ABOUT SERET INTERNATI0NAL
THE LARGEST ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD
UNITED BY CINEMA
SERET International is the largest Israeli film festival in the world, dedicated to sharing the best of Israeli cinema with global audiences. Since our launch in the UK in 2012, we have expanded to Germany, the Netherlands, Chile, Argentina, and, most recently, Spain. Each year, we showcase a diverse selection of feature films, documentaries, shorts, and television productions that highlight Israel’s vibrant storytelling and creative talent.
WE BUILD BRIDGES
Our festivals bring audiences closer to Israel’s top filmmakers, actors, and creators through engaging Q&A sessions and special events. These interactions provide unique insights into the stories behind the films, the creative process, and the dynamic cultural landscape of Israel. Israeli cinema reflects the country’s diversity, blending different cultures, traditions, and perspectives to spark meaningful conversations and challenge perceptions.
BEYOND THE SCREEN
SERET International is an independent, non-political, and non-religious organization committed to showcasing Israeli culture through film and television. We aim to present contemporary and thought-provoking cinema that fosters cultural exchange and deeper understanding. By creating a space for artistic collaboration between Israeli and international filmmakers, we encourage creative innovation and global connections that transcend borders.
DONATE & SUPPORT
The success of the festival depends largely on the support of our donors and sponsors. SERET International makes a significant investment to present the finest new films made in Israel in the last year.
By becoming a contributor, you play a crucial role in this creative process by allowing us to continue to expand our programming and present the Israeli cinema that has become synonymous with SERET. In appreciation for your support, SERET can offer you a wide array of exclusive benefits.
SERET INTERNATIONAL is a recognised charity and your gift is tax deductible.
If you have questions or would like information about sponsorship packages and donations, please email: odelia@seret-international.org
Meet the Team
Founders: Odelia Haroush, Patty Hochmann, Anat Koren
MANAGMENT TEAM
Odelia Haroush – Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Odelia Haroush, an Israeli based in London, is a member of the Israeli Film Academy.
She holds a Master’s degree in Communications and brings extensive experience across a variety of fields, including advertising, marketing, public relations, production, and promotion.
Odelia plays a central role in overseeing the entire SERET Festival across all countries, with a particular focus on Europe. As the festival’s manager, she is responsible for its strategic direction, fundraising efforts, and the day-to-day management of all festival operations. Her leadership and vision have been key in expanding SERET into a major international platform for Israeli cinema.
Patty Hochmann – Co-Founder and Artistic Director
Based in Israel, Patty Hochmann is a member of the Israeli Film Academy and possesses an exceptional depth of knowledge of Israeli film and television. Her passion for the medium is reflected in her role as Artistic Director of SERET, where she ensures the festival showcases cutting-edge, high-quality Israeli productions. Under her guidance, SERET features the work of both established and emerging filmmakers, maintaining its reputation as a leading global festival for Israeli cinema.
Eliana Bekier Perlman - SERET UK producer
Based in the UK, Eliana is an Israeli actress and producer who has made significant contributions to the arts and culture industries in Israel. Alongside her acting career, Eliana has transitioned into producing, showcasing her ability to bring creative projects to life.
She has lent her expertise to the UK Jewish Film Festival and is currently working as a producer for SERET, the Israeli film festival. Based in London, Eliana also assists SERET with other festivals across Europe, furthering her impact on the international film scene.
INTERNATIONAL TEAM
Daedalos – Creative Directors
The Daedalos team, Sharon Harel and Tally Kellner Gazit, have been designing continually for over twenty years for a variety of clients with endless needs. Deadalos communicates through art and image and typography, combining texts with pictures, shapes and colors. And they create messaging that is loud and clear, and places companies large and small firmly on the world stage.
Dror Pinto – Marcom
Dror has over 18 years experience as a content creator, marketing expert and a storyteller – all stemming from the fact that he has a passion for all the good that life has to offer. After moving from Tel Aviv to Berlin a few years ago, he launched a boutique agency he named WORD, and works with top brands in the German capital.
SHORT FILMS COMPETITION JUDGES
The SERET Festival organizes an annual short film competition exclusively for alumni of Israeli film schools. This initiative highlights and supports emerging talent in the Israeli film industry. Each year, a winning short film is selected from the competition, and the film is given the opportunity to be screened at SERET's major festivals across Europe, providing valuable exposure on an international stage and contributing to the promotion of Israeli cinema worldwide.
Short film competition judges:
Odelia Haroush
Odelia Haroush, based in London, is a member of the Israeli Film Academy with a Master's in Communications. She leads the SERET Festival, focusing on strategy, fundraising, and operations, expanding it into a global platform for Israeli cinema.
Patty Hochmann
Patty Hochmann, based in Israel and a member of the Israeli Film Academy, directs SERET’s artistic vision, showcasing innovative Israeli films and supporting both established and emerging filmmakers.
Eliana Bekier Perlman
Eliana Bekier Perlman, an Israeli actress and producer in the UK, works with SERET and the UK Jewish Film Festival, supporting SERET's festivals across Europe and promoting Israeli cinema internationally.
Ilana Wegrzyn
Ilana Wegrzyn is a trained psychotherapist and art curator, focused on exploring the human psyche through art. She curates exhibitions that reflect emotional and psychological themes, using art as a medium to understand and express complex human experiences.
FESTIVALS’ REPRESENTATIVES AND CONSULTANTS
UK
SERET International Limited
31 Fairview Way, Edgware HA8 8JE, UK
+44 7711 421634 odelia@seret-international.org
Registration Number: 07920225
Charity Number: 1148131
Board Members
Noa Shacham
Nurit Karol
Shirit Kedar
GERMANY
SERET International e.V.
c/o Kanzlei Blagodarov Balticusstraße 2, 81243 Munich, Germany
+44 7711 421634
odelia@seret-international.org
Registration Number: 208076
Tax Number: 143/221/6120
Board Members
Noa Shacham
Eliyao Haroush
Saar Yogev
Maya Zehden
Naama Blagodarov
Odelia Haroush
Patty Hochmann
NETHERLANDS
Stichting SERET Netherlands
Oranje Nassaulaan 20A, 1075 AN Amsterdam, The Netherlands
+44 7711 421634
odelia@seret-international.org
Registration Number: 75125900
RSIN Number: 8601.53.320
Limor Levy – Local Representative
Israeli born, and based in Amstelveen. Limor is a graphic designer with a focus in marketing and advertising. She is on the management committee of stichting “Mokum Ivri” and director in the Israeli web magazine ‘Dutchtown’. Limor manages various educational musical initiatives for the Jewish community in NL with the foundation ‘Moca’.
Riki Nudler – Maatricht representative
Israeli born, based in Maastricht since 2004. With experience in HR and a background in IT, Riki is part of the management team of ‘Dutchtown’, an Israeli magazine in the Netherlands. Among being a community leader, Riki takes an active part in the international and the Israeli communities in Limburg.
Board Members
Noa Shacham
Shai Kutner
Hanna Luden
SOUTH AMERICA
Alan Fischer – Executive producer
Alan Fischer is a Chilean film director and passionate storyteller born in San Francisco, CA. He studied film and television production at USC and has 10+ years of experience directing films and leading multi-platform projects. He produces out of his Chile-shingle Ant Fire Productions.
Board Members
Patty Hochmann
Alan Fischer
Dalia Pollak
SPAIN
Noa Hadad- Co Founder and Local Producer of Seret Spain
Between Barcelona and Tel Aviv, Noa Hadad is an Actress, Writer, Producer and Director. While Creating contents that got over one million views, and an international short film that was made & screened in Germany and got to the semifinals of an indie festival in L.A, she has played in The Cameri Theater, in a co-production feature between Argentina and Israel, and also took part in Tv series and an international Web Series in English. Noa’s passion for showing the beauty of Israel to the world throw the aspects of her life, is what led her to us, and to creating together The Seret festival in Spain.