The Israeli short film “Orbit” won the best short film award in the science fiction category at the Los Angeles Short Film Festival. The film directed by Noni Geffen, starring Diane Schwartz and in collaboration with Tel Aviv University, tells the story of Geffen (Schwartz), a witty and somewhat skeptical influencer, who goes on an intriguing mission in the desert alongside Maroane (Abigail Borg), a talented photographer. There they meet Amnon (Ohad Knoller), an astrophysicist who is convinced that he has made contact with extraterrestrial beings.
The film was praised for its direction, for the performances of Knoller and Schwartz, and for the themes it raises. “Orbit” tells the tenacity of the human spirit, the meaning of true connections and the eternal search for meaning in the universe.
Winning the prize is an important achievement for Israeli film, and it indicates that Israeli cinema continues to be groundbreaking and internationally recognized.
The film “Orbit” is a 25-minute short film, created in collaboration with Tel Aviv University. The film was produced during the Corona epidemic, and it is a testimony to the power of Israeli creativity even in this challenging time.
Winning the award is an important achievement for Israeli cinema, and it indicates that Israeli cinema continues to be groundbreaking and receives international recognition.
The win is also an expression of the success of Diane Schwartz, who was chosen to participate in the film while she was still at the beginning of her career. Winning the award is a significant milestone for her, and she is expected to continue appearing in movies and TV shows in the future.
The movie “Orbit” is an exciting and thought-provoking movie, and it is an important addition to Israeli cinema.
