The Dream Machine

A journey into the wilder edges of Israeli animation, where familiar cinematic conventions dissolve and new visual languages emerge. From risograph prints and pixilation to 3D animation and oil painting, these experimental shorts transform shifting states of mind and a turbulent reality into bold, surprising and deeply original cinematic worlds.

Feedback | Uriya El Ami, Yoav Maman | 2025 | 6 min
“Feedback” is a mixed-media animated short. Driven by a sudden noise, a traumatized young man falls into a surreal journey. Moving between fight, flight, and freeze, the film vividly captures the experience of PTSD.

Machine's Dream | Natalia Ryss | 2025 | 4 min
A robot that wanted to have dreams.

Yθyo only sleêps when riφe, But ηoT Alwayz | Eilon Caplan Raday, Inbal Lavi, Itai Valach | 2025
A collision of bizarre characters, senseless situations and countless styles (like eight) that is bound to leave you speechless. Join our lucky audience, giving praises in the likes of "I don't get it.", "This should win the grand prize!" and "Huh?".

In the Next Few Minutes | Noga Sirota | 2025 | 4 min
The emergency items we gather in shelters, against the threat of the moment, pile up in the corners of rooms becoming contemporary “Memento Mori” compositions.

When Swans Fly Away | Maya Livshits | 2026 | 6 min
When couples separate, the breakup is not only from their partner, but also from the life they built and dreamed of building together. Through a journey between symbols, the film explores the main character’s acceptance of being alone and the possibility of growing through separation.

Maul Berry | Dotan Goldwaser | 2026 | 2 min
A juicy mulberry tree finds itself in the crosshairs of a hungry community. A tale of innocent snacking, questionable choices, and inevitable destruction. Based on a true story (you bastards).

Cold Hands | Noga Erlich Kochavi | 2025
After her grandmother’s death, Ikki avoids confronting her grief by escaping into a surreal world of packages, reels, and giant bones. As the feed overloads and reality fractures, she finds her own way to face the loss.