The 37th annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival will be held February 18-28, 2027 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE). Virtual TBD. We show our films in a beautiful 500-seat theater at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in La Jolla, CA. Since its inception in 1990, the SDIJFF has become one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals of its kind, and has the highest attendance of any Jewish cultural event in San Diego County. The SDIJFF presents feature-length and short documentary, narrative and animated films along with guest speakers and filmmakers. We offer an array of films that depict elements of Jewish and Israeli life, history and culture.

Awards & Prizes

Feature Audience Choice Awards:

Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature

We do not offer cash prizes.

Rules & Terms

For the film to be considered, it must have Jewish content: themes, culture, history or include a Jewish character. The film must have been completed on or after January 1, 2025.

The film should run 40 minutes or longer.

If the film is not in English, it must have English subtitles.

Please include a notation in the film’s description which indicates the Jewish content in the film.

Please submit your short film here:
https://filmfreeway.com/SanDiegoJewishFilmFestivalTheJoyceForumShortFilmShowcase
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  • Justin Kron

    It was an honor for our film - HOPE IN THE HOLY LAND - to be a part of this festival, and also thrilled that it was an audience award for best documentary feature. The organizers were incredibly hospitable and well-organized. We thoroughly enjoyed participating in the virtual discussion with Rabbi Marty Lawson. This has been by far the most productive and meaningful film festival experience we've had to date!

    March 2021
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  • Matt Sivertson

    I had the pleasure of having our film Love All You Have Left at the 2018 San Diego Jewish Film Festival and it was a wonderful experience. The collection of films at the festival were entertaining and thought provoking. The audiences were fantastic, and it was so easy to speak to people and get feedback on your film. I'd definitely recommend this festival and look forward to attending next year.

    February 2018
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