This is a major validation of Nesher's artistic vision — landing top-tier sales agents like Gersh and Other Angle Pictures signals industry confidence that 'Our Loves' has the craft and storytelling to compete on the global stage, not just domestically.
Insiders note this move comes as Oscar buzz for Israeli cinema is heating up. Multiple distributors have been circling the project for months, and landing both Gersh for domestic and Other Angle internationally suggests a coordinated awards season strategy rather than a last-minute deal.
Variety reported on August 25, 2026 that Gersh will handle U.S. sales while Los Angeles-based Other Angle Pictures takes international distribution rights. The film is set to premiere at TIF (Tel Aviv International Film Festival), where it is expected to generate significant awards consideration buzz.
Landing both Gersh and Other Angle Pictures is a statement of intent — this isn't just an Israeli film getting a token Oscar push, it's a calculated campaign from day one. Nesher has been building toward this moment for decades.
Avi Nesher’s “Our Loves” has secured powerhouse representation ahead of what promises to be a pivotal awards season run. Gersh Agency and Los Angeles-based global sales agency Other Angle Pictures have officially boarded the feature film, with Gersh handling U.S. sales and Other Angle taking international distribution rights, Variety reported exclusively on August 25, 2026. The timing of this announcement could hardly be more strategic.
“Our Loves” is already being tipped as Israel’s frontrunner for submission in the Best International Feature Film category at next year’s Academy Awards. Landing dual sales representation from two respected agencies — one rooted in Hollywood talent and domestic distribution, the other with deep international reach — suggests a coordinated campaign to position the film for maximum visibility among voters. Nesher, one of Israel’s most decorated filmmakers, brings decades of storytelling craft to “Our Loves.” His previous work has garnered critical acclaim across festival circuits worldwide, but an Oscar submission would represent a new pinnacle for his career.
The director has spent years building toward this moment, and industry observers note that the film’s selection as Israel’s potential entry indicates serious confidence in its awards viability. The film is set to premiere at TIF — the Tel Aviv International Film Festival — where it will face its first major public screenings. Festival programmers have clearly identified “Our Loves” as a centerpiece attraction, and early industry buzz suggests the premiere could be packed with international buyers and distributors eager for a first look.
The dual representation deal now in place means those buyers will have clear channels to pursue rights across multiple territories. For Gersh, landing “Our Loves” represents another marquee acquisition as the agency expands its presence in global film sales. Other Angle Pictures, meanwhile, brings its established international network to bear on what promises to be one of the most-watched Israeli productions in recent memory.
Together, they form a formidable team — and one that signals this is no ordinary foreign-language entry hoping for Oscar consideration. This is a full-court press from the start.
