Elad Smorzik has been artistic director of the Jerusalem Film Festival since the end of 2013. He will be replaced by the director of Cinematek Holon, Or Sigoli.
The 41st edition of the festival is expected to take place on July 18-28. Last year, the film "Daniel Auerbach" by David Wolf picked up the best film award at the festival. The total number of prizes distributed there has reached a record of one million shekels.