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Baltimore Jewish Film Festival
Explore Jewish history, culture, and identity with The William and Irene Weinberg Family Baltimore Jewish Film Festival’s curated collection of intriguing films, engaging discussions, and live musical performances.
Overview
For over 30 years, the William and Irene Weinberg Family Baltimore Jewish Film Festival has presented outstanding films of Jewish interest, as well as film education opportunities.
Join us each Tuesday this May as our 37th annual festival presents four engaging films that examine Jewish history, heritage, and culture, with film selections commemorating Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day). Each event will include a special guest presentation at 6:00pm prior to the film screening at 7:00pm. Limited dinner options will also be available for purchase.
May 6 – STELLA: A LIFE | 2023 | Germany | Drama
Featuring live music in the lobby by Nicholas Bavani, along with a wine and nuts reception, and a discussion with Dr. Catherine Lewis, Executive Director of the Museum of History and Holocaust Education at Kennesaw State University.
May 13 – MATCHMAKING 2 | 2024 | Israel | Comedy
Featuring mix and mingle activities facilitated by professional matchmakers Danielle Selber and Michal Naisteter
May 20 – NO NAME RESTAURANT | 2022 | Germany | Comedy
Featuring a discussion and food demonstration with celebrated chef and rabbi, Nissimmi Naim Naor
May 27 – THIS IS MY MOTHER | 2023 | France | Comedy/Drama
Featuring live music in the lobby with Adriel Borshansky, along with a wine and nuts reception, and a discussion with Chaya Lasson, R.N., BridgingLife’s Director of Jewish Hospice and Palliative Care.
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All films are presented in-person at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts, and are curated by The William and Irene Weinberg Family Baltimore Jewish Film Festival Committee.
Individual Screening Tickets: $22 | Subscription to All Festival Films: $80
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This program is proudly supported by the Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC Association of North America Program Accelerator and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.
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How to Submit Your Film
To be eligible for consideration, films should have a US release date no more than two years prior to the festival. Films streaming on major platforms are not eligible for consideration, nor are films that have had a broad theatrical release. Limited theatrical release may be considered. Please contact us to inquire about eligibility.
The BJFF seeks engaging films of Jewish interest. This can be interpreted broadly to mean any film that addresses Jewish history, heritage, culture, or characters, as well as Israeli films. The festival values diversity of genre, so drama, comedy, documentary, and more are welcome. An Audience Favorite Award is selected using a simple scoring system.
To submit your film for consideration, please send a trailer and a screener. A trailer is required for best consideration.
Submit to:
Avivit Geva, Director of Jewish Arts and Culture
Gordon Center for Performing Arts
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue | Owings Mills, MD 21117
Email: ageva@jcc.org
