Copro28, Israel’s leading documentary market, will be held in Tel Aviv next month in a hybrid online and in-person format.
Participants can expect a wide range of projects, from a documentary about Israel’s most famous OnlyFans creator (‘The Fans Are Mine’) and the adjoining ‘I Am Eyes’ on October 7th, to projects about Eurovision singer Esther Ofarim (‘Esther’) and ‘What Are You Willing to Die For?’ This gives spectators a glimpse into the frenetic world of women’s motorcycle racing.
Other projects address politics and ongoing instability in the Middle East, including “Druzeland” and “Conspiracies Against the West,” about Soviet-inspired disinformation campaigns. There are also a number of documentaries about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, such as “Duguri,” about the friendship between a Palestinian rapper and an Israeli educator, and “Women of Peace,” about Israeli and Palestinian women advocating for unity and reconciliation.
Organized by the Israel Content Marketing Foundation, the market will showcase more than 40 new Israeli documentary projects. It also includes a Pitch Forum, which facilitates one-on-one meetings and hosts the annual documentary conference run by CoPro and the Israel Documentary Forum. CoPro has become a leading source of top-class content for distribution companies in North America and Europe, with more than 700 co-production and partnership agreements signed during its tenure.
More than 70 participants have been confirmed to attend, representing film organizations from around the world, including broadcast networks, production companies, distributors and major studios in the international industry.
“At a time of increasing polarization, uncertainty and conflict around the world, we believe that the role of culture and cultural institutions is more important than ever,” said CoPro Executive Director Pnina Halfon Lang.
“Documentary films have the power to not only reflect reality, but also create space for complexity, empathy, and meaningful dialogue across borders and perspectives. At Copro, we remain committed to supporting independent Israeli filmmakers, preserving diverse voices and nuanced storytelling, and continuing to build bridges through culture and creativity.”
CoPro 28 will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel from June 8th to 12th.
Things to note are:
“The fans are mine”
Directed by Omer Toib
Synopsis: “26-year-old Yaden Lasry, who grew up in a traditional household in Jerusalem, has become Israel’s most famous OnlyFans creator. The film explores whether her provocative online identity can coexist with her desire for love, motherhood, and family life, as she examines what it means to live as an adult content creator in the digital age.”
“Shalom”
Directed by Meytal Zwieri
Synopsis: “Rhinoceros Shalom, a beloved resident of Jerusalem’s Biblical Zoo, is cared for by Rushdi, a Palestinian Muslim, and Gilad, an Israeli Jew. The two must broker peace between two powerful male rhinos who share a cramped habitat while navigating their differences over how Shalom should be treated following his injury.”
“Daguri”
Works directed by David Blumenfeld
Synopsis: “Dugry follows two unlikely friends, Israeli educator Uriya Rosenman and Palestinian rapper Sameh Zakut. Through music and raw, unfiltered dialogue – Dugri Talk – they challenge inherited narratives, sparking a movement and an international tour. But war and personal loss begin to tear their bonds apart, reflecting the conflict that surrounds them.”
“Druzeland”
Directed by Yoav Kleinman
Synopsis: “United by a visionary dream of Druze autonomy, Israeli activists and Syrian freedom fighters join forces in the aftermath of post-Assad genocide and Syria’s chaos to embark on an inspiring and life-saving mission for the future of their people.”
“What are you willing to die for?”
Director: Shai Gul
Synopsis: “The first Women’s World Motorcycle Championship is the ultimate setting for a father-daughter relationship that reaches its limits. At 250 km/h, their ambitions, fears and emotions are on camera as they face their biggest questions: What are they willing to die for, and what are they willing to live for?”
“The future is peaceful”
Director: Uli Levy
Synopsis: “In one of the world’s most volatile conflict zones, Maoz Yinon and Aziz Abu Salah, both Jewish and Muslim, embark on a journey to find peace after suffering devastating human losses. Confronting violence, extremism, hatred, and self-doubt, they explore new possibilities for how Israelis and Palestinians can coexist.”
“Center of the Storm”
Director: Yonatan Nir, Dan Lior
Synopsis: “On the plains of Tornado Alley, filmmaker Dan Lior teams up with storm chaser Michael Snyder on a six-year quest for the perfect tornado. Beneath the world’s deadliest storm, buried anxieties, grief, and childhood trauma begin to surface, and the journey becomes a space for reflection, reflection, and healing.”
“I Am Eyes”
Director: Tal Barda, Michal Warshai
Synopsis: “The IDF’s Field Observer Program began as a breakthrough. Twenty-five years later, it has become a cautionary tale against institutional failure. Through the eyes of the women who saw it all, a story of mission, friendship, abandonment, and the cost of dedication to the system that failed them emerges.”
“Women of Peace”
Directed by Keren Shayo
Synopsis: “At a time when even talking about peace can be seen as a betrayal, a group of Israeli and Palestinian women join forces to find long-term solutions. Through their eyes, this film reveals the personal cost of their choices and the invisible toll that war takes on women’s lives.”
“Out at 6 o’clock”
Directed by Livi Kessel
Synopsis: “A teenage girl’s relationship with an older man slowly isolates her from everything she knows. Although he never physically hits her, fear pervades their isolated world. Through the eight research-based steps that precede the murder of an intimate partner, ‘Out at Six’ explores the hidden dynamics of an abusive relationship.”
“Esther”
Directed by Shaked Goren
Synopsis: “A late-night phone call between wartime Tel Aviv and Hamburg unravels the story of legendary singer Esther Ofarim. The film traces the myth of an artist who refused to become either a public or national symbol, and explores the cost of choosing silence over the spotlight.”
“Woman in White”
Directed by Emmanuel Mayer
Synopsis: “Behind the scenes of Israeli foreign policy stands Tamar Golan, a mysterious woman in white who operated in the shadows of diplomacy and power. Was she a Mossad operative, the lover of a powerful leader, or the hidden architect of the Israeli-Egyptian peace agreement? This film reveals the story of a forgotten woman erased from the history books.”
“Point of No Return: Israel at the Crossroads of Democracy”
Director: Tal Inbar, Amit Farbman
Synopsis: “After rescuing a young civilian on October 7, former Israeli general Yair Golan has emerged as a fearless voice against the Netanyahu government and the war in Gaza. In the run-up to the 2026 elections, this film follows his transformation into a leading political figure, offering an intimate portrait of a nation on the brink of chaos.”
