'We Will Dance Again' Israeli Film Earns Historic Emmy Nominations

The documentary film "We Will Dance Again", directed by Yariv Mozer and produced by HOT8, SIPUR, and Slutzky Productions, has advanced to the final five in two categories at the prestigious News & Documentary Emmys, awarded by the American Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on June 26, 2025, in New York.

The film is nominated in the categories of Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary and Outstanding Editing: Documentary. Its eligibility for the American Emmy (as opposed to the International Emmy) was made possible through a partnership with the American company Paramount.

In addition to these nominations, it was recently announced that the film will receive the prestigious 2025 Television Academy Honors, an exclusive award from the American Television Academy, the body responsible for the Emmy Awards. This marks the first time an Israeli production has won this honor. A celebratory ceremony will take place on May 28, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Broadcast on HOT8 and available on HOT’s digital platforms, the film chronicles the horrors of the terrorist attack on the Nova music festival through the eyes of survivors, serving as a moving testament to the spirit of youth, freedom, and love that was brutally cut short.

Responses

Uri Gal, HOT’s VP of Marketing and Content: “‘We Will Dance Again’ is far more than a television production: it’s one of the most significant human documents created here. The Emmy nomination is a testament to the power of the story, the courage of the survivors, and the ability of quality television to tell the truth and touch hearts worldwide. At HOT, we’re proud to be the home of this film and will continue to do everything to publicize the voices of those who endured this hell.”

Emilio Schenker, CEO of SIPUR: “‘We Will Dance Again’ is not just a film: it’s a reminder of the power of personal stories and the ability of Israeli creations to resonate globally. Winning such a significant award from the American Television Academy and being shortlisted for the Emmy is an honor for both the creators and the survivors.”

Rinat Klein, CEO of Slutzky Productions and HOT8 Manager: “We are proud and thrilled about this extraordinary achievement. A nomination for the Emmy, one of the most prestigious awards in television, is proof of this film’s impact. From the very beginning, we knew this film had to be made, not only as a documentary record but as a profound human statement about the spirit and love of an entire generation. This international recognition is not only moving, it’s also a responsibility, giving a platform and voice to survivors who choose to keep living and dancing, despite everything.”