26th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival – February 4-14, 2016 – San Diego, CA - USA
http://www.sdcjc.org/sdjff/
The San Diego Jewish Film Festival (SDJFF) is part of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture (SDCJC) at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS in La Jolla, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Since its inception in 1990, the San Diego Jewish Film Festival has become one of the largest and most prestigious festivals of its kind in the country, and is one of the highest attended cultural events in San Diego.
Attracting over 10,000 ticket holders, the SDJFF presents approximately 100 short-subject, documentary and narrative feature films, an international roster of guest artists, special Underwriter events and theme programs for all ages. The SDJFF aims to educate and illuminate audiences by offering an array of films that depict elements of the Jewish life, history, and culture in challenging, moving, and humorous ways as never seen before. The 12-day festival is an accomplished showcase including guest actors, filmmakers, and scholars who introduce their work, participate in audience discussions, as well as meet-and-greet events with the patrons. These guest artists are the heart and soul of the festival. The festival also includes: The Joyce Forum: A focus on short films and awards, Teen Screen (teens only), FlixMix, Family Film, The Jury Awards, and the Audience Choice Awards.
The SDJFF is held at five venues around San Diego County:
Clairemont Reading 14 / JOY F. KNAPP PRESENTATIONS
4665 Clairemont Dr., San Diego
The Arclight Cinemas
4425 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego (west side of Westfield UTC mall)
The Carlsbad Village Theatre
2822 State St., Carlsbad
Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18
1180 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos (next to Restaurant Row)
David and Dorothea Garfield Theater (LFJCC), Jacobs Family Campus
4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla
The 2016 film festival promises to meet the demands of our growing audience to better the movie-going experience, while continuing to deliver the most contemporary Jewish films from around the world.
Awards & Prizes
Short Films:
If selected, your short film will be in competition as part of The Joyce Forum, the SDJFF short films program. Awards will be presented.
Panel of Jurors: There will be a distinguished panel of industry experts who will select the top films in five categories: Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Director, Best Short, and Special Jury Award.
Audience Choice Award: Best Short film.
Feature Films:
If selected, your feature film will be in competition. Awards will be presented.
Panel of Jurors: There will be a distinguished panel of industry experts who will select the top films in five categories: Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Feature Film, Best Director, and Special Jury Award.
Audience Choice Awards: Best Narrative Feature and Best Documentary Feature.
Rules & Terms