FESTIVAL

AJC Seattle Jewish Film Festival: The World Through a Jewish Lens

The annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival (SJFF) is an 8-day international cinematic exploration and celebration of Jewish life, culture, identity and history. SJFF uses the magical medium of film to both entertain and educate moviegoers about complex issues facing Jewish people and world communities alike, while challenging conventional perspectives. SJFF strives to build bridges of mutual understanding between diverse groups by creating forums for engaging in respectful dialogue about timely subjects and concerns. By viewing "The World Through a Jewish Lens," SJFF audiences also gain profound insight into the universal human experience.

Founded in 1995, SJFF has grown dramatically in size and reputation into the largest and most highly anticipated Jewish cultural and arts event in the Pacific Northwest. From humble beginnings in Seattle's 100-seat Grand Illusion Theatre to the 800-seat Cinerama Theatre today, SJFF welcomes some 8,000 attendees from across the Greater Seattle area. The Seattle Weekly praises SJFF as the best ethnic film festival in our region, with a breadth and quality second only to the Seattle International Film Festival. Screenings are supplemented by guest speakers, providing a dynamic forum for dialogue with actors, filmmakers, academics and expert panelists from near and far. Moviegoers cast their ballots for Best Feature and Best Documentary Festival Film, with winners receiving the SJFF's Audience Choice Award on Closing Night.

The Seattle Jewish Film Festival is presented by the Greater Seattle Chapter of American Jewish Committee, and is made possible with the prodigious commitments our staff and volunteers, and the generous support of corporate, foundation, government, non-profit and philanthropic sponsors.