The festival focuses on quality films the world over , Israeli premieres , children 's films and each edition hosts a different specialized category . In addition , every festival hosts a variety of workshops and related events . Guests who have attended the festival include , American actress Valerie Harper , Oscar winner Ari Sandel , cinematographer Adam Greenberg , TV director Jeremy Kagan , leading Hollywood producers Avi Lerner and Dan Dimbort and additionally a host of Israeli leading industry professionals and celebrities
Oscar winner
79th Academy Awards
Eilat International Film Festival