Eligibility
- GJJFF welcomes both U.S. and international entries.
- Films must explore Jewish and/or Israeli identity, history, or culture, or reflect the intersection of Jewish life with universal themes and diverse communities. Jewish or Israeli relevance may be explicit or implicit and need not be central to the film’s subject matter, story, or themes.
- Films in languages other than English must include English subtitles.
- Industrial or instructional works are not eligible.
Submission Requirements
- Each submission must include:
- A completed entry form
- A nonrefundable entry fee
- A screener
- Entry fees are nonrefundable and cannot be waived or discounted beyond those indicated.
- Submission does not guarantee selection for exhibition. GJJFF retains sole discretion to accept or decline any submission for any reason.
Screener Format
- While GJJFF accepts submissions through FilmFreeway, the FilmFreeway viewing platform itself is not utilized for the selection process. Instead, direct access to screeners must be provided through one of the following methods:
- A Vimeo link (download enabled preferred)
- A digital file provided via another platform for download
- Uploading through FilmFreeway, with approval granted to download the project source file via the "Request Download" function
- Access to screeners is restricted to GJJFF staff and selection committee members only.
Review and Selection Process
- The GJJFF Film Evaluation Committee is responsible for reviewing all submissions.
- All decisions of the committee are final.
- Notification of selection status will be sent at least one month prior to the festival.
Rights and Permissions
- By submitting a film to GJJFF, applicants certify that they possess the legal rights to submit and exhibit the work, and accept full responsibility for any violation of rights or laws.
- By entering, entrants grant GJJFF the right to publish or transmit portions of the film for promotional and press purposes, unless otherwise specified in writing.
