To shine a light on Israel’s blossoming film industry, the Canada-Israel Cultural Foundation hosted ISREELIZED at Tryst Nightclub, the city’s new hot spot. The event featured a performance by Chantal Kreviazuk, and remarks by renowned Canadian filmmaker and guest of honour Robert Lantos, who was honoured for his work in building bridges between the Canadian and Israeli film industries. www.isreelized.com

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Performers; actor/director Paul Gross, Victor Loewy and Frank Seracusa SECOND ROW: Robert Lantos, Chantal Kreviazuk, and Consul General Amir Gissin; celebrated filmmaker Atom Egoyan. Photos by George Pimentel /Michelle Levy Productions.