An old tape reveals a practical joke that went terribly wrong.

The exposure leads to an unexpected search- not only for the prankster, but for the filmmaker himself. Shot on a number of iPhones, and from different angels, this innovative film raises more questions than answers.


April Fool’s

(Fic. 25 min. iPhone and HD, DVD, 2014)

Production: The Sam Spiegel Film & TV School
Written and Directed by: Jonathan Dekel
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles

Synopsis


An old tape reveals a practical joke that went terribly wrong.

The exposure leads to an unexpected search- not only for the prankster, but for the filmmaker himself. Shot on a number of iPhones, and from different angels, this innovative film raises more questions than answers.


Awards

  • Nominated for Israeli Academy Award, 2015
  • First Place, Best Narrative Short, Jerusalem Film Festival 2014
  • Special Mention: Tel-Aviv International Student film festival, 2014

Festivals

  • Tel-Aviv International Student Film Festival, 2014
  • Jerusalem International Film Festival, 2014

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Festivals

  • Tel-Aviv International Student Film Festival, 2014
  • Jerusalem International Film Festival, 2014

Awards

  • Nominated for Israeli Academy Award, 2015
  • First Place, Best Narrative Short, Jerusalem Film Festival 2014
  • Special Mention: Tel-Aviv International Student film festival, 2014