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Israeli Minister Threatens Film Funding Over Awards Boycott

12/22/2025

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Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to cut state funding for the film industry, totaling NIS 130 million annually.
The move follows a boycott by industry figures against an alternative film awards ceremony he established.
He denounced Ophir Awards' top prize going to The Sea and accused industry members of pressuring nominees to withdraw from the new awards.
He had previously halted Ophir funding in protest of the film's recognition.

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Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to cut state funding for the film industry, totaling NIS 130 million annually.
The move follows a boycott by industry figures against an alternative film awards ceremony he established.
He denounced Ophir Awards' top prize going to The Sea and accused industry members of pressuring nominees to withdraw from the new awards.
He had previously halted Ophir funding in protest of the film's recognition.