Encounter Point (Israel/US, 2006, 89 min., Hebrew, Arabic, English, with English subtitles) Directed by Ronit Avni and Julia Bacha. Winner of the Audience Award at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Encounter Point tells the story of Israelis, Palestinians, and other activists who are working collaboratively to seek grassroots nonviolent solutions to the seemingly intractable Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While many films have been made about this topic, what sets Encounter Point apart is the warmth, diversity, optimism and humanity of its subjects, many of whom have lost loved ones to violence. Invited: Producer, Joline Makhlouf Official selection: 2006 Tribeca Film Festival View Trailer