The Bridge: An October 7th Survivors Documentary

Join us for a powerful journey through music, healing, and hope. The evening features a screening of The Bridge, followed by a live musical performance featuring cast members from Israel, including Britt Lightning, and a Q&A with the artists.

The Bridge follows ten young Israeli survivors of the October 7th attacks as they travel from Israel to Los Angeles to attend the legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp. Bearing the weight of unimaginable trauma, they find healing and resilience through music, mentored by icons from bands like Guns N’ Roses, Van Halen, and Black Sabbath. What begins as a leap into the unknown becomes a once-in-a-lifetime journey where music is more than sound, it’s salvation. The film is produced by TV/Film Producer and Director Kevin S. Bright, the Emmy award-winning executive producer and director of the international hit series Friends and David Fishof, the founder and CEO of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp.

Event sponsored by the Florence, Granovksy and Stekel families.

VALERIA DVORKIN- Lead Singer

Nir Am, Gaza border

October 7th Experience - I was at home in Nir Am (I live alone) and heard the fighting around me, just 50 meters from my house. I stayed in the safe room where there was no reception, so didn’t fully grasp the magnitude of the event. It was only the next day that I realized I had to leave and drove alone to my parents’ house. Many of my friends and colleagues, were either killed or taken hostage to Gaza.

BAR RUDAEFF - Guitar and Vocals

Tel Aviv, Originally from Nir Yitzhak

October 7thExperience - I was at my Tel Aviv apartment, and my mother informed me that my brother was at the Nova music festival. Luckily, he managed to escape.  At the same time, I was anxiously trying to reach my father, a volunteer medic for Magen David Adom.  He went out that day as part of the first responders unit of his kibbutz and we assumed was injured. His fate was uncertain until May 2024 when we were advised that he had been killed on October 7th at the gate of the kibbutz.  His remains were returned to Israel in November 2025.

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SAGI ARAD - Bass and Vocals

Kibbutz Magen, Gaza border (Currently living in a hotel)

October 7th Experience - I fought alongside the rapid response team on that day to block terrorists’ entry into the kibbutz. Despite the challenges, we successfully defended our community.

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BRITT LIGHTNING – Musical Director, Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp

Britt Lightning is a professional guitarist best known for her work with the iconic all-female rock band Vixen. Her career highlights include playing alongside artists featured on the Billboard Top 100chart, and appearing live on Good Morning America, the Today Show & the2016 finale of America’s Got Talent. A passionate advocate for music education and empowerment, Britt brings her real-world experience as a touring musician to inspire and support the next generation of artists. She is dedicated to expanding access to life-changing musical experiences and helping individuals find confidence, community, and their voice through rock n’ roll!

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JOSH WARMAN - Thank you for joining us on drums for the musical performance.