MISSION & OBJECTIVE
The purpose of the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival (LAJFF) is to highlight the diversity of the Jewish experience through film. With a focus on social action and Jewish identity, this festival will inform and inspire its audience. By featuring films that deal with Jewish issues, traditions, challenges, characters, Israel, and aspects of the Jewish narrative, the Festival will encourage new dialogue within the greater Los Angeles community. The Festival will showcase an international selection of contemporary features, documentaries, short films and student films.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
We are very excited to return for the fiftheenth annual Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival. LAJFF is a week-long film forum that will introduce new studio and independent features, documentaries, foreign features and short films, animated and re-released classics. The programs will be enhanced by a variety of special events and panel discussions featuring celebrities, directors, producers, writers and actors. LAJFF will provide a creative forum for emerging filmmakers working with Jewish themes and offer an opportunity for student/early-career filmmakers to showcase their talent and gain exposure.
NOTE: Our focus is on NEW films. We will not accept films that have been premiered in LA previously or will be shown within weeks of LAJFF, or films that are available currently on the internet, On-Demand or on DVD. WE DO NOT PAY EXHIBITION FEES FOR THE FILMS SELECTED TO THE FESTIVAL.
LAJFF is presented in conjunction with the Jewish Journal and other major supporters.
LAJFF offers Audience Choice Awards for all categories: Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best Short Film and Best Short Documentary.