AYA - trailer

Nominated for an Academy Award for "Best Live Action Short Film" 2014

“Superbly acted and directed with

nuance and subtlety, “Aya” would be my

pick to win the Oscar Shorts.”

-Boston Globe-

“The most mesmerizing

of the Oscar Shorts is Aya”

-Washington Post-

“A delightful cinematic gem!

It whets your appetite for more!

Not to be missed!”

-Time Out Tel Aviv-

AYA has created a precedent in Israel, when it was released commercially in theatres like a feature film to wide audience success, and topped the critics' list:

“The culmination of “Aya” is one of the most beautifully intimate moments ever seen in recent years in an Israeli film. The film may only run 40 minutes, yet it is far richer and more fascinating than many films running twice as long.”

Israel Today

“A witty script, precise directing, and exquisite cinematography”.

Haaretz

“The experience that 'Aya' provides in just 40 minutes is far more effective than most recent Israeli films and international releases...

The stunning cinematography by Binnun is one of the most beautiful I've seen in Israeli films.... This uplifting journey managed to keep an infinite smile on my face.”

Seret.co.il (leading Israeli cinema website.)

“A perfect cinematic experience.”

Walla (most popular portal in Israel)

“A cinematic masterpiece - Concerto for camera, actors and piano.”

Cinemascope.co.il