children no more: were and are gone

CHILDREN NO MORE: “WERE AND ARE GONE” is an observational documentary short about a vigil that began in March 2025, when a handful of women stood silently in a public square in Tel Aviv, each holding a photograph of a child killed in Gaza. On every image: the child’s name, age, date of death, and the words “WAS AND IS NO MORE.” Their stillness is heavy, pressing against the rhythm of ordinary life. Some passersby look away; others respond with denial, sorrow, or rage. Yet week after week, new names are added, new photographs are printed and lifted high. And each week, more people step forward to join this quiet act of protest.

Director: Hilla Medalia

Producers: Sheila Nevins, Yael Melamede, Hilla Medalia

Executive Producers: Libby Lenkinski, Avner Shahaf, Siobhan Sinnerton, Vesna Cudic, Hayley Reynolds

Production Companies: SALTY Features, Medalia Productions, Full Story Films

Festivals Selected:

DOC NYC (2025)