Film & Video

Santa Cruz / Monterey

Carmel Jewish Film Festival

Celebrates the artistry of film and educates viewers with film offerings conceived and created through a Jewish lens. Entertains, provokes discussion, and provides experiences that engage both mind and heart.

http://www.carmeljff.org

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Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival

Two-week festival offering independent, award-winning feature and documentary films that portray a diverse Jewish experience.

http://www.santacruzjewishfilmfestival.com

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East Bay

East Bay International Jewish Film Festival

Independent, annual Jewish film festival celebrates international and independent films at local theaters and presents between-festival screenings.

http://www.eastbayjewishfilm.org

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North Bay

Sonoma County Jewish and Israeli Film Festivals

Annual fall film festival featuring award-winning films from documentaries to dramas, portraying Jewish life around the world.

http://www.jccsoco.org

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Peninsula

Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival

Annual series held in the fall features award-winning international films and documentaries on Israel, Jewish heritage, mystery and tradition. Films also presented during the rest of the year.

http://www.svjff.org

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Sacramento

Sacramento Jewish Film Festival

Annual film festival presenting films that inspire us, make us think and entertain us. Festival also includes live entertainment, receptions, and discussions. 2020 dates: February 19-20 and 22-23.

http://www.jewishsac.org

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San Francisco

Jewish Community Library | Events

Home to Northern California's largest collection of Jewish books, DVDs and CDs, circulating to the public at no charge; a popular venue for free literary, cultural and family events.

http://www.jewishcommunitylibrary.org

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Jewish Film Institute

Largest and oldest festival of its kind and a leader in the curation of Jewish film and media. The 39th Festival returns July 18 – August 4, 2019.

http://www.sfjff.org

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