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35th Annual SDIJFF
January 27 - February 8, 2025
David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre Lawrence Family JCC
The festival will showcase a selection of the best contemporary Jewish-related films. Over 30 feature films are being screened from Monday, January 27 through Saturday Feb. 8, 2025, where film enthusiasts can view them at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre | Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS. This festival is known to be one of the most prestigious Jewish film festivals in the country.
Ben Mankiewicz from TCM: SDIJFF Keynote Speaker
February 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm
David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre Lawrence Family JCC
Ben Mankiewicz, the longtime host of Turner Classic Movies, as well as the podcasts The Plot Thickens and Talking Pictures, joins us for an evening of conversation about classic cinema, American politics, and his own family history, which blends those two subjects alongside a heavy dose of journalism. Passionate about movies and dedicated to ensuring that classic films remain a vibrant part of American culture, Ben Mankiewicz has an important and engaging story to tell. And he’s eager to tap into the imagination of the cinephile in all of us.
Jury Awards: 7th Annual Joyce Forum Jewish Short Film Festival November 21-23
2024 Best Narrative: New Lives Directed by: Joey Schweitzer
Best Documentary: I See You (Israel) Directed by: Adam Weingrod
Best Animated: Swimming With Wings Directed by: Daphna Awadish Golan
Best Comedy: Merv Directed by: Sam Roebling
Best Director: The Client Directed by: Noa Gusakov
Grand Jury Prize (Best overall): Girl No. 60427 Directed by: Shulamit Lifshitz
Honorable Mention: The Boy Directed by: Yahav Winner