Lead by the belief that cinematic creation has the power to spur social change, the festival initiates what will become its flagship project in the coming years: "The Film Bus". A group of students form Israel and abroad embark on a week-long trip across the country, organizing unmediated encounters with young people from diverse populations, and creating films that speak of them. This year, the festival grants Livio Carmeli with a certificate of appreciation for his many years of work in the festival and at the Film and Television Department's archive.