex relationship between the Jewish and Palestinian residents of the Samaria region, and how human connections help to overcome the obstacles between them. Based on a true story. Part of our International Short Film Series. Underwritten by Riva Gambert in honor of Nilly Keren-Paz &amp; Claire Vaserman. Co-sponsor: Diablo Valley Hadassah.

NO LIMITS

At the onset of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, a Persian-Jewish mother must choose between her patriotism to her country or her responsibility to her family. Part of our International Short Film Series. Underwritten by Riva Gambert in honor of Nilly Keren-Paz &amp; Claire Vaserman. Co-sponsor: Diablo Valley Hadassah.

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