Yaron Shamir appointed acting artistic director of the festival in Israel.
Pnina Blayer, artistic director of Israel’s Haifa International Film Festival (Hiff), is retiring after 33 years in the role.
Marking her long service, Blayer has been named honorary president of Hiff and will curate a programme titled A Personal View. She will also continue to serve as a consultant to the festival, which usually takes place in the port city of Haifa in early October.
Yaron Shamir, who was festival director at last year’s online-only 36th edition, has been appointed acting artistic director of the festival and acting director of Haifa Cinematheque.
Pnina Blayer, artistic director of Israel’s Haifa International Film Festival (Hiff), is retiring after 33 years in the role.
Marking her long service, Blayer has been named honorary president of Hiff and will curate a programme titled A Personal View. She will also continue to serve as a consultant to the festival, which usually takes place in the port city of Haifa in early October.
Yaron Shamir, who was festival director at last year’s online-only 36th edition, has been appointed acting artistic director of the festival and acting director of Haifa Cinematheque.
- 2/22/2021
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
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