In the same year it debuted at Cannes Film Festival 2010, the film won Best First Feature Film and Best Cinematography at the Jerusalem Film Festival. His first published book, Musings on Filmmaking Whilst Cycling through the City, was launched the following year. Aside from obvious cinematic predilections, Sivan has showcased his artwork throughout multiple exhibitions in Israel and Europe. Most recently, the visual artist participated in Holding, a group exhibition in Tel-Aviv.