Ari Pullman - On the Art of Film and Creativity

Despite the stormy weather, many graduates honoured us with their presence.

Ms. Ben-Hayon thanked the participants and pointed out that on the Friday preceding the event, an Open Day was held on campus to which thousands of potential students flocked.

This year, the Alumni Organization in collaboration with the University's marketing department gave special benefits at the Open Day to graduates and their families who wish to re-enrol:

50%  discount on registration fees for graduates of the last 10 years, a free tour of the Natural History Museum as well as the "Ano" museum with the possibility of a free voucher to be redeemed during the month of February for those who did not have time to do so at the Open Day, in addition to the lectures and panels that took place on campus.

Then Don Barak, the filmmaker, writer and editor, a graduate of the Eitan Berglas School of Economics and Steve Tisch School of Film and Television at the University, gave a speech, noting how studying at the University had contributed to his work and praised the activities of the Alumni Organization which are similar to the work done in the USA where he currently resides.

During the fascinating and inspiring conversation with Mr. Pullman, he reviewed his life story from his days at the University, which he said were wonderful years, to his personal and professional success.

The moderator for the conversation was Binyamin Tobias, a film critic of Yedioth Ahronoth, who is also a graduate of the Tish Film School.

The talk was accompanied by a screening of selected clips from Mr. Pullman's acclaimed and award-winning films.