The Opening Film is SOLD OUT! Thank you for the amazing support from our community.
If you would like to join our waitlist, we will contact you as soon as any seats become free (likely in the days just before Feb 12th). Please email gro.f1769564042fjpg@1769564042tsilt1769564042iaw1769564042 with your name, number of seats requested, and phone where we can contact you if seats become free. People will be contacted in the order the emails are received.
U.S. Premiere
Join us for an unforgettable Opening Night as we kick off our 30th Anniversary Festival!
Don’t miss the U.S. Premiere of Heaven and Earth, followed by an exclusive post-film discussion featuring incredible actress Hila Saada (The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, Baker and the Beauty) as she reunites with one of Israel’s leading TV hosts, Assi Azar—creator of Baker and the Beauty and co-host of Eurovision 2019, and director Ruby Doaniass for a lively conversation.
This is a rare chance to see celebrated figures from Israeli entertainment come together for an engaging and intimate discussion.
7:00 PM Thursday, February 12th
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E 2nd St Scottsdale, AZ 85251
FILM DESCRIPTION
When seeking the truth, beware of actually finding it. Maya (Hila Saada) and Aviv seem to have the perfect life—thriving careers, a loving son, and stability. But everything shatters when a medical test uncovers a shocking secret. As Maya digs deeper, she unravels contradictions and half-truths that upend everything she thought she knew, turning a family drama into a gripping, emotionally charged thriller.
General Admission Tickets: $30
Note: Ticket Pack or Festival Pass Voucher credits cannot be redeemed for Opening Night tickets.
EVENT SCHEDULE
5:15–6:15 PM
VIP Reception with Special Guests · SOLD OUT
6:00 PM
General Admission Lobby Opens
6:30 PM
Theater Doors Open
7:00 PM
Heaven & Earth – Film Screening · SOLD OUT
8:45 PM
Post-Screening Discussion with Special Guests
Hila Saada and Ruby Doaniass in conversation with Assi Azar.
Hila Saada
Actress
Featured in The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem (Netflix) • Baker and the Beauty (Prime)
BREAKING NEWS (December 2025): Hila Saada was awarded Best Actress at the Israeli National Film Awards for her stunning performance as Maya in Heaven and Earth.
Assi Azar
Screenwriter • Creator of Baker and the Beauty (Prime)
One of Israel’s leading TV hosts • Co-Host, Eurovision 2019
Ruby Doaniass
Israeli director, screenwriter, and actor, best known for his work on the iconic comedy series HaComedy Store. He has since created and directed the acclaimed Israeli television series Shemesh, HaPijamot, Sabri Maranan, and HaShminiya. Heaven and Earth marks his feature film debut.