The independent short film competition is established In the attempt and desire to raise the profile of the short film genre and to provide a platform for young filmmakers who, after graduating, are beginning to find their way in the industrey. Likewise, the event “Islands in the Stream” bids welcome to local industry people and invites them to show and talk about short films that inspired them. The "Short on the Way" project promises not to leave the screenwriters behind, and grants short and original scripts of students. Chair of judges this year is the acclaimed and award-winning Israeli filmmaker, Ronit Elkabetz.