The Good Spies
Two Israeli filmmakers embark on a 100-café ultramobile journey across Middle Eastern border crossings in electric buggies and motorcycles to test the region’s legendary hospitality.
Two decades of broadcast, feature, and commercial directing experience across global platforms.
Screenwriter, creative copy strategist, and author of the 2026 historical fiction White Khan.
Jointly managing the 100-episode production pipeline, tech integration, and regional logistical layout.
Project Overview
Barry Friedman and Jesse Gilbert are planning an ambitious 100-episode documentary web series exploring the Middle East on WOWLS! electric buggies and next-generation electric motorcycles. Over a two-year timeline, the series spans from initial planning podcasts to a proposed path through Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Lebanon. By visiting 100 local cafés and hookah bars, the project confronts a central question: Will they be met with legendary hospitality or border hostility? Featuring no scripted answers or guaranteed itineraries, the real-time logistical hurdles, security dialogues, and cultural encounters form the raw narrative of this open-process, AI-accelerated modern travelogue.