The States of Minds Film Festival highlights up and coming American filmmakers and actors associated with feature films and documentaries that bring sense and meaning to issues of social, environmental, and political significance, as well as focusing on minorities.

Educational Program

Film Workshops & Master Classes

Utilizing the talent of leading American and Israeli film professionals to engage and inspire Israel's various youth communities by collaborating on films in educational workshops and master classes.

Media & Technology Platform

Discussion Panels & Video Conferences

Participating social change influencers will be given a unique opportunity to consider how they can contribute to an emerging and innovative media industry between US and Israel. Relevant topics that discuss the media industry and its role in promoting social change and emerging technologies that contribute to a "Creative Economy."   

Film Diplomacy

Screening & Discussion Panels

Films are being used by citizen diplomats to build a constituency or a movement for their causes and it has been shown to be a profoundly effective diplomatic tool. The selected films make use of the power of cinema to communicate the breadth and impact of their social causes.