Dona Rona
Dramedy
Co-production opportunity between Israel and Italy
Rona, a fiercely independent Israeli with zero patience for drama, discovers she’s pregnant after a summer fling in Italy. Determined to do the right thing, she decides to tell Giovanni — never imagining she’s about to land in the middle of his family’s mafia dynasty. Suddenly, Rona finds herself caught in arranged marriage plans, cries for a Catholic heir, and the iron will of a mother-in-law who believes fresh orange juice is the cure for everything.
But the chaos doesn’t end there. When Rona’s own Israeli family crashes the scene — led by her police-chief mother, her rabbinical uncle, and her tradition-obsessed father — the stage is set for a spectacular cultural collision.
Between Italian Catholic grandeur and Israeli Jewish intensity, Rona becomes the center of a hilarious identity storm. Dona Rona is a bold, heart-filled romantic comedy where The Godfather meets Fleabag, blending mafia melodrama, family madness, and sharp humor into a universal story about love, tolerance, and finding common ground in the most unexpected places.
Because in the end, no matter how different our families, cultures, or beliefs… we’re all the same.
Creator
Keren Zohar
Ashley Jones
She is an up-and-coming screenwriter whose work stands out for its smart humor, emotional depth, and fearless storytelling. Moving seamlessly between comedy and drama, she explores themes of identity, love, and culture with a voice that is both fresh and universal.
Known for creating strong, relatable characters, Keren isn’t afraid to tackle taboo subjects or highlight the clash between different worlds, always with wit and humanity at the core.
Her unique perspective and creative boldness position her as one of the most promising new writers in today’s screenwriting scene.