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saar_herut_sition_(1996)_>
is a multidisciplinary video artist and producer of queer cultural events. a graduate of a Bachelor's degree in Screen Based Arts. Their work primarily focuses on issues of identity, class, gender, queer culture, and Middle Eastern Jewish heritage.
Saar is the founder and artistic director of the Queer Film Festival in Jerusalem.
“De Ranas" is their graduation film.

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1. Nationale Profile Article on Ynet - Israel’s leading news outlet:
   A deep dive into Saar’s work as an intersectional artist and their leadership roles within the Israeli LGBTQ+ community. The article explores their film 'De Ranas', the founding of the Queer Film Festival Jerusalem, and how Saar uses creative production to navigate complex social tensions. Ranked in Ynet’s Top 4 most-read stories on release.

2. MYnet’s “2020’s People of The Year”:
   A proud milestone in Saar’s journey was being recognized as one of Bat Yam's 'People of the Year' for thier work with The Pride Wave (HaGal HaGe'eh). During a pivotal time, at the peak of the pandemic, they led initiatives to strengthen LGBTQ+ visibility and safety. This experience in grassroots activism and community leadership continues to drive Saar’s approach to collaborative projects today.