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The Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute (IEICI) is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to support and advance Israeli exporters and companies planning to enter the global arena. The Institute helps Israeli exporters develop business alliances and networks, as well as enhance collaborations and strategic partnerships with overseas business entities. Since its establishment in 1958, the IEICI has provided thousands of Israeli exporters a variety of services and tools for international success.

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Together with the activity in Israel, the Administration operates a network of economic representatives who constitute the operational arm of the Ministry in the markets abroad.

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Table of Content

Ananey Communications Group 5 Armoza Formats 6 Artza LTD 7 Cinephill 8 CreatIt Studio 9 Dori Media Group 10 Drama Team 11 Endemol Shine Israel 12 Gil Formats 13 Go2Films 14 July August Productions 15 Keshet International 16 Koda Communication LTD 17 L. Benasuly Productions LTD 18 Matar Formats 19 NEXTV Productions 20 Reshet Media Ltd 21 Ruth Diskin Films Ltd 22 Screenz Cross Media 23 Studio Glam 24 Tanin productions & TV 25 Tedy Productions 26 TTV Productions 27 United Channels Movies – UCM 28 United Studios of Israel 29 The 1st International TV Formats Conference

Ananey Communications Group

Founded in 1996 by Udi Miron, Ananney Communications Group is “We hope to a leading multi-channel television company headed by Co-CEOs: Orly Atlas Katz & Sharon Lamberger. With 14 diverse channels and establish more exclusive representation of the Viacom brands in Israel (including collaborations with MTV, MTV Music, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon & Nick Jr), Ananey channels reach out to almost every household in Israel. international media companies”. The company develops and produces the #1 hit Kids and Teens shows in Israel, as well as scripted drama & comedy, entertainment, factual and lifestyle formats.

Ananey is the home of two production companies: Nutz Productions- a leading producer for all the original content of Viacom brands in Israel as well as other Israeli networks and Sha-maim- which specializes in development and production of lifestyle content. Every year, Ananey produces and develops over 500 hours of local and international programming. Recently, The Greenhouse - Nickelodeon Israel's daily drama hit was acquired by Netflix and Nutz Productions will produce the global version. This is the first time an original Israeli series has been sold to the popular SVOD platform for a remake production. In addition, several of Ananey’s programs (to name just a few: Market Values, The Green Project and Street Food around the World) have been purchased by distinguished international channels, such as National Geographic & Discovery Latin America. Ananey also owns and operates Mars Games - an Israeli pioneer in interactive technology and the group’s in-house post-production company, Post Office, is one of the leading creative firms in Israel.

www.ananey.com Hila Pachter VP International Relations & Communications [email protected]

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Armoza Formats

Established in 2005, Armoza Formats has become a key player in the international content market, rapidly growing to be one of the top independent distributors of global content. Taking the best of Israeli and international creative talent, Armoza Formats spearheads the emergence of compelling content in today's dynamic market. Our mission is to meet the challenges of the fast-changing media industry with creative broadcast solutions.

With over 85 formats in our catalogue and productions currently in over 35 countries globally, Armoza Formats has a proven track record of success across all genres – from spectacular prime time entertainment show ‘I Can Do That!’, now licensed in over 20 countries, to hit game show ‘Still Standing’, which has now aired “To bring our new more than 3,000 episodes globally, and from docu-reality format formats to key ‘Connected’ to reality game-show ‘Upgrade’, both on air in over 10 territories. Our partners comprise of broadcasters and production territories and to companies across the globe, including with NBC USA, BBC UK, TVA continue Canada, TF1 France, Channel 4 UK, RTL Germany, HBO, TV2 strengthening our Norway, RAI Italy, Globo Brazil, Azteca Mexico and ZEE TV India. relationships with our clients”

Company specifications: Distribution | Content Creation

www.armozaformats.com Avi Armoza Amos Neumann Sales Team CEO COO [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Artza LTD

USP - prestigious and large scale production house specializing in creating original scripted and non-scripted formats. Innovations of the company – a unique development strategy from a content as well a business POV. Success stories – more than a dozen original formats sold and produced in over 30 territories. Fast growing film production arm. Relevant markets – global. Company size – about 30-80 employees, depending on production volume. Main businesses – TV and film production.

“To co-develop and co-produce scripted and non-scripted formats with like-minded producers from around the world”

Company specifications: Production

Main interest: Scripted | Factual | Formats and Docs

www.artza.co.il Dafna Prenner Shai Eines CO-CEO CO-CEO [email protected] [email protected]

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CINEPHIL

Cinephil is an international sales and advisory firm, which has a “With a history of strong reputation for securing international distribution, broadcasting and financing deals for documentaries from all over selling unique and the world on behalf of film producers and directors. award-winning films, Cinephil also acts as Main focus of business – Documentary Films a strategic advisor Size of company – 7 employees Relevant markets – Worldwide TV and Film Industries and co-producer” Success stories – 4 Oscar nominees: The Gatekeepers, The Act of Killing, The Look of Silence, Claude Lanzmann-Spectress of The Shoah Innovations of the company – Educational platform

Company specifications: Sales Agent | Co-Producer

Main interest: Docs

www.cinephil.com Philippa Kowarsky Ori Bader Olivier Tournaud Managing Director Sales & Acquisitions Sales Manager [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Createit Studio

CreateIt Studio is an innovative platform for the exploration of new ideas and development of TV formats that appeal to a worldwide audience.

The studio also serves as a meeting place for young art enthusiasts in Israel. We encourage creative minds to join a collaborative team to brainstorm, receive input and exchange ideas. In addition, young creative are provided the opportunity to receive guidance about financing, seek legal advice, and be mentored in the development of TV shows and documentaries. Shy Brameli states, “The wisdom is to produce a lot with minimum resources.”

For relatively new players in the field, Createit Studio's Shy Barmeli “We hope to make & Ori Dror have managed to create a huge splash in the television new business scene with hit formats such as "Raid the Cage", "Pull Over", "Point of You”, “Selfie” and “Shoot me if I’m wrong”. connections and expand our reach to As avid followers of advances in technology and global trends, our global audiences & team of creators constantly strives to use transmedia storytelling to develop engaging TV formats that can appeal to any territory, clients” language and age group. We believe in being new trend setters and we’re always eager to show the world the next big thing!

www.createit.tv Shy Barmeli Ori Dror Liz Bar CEO & Founder Creative Director Marketing Director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Dori Media Group

Dori Media Group is an international group of media companies, located in Israel, Switzerland, Argentina and the Philippines. The group produces and distributes TV and New Media content, broadcasts various TV channels and operates video-content internet sites. The group owns approximately 6,000 TV hours, more than 7,000 3 minute clips, 120 - 9 minute webisodes and around 556 1-5 minute cellular episodes. Our catalogue contains weekly and daily series, reality and entertainment formats and kids that we sells to a wide variety of audiences in more than 100 countries. Dori Media, through Dori TLV, owns and operates, together with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) two daily drama channels, Viva and Viva Plus, carried by all Israeli multi-channel platforms, as well as an AVOD service offering daily dramas to Israeli surfers through “To deepen the viva.walla.com. In Indonesia, the company owns and operates penetration of our together with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) a daily drama channel and operating Baby TV. Israeli formats in clients all over the - Dori TLV also provides EPG services. world” - Dori Media Paran and Dori Media Darset produce top-end series, daily dramas as well as feature films for the Israeli and international markets. - Dori Media Contenidos produces fiction in Argentina for local and international markets. - Dori Media Spike packages, produces and operates the main movie channels on the Israeli cable TV platform and general entertainment channels on all Israeli TV multi-channel platforms. - MeMeMe Studios produce content for Youtube and other destination sites, as well as third party rights management. - Dori Media OT is the group’s technical services arm, including subtitling, dubbing, format conversion etc.

www.dorimedia.com Mrs. Revital Basel Mrs. Michal Nashiv Mr. Yoni Paran VP Sales VP Marketing Dori Media Darset Dori Media Group Dori Media Group Dori Media Paran

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Drama Team

DRAMA TEAM was founded by the leading producers Mosh Danon, INOSAN PRODUCTIONS & Chaim Sharir, Yezirah Ivrit. The company specializes in producing international TV Series, including HOSTAGES, Israeli and US versions (winner of “The Golden Nymph” at the Monte Carlo IFF), IN TREATMENT (remake by HBO, and over 10 more territories), THE X LIST (remake by NBC).

Drama Team’s standing in the international market has grown extensively in the last few years. The company has been co-developing a large amount of new content with European production companies, distributors and broadcasters. Among them JERUSALEM a crime drama series in co-development with Haut et Court TV (France), Nadcon (Germany) & ITV (UK) and WARS “We hope to find INC a suspense drama series series in co-development with worldwide partners Federation Entertainment (France). to develop, produce Danon has been involved in a wide range of projects and has and sell high-quality, managed several production companies. He served as Chairman of emotional and the Israeli Film & TV Producers Association and was recently elected as the Chairman of the Israeli Academy of Film & TV. In contemporary TV 2011 he received the honorary degree of “Chevalier des Arts et des drama series Letters” from the French Minister of Culture and Communication. together” Sharir was the Content VP of Reshet Broadcasting (Israeli Channel 2). He was also one of the founders of the Israeli Academy of Film & TV and served as the Chairman of the Academy for several years and served as Chairman of the Israeli Film & TV Producers Association. Sharir & Danon are both members of the EFA.

Company specifications: Production | Content Creation

Main interest: Scripted High Quality International TV Series

Chaim Sharir Mosh Danon Dorit Perel Producer Producer Head of Operations [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Endemol Shine Israel

Endemol Shine Israel creates and produces both original content “we hope to find and localized international formats. The company was founded in 2002 (Formally known as Kuperman good business Productions). In 2013 it became the Israeli branch of the Endemol partner to present Shine Group. Our multi-genre formats have won great success both in domestic and sell our formats” and the international markets. Among the company's international successes is Traffic Light, Israel's most popular comedy. The international EMMY award winning show was sold to American Fox network, Russian CTC and China. An additional successful format includes The Orpheus Project, which has been sold to Holland. Other notable shows include Big Brother Israel, Fast Cash, Beauty and the Baker, Lost in Africa, La La Land, Royal Chef, and The Successor. We have opened the Endemol Shine Israel Studio as well as have 8 scripted formats currently in various stages of production.

www.endemolshinegroup.com Elad Kuperman Gal Zaid Dikla Robino CEO Head of Scripted Production Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Gil Formats

Gil Formats is a global TV content creator and distributor, developing original and innovative formats for the international market. It is one of only a handful of players in Israel specializing in distribution and development. Our mission is to be one step ahead in creating unique and groundbreaking formats for the global market. We believe in telling human stories in sensitive and compassionate ways. Viewers seek entertainment as well as an emotional experience and we strive to fulfill them both.

Gil Formats operates internationally with a number of new formats including observational documentaries, Factual Entertainment formats, semi-scripted reality comedy, game shows and reality TV. “We hope to spread Our diverse catalogue includes, among others, the observational our catalogue and Fac. Ent. 'Life on Duty', sensitive factual entertainment format 'Capturing the Moment', comic gameshow 'Are You For Real?', and creativity to as many fashion-themed Fac. Ent. 'Breaking the Dress Code'. companies globally as we can and Gil Formats specializes in the business of format development with a dedicated team of six with over 15 years’ experience of the TV expand Gil Formats' industry, driving the worldwide distribution of both new and exposure in both existing formats. The American and Gil Formats is a sister company of Gil Productions, the largest and European markets” most active TV production company in Israel, established 25 years ago. Gil Productions’ vast experience in making television is a crucial asset to the content Gil Formats creates and distributes.

Company specifications: Content Creator AND Distributor

Main interest: Unscripted formats | Factual Entertainment | Gameshows | Entertainment

www.gilformats.com Assaf Gil Adva Avichzer Founder and CEO Senior Sales Executive [email protected] [email protected]

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Go2Films

Go2Film specializes in distribution and marketing of top Israeli “We’d like to expand documentaries, fiction films and TV series as well as international films with Jewish related content. Go2Films catalog offers our activities into high-quality films, focusing on compelling stories which resonate new markets in the with the world-wide audience. Over the years, we have developed personal long-term relationships with important buyers, Far East, Asia and broadcasters, film festivals and educational institutions around Africa and enhance the globe. In the ever changing world of film distribution, we keep seeking creative ways to make our films reach the audiences. our contacts with Go2Films has 6 employees. Relevant markets: IDFA, Berlinale, MIP, North American and Copro, Thessalonik,, Hot Docs, Doc Leipzig, Sheffield, Medimed. South American Our filmshave screened at major international film festivals – markets” Cannes, Berlinale, IDFA, Festival du Reel, Hot Docs, Karlovy Vary, Jerusalem IFF, One World, and have won numerous prizes at the festivals around the world. Our films have been acquired by major broadcasters abroad like Arte, MDR, WDR, CBC, SRC, YLE, SVT, UR, RSI, RTS, TVP, CT, and others. In addition, our films have been acquired for theatrical and/or non-theatrical distribution in the USA, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Taiwan, Australia, CIS, and the Balkans. Our most successful recent titles include Vita Activa, the Spirit of Hannah Arendt and Café Nagler, which we have also executively produced, and multi-award winning Women in Sink. Our newest film The Wonderful Kingdom of Papa Alaev produced for Arte Grand format and premiere at Hot Docs.

www.go2films.com

Hedva Goldschmidt Hadar Taylor Shechter Natasha Dudinski Managing director International film festivals International sales and and educational sales acquisition [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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July August Productions

Since its establishment in 2004, July-August Productions has become one of the leading production houses in Israel, enjoying global recognition for successes in various genres ranging from Feature films, Drama series, Documentaries and Original TV Formats. Our projects have won several prestigious prizes and awards, and have gained global recognition, both artistically and commercially. Many of our films have also been selected to appear in major film festivals, including Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Toronto, Tokyo, IDFA and more.

After gaining significant experience in adapting and producing international formats for local channels, we began to develop our own original TV formats, some of which have been successfully “We are looking to distributed worldwide, such as "Still Standing" a primetime game cooperate with show with over 3,000 episodes worldwide. creators and In this highly competitive industry, we understand the importance production of being selective in choosing our projects and believe in a tailored companies on approach to each production. Utilizing a combination of knowledge, experience and gut-feeling, each project is chosen for developing original its originality and market potential. This allows us to concentrate formats” our efforts, attention and passion on each and every project – ensuring its success.

As of May 2012, July August Productions is part of Red Arrow Entertainment Group (a ProSiebenSat.1 Group company).

Company specifications: Production

Main interest: Scripted | Formats | Game Show | Kids

www.july-august.com Lisa Shiloach Amit Stretiner Idit Mistriel Head of Format Division, Head of Content - Format Chief producer Producer Divisions [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Keshet International

Keshet International is Keshet Media Group’s global distribution and production arm. Headed by CEO Alon Shtruzman, it includes Keshet’s local production outposts (Keshet UK, Keshet Asia and Keshet Studios in the US) as well as its global distribution arm.

KI’s catalogue consists of over 70 tried and tested properties that appeal to audiences worldwide, spanning all genres.

Highlights include hit drama Prisoners of War, the original Israeli version of prime time Emmy® winner Homeland; gripping espionage thriller False Flag; touching family drama The A Word; the high octane game show BOOM!; hit interactive talent show Rising Star and children’s talent show Master Class; reality dating “We are always format Girlfri3nds; and ‘buddy comedy’ Traffic Light, winner of an happy to meet with International Emmy® Award. colleges and new Through all of its divisions, KI reaches sought-after global potential clients as audiences with daring, groundbreaking programs for both existing well as explore new and emerging platforms. The company uses its insight and strong relationships in the international market to leverage its content business ventures globally. Local hits like Keshet’s drama Prisoners of War (which and co-productions was adapted for the American market as Homeland), for example, have not only left their mark in Israel, but have also effectively opportunities” reached audiences all around the world.

www.keshetinternational.com Bar Kerner Adva Dagan Sales Coordinator KI Coordinator [email protected] [email protected]

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Koda Communication, LTD

Koda Communications is a leading TV production company established and managed by Ram Landes. Since its establishment in 1996, Koda has engaged with a wide variety of TV productions for all major broadcasters in Israel, some of which include: daily morning shows, documentary series and films, daily political satire shows, late night interview shows, and daily drama series. Koda Communications is best known for its high production capabilities as well as its creative and innovative state of mind. Ram Landes, the founder and CEO, is a highly-experienced and well-renowned producer, editor and manager in Israel’s TV “Koda industry. We believe our vast skills and experiences in production as well as communications is a our broad professional and personal connections with all of production company Israel’s major broadcasters will contribute to the achievement and success of the project. which created and sold formats abroad and produced in other countries and as such our goal is to work, develop and deepen our connections and work relations in the international market”

Company specifications: Production

Ram Landes CEO and Owner [email protected]

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L. Benasuly Productions LTD

L. Benasuly Productions is a boutique production company that “I hope to find specialize in drama series for television and feature films. based in Tel Aviv. networking opportunities for Producer and owner, Liat Benasuly, was the co-owner of former Tender Productions (that cease to exists in the end of 2015) which co-productions on produced: The parliament- 2 seasons, Prisoners of war, kfulim, the global market Homeland (Production services) ,Dig (with Keshet Broadcasting), ma ze hashtuyot haele (season 5) and "Fauda" which considered for traditional and groundbreaking in Israeli television. on demand platforms as well” Liat's new company is producing season 2 of Fauda, ma ze hastuyot haele, "mashich"- a new comedy for keshet broadcasting channel 2 and in development of more projects for television and cinema.

Liat Benasuly Owner [email protected]

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Matar Formats

Matar Formats, one of Israel’s leading independent production “We hope to expand companies in the past 20 years, has repositioned itself in the past five years as a boutique television content development company. relationships with We focus mainly on developing ideas and paper formats which we European either pitch directly to international broadcasters or collaborate with international producers who pitch and sell our content in production their territories. companies and broadcasters and sell at least one our titles in Europe ”

Company specifications: Content Creation | Production

Main interest: Formats | Entertainment | Game Show/Scripted

www.matarproductions.tv Lilach Dekel Ami Amir Business Development Founder [email protected] [email protected]

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NEXTV Productions

Nextv is a tv production company that produce various types of TV “We hope to find a series including dramas and comedies, as well documentary films. company to NEXTV can manage all aspects of the project - from script writing co-produce drama to production and final release. with, We hope to co produce for global markets ”

Main interest: scripted | formats,docs | entertainment

www.nextv.co.il Avishai Goldshtein CEO | Creative Director [email protected]

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Reshet Media Ltd

Reshet broadcasts on Channel 2, Israel's leading commercial channel, with 61.6% commercial TV market share. Reshet is the fastest growing broadcaster with 32% ratings growth since 2009. Since its inception 21 years ago, Reshet is synonymous with original Israeli creation and a “home” for creators both new-comers and prolific.

Reshet core values of family oriented, positive and creative television are reflected in all of Reshet programming and guides decision makers deciding what projects will be developed, produced and aired on Reshet screen.

We believe in television that unites the home, both private and “Reshet goal is to public, television that gives us moments of grace, television that Create, produce and has in its DNA a longing for an elevating common denominator that defines the concept of "home" and makes it a shared air original shows experience. with an international horizon” Reshet stands for: Creative television that redefines the limits of public discourse and creativity, while, at the same time, not losing connection and interactivity with the Israeli viewer; Positive television that operates from a humanistic perspective and supports advocacy and community; Family Oriented television – A commercial television that creates a basis for common ground, and is a reuniting force for people from different origins to connect. We believe that Reshet values of positive, family, and creative are the spice that make our shows great. We believe in honoring our viewers always being innovative, entertaining, exciting and fun.

Company specifications: TV Channel

www.reshet.tv Sharon Gelbaum-Shpan EVP Corporate Development & International [email protected]

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Ruth Diskin Films Ltd

Since 2001 Ruth Diskin Films has been a leader in world sales and marketing of quality independent films worldwide. As a boutique sales company, Ruth Diskin Films represents artistically excellent and compelling works that largely address human rights, Jewish content and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Films from the catalogue have been shown widely at international film festivals in addition to broadcasts on global outlets. As one of the highly acclaimed Israeli distributors, Ruth Diskin Films Ltd. works with organizations and institutions that integrate non-commercial, educational media into their programs.

With over 25 years of experience in marketing and distribution in the international arena, Ruth Diskin, along with her team ensure that films reach diverse and varied audiences. Managing Director Ruth Diskin, offers her services as a consultant to many film organizations in Israel in addition to serving as a jury member at various prestigious film festivals worldwide. A native of Jerusalem, Ruth is also on the board of the Jerusalem Foundation, the Khan Theater and serves as the marketing consultant for the Jerusalem Film Fund.

www.ruthfilms.com Ruth Diskin Managing Director [email protected]

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Screenz Cross Media

Screenz stands at the forefront of television with the development “Screenz is helping of its Real Time Entertainment (RTE) platform and cutting edge formats with leading broadcasters and production companies with the creation of around the globe. the new

A software-based entertainment company, Screenz provides these broadcaster, platform tools to broadcasters to develop and manage different enabling it to deploy viewer experiences, making them more engaging and interactive. these experiences It’s content. It’s technology. It’s new ways of monetization. on any platform from mobile to smart TV”

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Studio Glam

In 2013, Ami Glam co-founded Studio Glam in conjunction with his “Expanding our partner, Ilan V. Glam. activities to the US is Studio Glam is a content development and production company the next step in a for the Israeli and international markets. At Studio Glam, TV show creators in all genres, from Israel and around the world, enjoy a strategic move to warm and welcoming environment. establish ourselves

Most of our formats are distributed internationally rather than in the global locally, due to the size and nature of the Israeli market. Since its market” inception, Studio Glam has produced, developed and co-distributed 25 original formats – Reality TV shows, documentaries and game shows. Several formats have been sold and are currently in different stages of production in 40 territories, including: The Extra Mile, The Decision, Double or Nothing, I Spy, The Selfie Challenge, Extreme Love, Dance with Me, 300 Sec Ride, AHA! Experience and many more. Some of these formats have been distributed for global markets by Studio Glam, and others by other distributors. Studio Glam has evolved into an international content and development company with a proven track record.

Our fruitful relationships with different partners in the global market have led to the creation of Studio Glam ID. The new division focuses on creating international collaborations with industry.

www.studioglam.tv Ami Glam Ilan Glam Sara Amado Founder & CEO Founder, CEO & Business Sales Director [email protected] Development [email protected] [email protected]

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Tanin productions & TV

Tanin Productions & TV was founded in 2001. The company's “We hope to find vision is to create the most innovative, unique, daring and different worldwide formats that will inspire, enrich and entertain buyers to our people around the globe. Our guideline is to "think outside the innovative TV box!" formats and to make The company has a large creative division, which includes the best a cooperation with young, creative, leading brains, which develop multiple formats a year. The company is located in Israel but our innovative formats broadcasters in internationally targeted. order to make them "tailor made" TV Our TV shows sold in more than 55 territories around the globe, and always broadcasted with a high performance of rating scores. shows” Our main best seller TV shows: "Upgrade" a TV outdoor game show, sold to more than 55 countries. "Money Pump" a huge shinny floor game show, sold to more than 30 countries. "Wrong Numbers" an outdoor funny game show, sold to more than 20 countries. "Chat House" an innovative reality show, sold to more than 12 countries.

Company specifications: Production | Content Creation

Main interest: Formats | Factual |Entertainment | Game Show

www.taninpro.com Gili Golan President [email protected]

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Tedy Productions

Tedy Productions is one of the most stable, high-quality, and influential content and production houses in the Israeli media and entertainment industry. Tedy Productions established in 1973, and headed by Tmira Yardeni ever since. Tedy is a content entrepreneurship, development and production company specializing primarily in production and development of original formats in music and entertainment for television. In the past two years we have increased our relationships with the global television industry as of our formats picked and produce for various networks and channels around the globe (US, UK, Argentina, Korea, China, Germany, Hungary, Brazil, France and more. We create and produce original formats of all genres and for all “We hope to find a platforms – scripted, non-scripted, youth and kids, documentary, company to etc. All of Tedy’s formats are brands that continue to thrive over many seasons and episodes. co-produce drama Tedy owns a studio which engages some of the most leading with for on demand Israeli creators in TV and cinema industry, with proven experience platforms” in the global media industry (Ron Leshem, Ruby Doaniass, Yoav Tzafir, Eran Riklis, Ori Gross and others). Alongside our activity in the television industry, we also have a reach artists management department which represents the biggest stars in current Israeli commercial music industry and the franchise of Tedy’s talents shows such as Rising Star.

Company specifications: Production | Content Creation

Main interest: Formats | Entertainment | Kids

www.tedy.co.il Tamar Reznik-Klein [email protected]

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TTV Productions

TTV Productions is an international production company that “We hope to meet creates, develops and produces drama series, sitcoms, documentaries, animated series, features and formats. The companies company has five permanent employees working in our main interested in office, along with other freelance workers. We work with all major Israeli broadcasters, highly acclaimed global networks and co-producing production companies, including: CBS, HBO and TNT, and are documentaries and passionate about bringing powerful stories to life. These products have been able to fit a wide spectrum of viewers, giving them high dramas with us. quality shows and movies, asking questions important for an Furthermore, we evolving society. want to find new TTV Productions sees itself like a boutique company, whose markets to sell our leaders are artists that take part in the writing and creating of television and many projects from their development to their completion. documentary Prominent among these productions is the drama series "A Touch formats” Away," which was one of the highest rated drama series at the time and won eight Israeli EMY'S. TTV has recently been focusing on documentaries, including 'The Binding of Yitzhak,' the first film to tell the story of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination from the perspective of the men employed to protect him. It was recently accepted into the Jewish Motifs Film Festival and Jaipur Film Festival.

Company specifications: Production | Content Creation

Main interest: Scripted Formats | Docs | Drama | Kids | New-Media

www.ttv.co.il Zafrir Kochanovsky CEO [email protected]

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United Channels Movies – UCM

United Channels Movies (UCM) is one of the leading production companies in Israel, established in 2007 by the founding partners: Chilik Michaeli, Avraham Pirchi & Tami Leon. UCM’S goal is to create feature films telling local stories for broad international audience. UCM maintains long established relationships with its international partners and supporters.

UCM films have run the major international film festival circuits, reached a worldwide audience and sold internationally.

Company specifications: Production

Main interest: Scripted Formats

www.ucm-film.com Chilik Michaeli Avraham Pirchi Tami Leon Producer Producer Producer [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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United Studios of Israel

United Studios of Israel (USI) is one of the largest and most “We’d like to expand venerable television production houses in Israel, specializing in scripted series, and Israel’s only company that has both our activities into production and facilities arms that work in synergy, thus providing new markets in the stability and strong financial capabilities. Far East, Asia and Owned by Taya Media, a publically-traded investment company Africa and enhance focusing on the international media sector, USI is the only Israeli company that operates like a U.S television studio: In addition to a our contacts with production company, USI has eight studios, 2 HD OB trucks and North American and extensive, state-of-the-art post-production facilities; 55,000 square South American ft. of office spaces that are rented to other production companies; and finances productions for the local and international markets. markets”

USI, which for the last 60 years has set the pace for content production in Israel, specifically drama series, is a creative powerhouse. Working with the finest talent in Israeli television United Studios of Israel develops and produces high-quality, award-winning programming across a wide range of genres, including drama and comedy, game shows, factual entertainment and current affairs, for national and international broadcasters.

USI’s series and formats have been sold and produced around the world. Among its successful international hits are game shows – Raid the Cage, Deal with, and Who’s Asking.

Company specifications: Production | Content Creator | Rights Holder

www.hsiil.tv Yoav Peretz Efrat Dror Taliah Shahar Co-CEO Co-CEO Head of International [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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