Friendship, love, and freedom—these ideals drew young hearts from around the globe to Nova’s EDM music festival in south Israel. But as the sun rose on October 7th, the fantasy was shattered. Rockets sliced through the sky, and the music cut off. Confusion morphed into terror as gunfire erupted amidst the chaos. Hamas terrorists breached the border fence and unleashed barbarity in its rawest form. 

The film is a stark portrayal of the experiences of those who survived and those who didn’t. I interview the director by Yariv Mozer whose film meticulously reconstructs the horrifying events, capturing the raw emotions and heroism that emerged amidst the senseless violence. (0:36-27:17)

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum is a civil, volunteer-based organization focused on the safe return of all Israeli citizens held hostage by the terrorist organization Hamas. 

Formed less than 24 hours after the horrific Hamas attack on Israeli villages and towns on October 7th, 2023. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has no political affiliation and is focused on bringing loved ones back home by any means necessary through all available channels.

The forum includes thousands of volunteers, from the families themselves to senior figures in the security, judicial, communication, advertising, creative, and diplomatic sectors.

I will speak with Or Moshe, a representative of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. (27:24-53:42)