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San Francisco Jewish Film Festival 45

July 17 – August 3, 2025 in San Francisco and the East Bay

The countdown is on to the event of the summer! From July 17 – August 3, experience the magic of the 45th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, presented by the Jewish Film Institute, in theaters across San Francisco and the East Bay. SFJFF45 presents a world-class showcase of independent cinema that celebrates the diversity and joy of Jewish identity, culture, and history.

The SFJFF45 lineup will be revealed at 10am on Tuesday, June 17. JFI members enjoy a 72-hour presale window until 10am on Friday, June 20. Discounted Early Bird ticket packages are now on sale to all. 

Watch this page in the coming weeks for updates, news, special offers, and more to make the most of your SFJFF45 experience. 

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Opening Night: Coexistence, My Ass!

Opening Night: Coexistence, My Ass!

Noam Shuster-Eliassi grew up as the literal poster child for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process before making a sharp pivot to stand-up comedy and political satire. But as the region descends further into devastating violence, she is now called to meet the moment—challenging her audiences with hard truths that are no laughing matter.

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Thursday July 17, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Herbst Theatre
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Early Bird Ticket Packages

There are more ways than ever to secure your seat at the Festival! Purchase one of our SFJFF45 ticket packages here.

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Become a Member

JFI members save even further on SFJFF45 tickets, receive presale access to the full lineup, and invitations to transcendent film events year-round.

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Plan Your Festival

Find confirmed information about SFJFF45 dates, cities, and venues here. This page will continue to be updated with new information.

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Press Center

Visit our press center for all the information you need to attend SFJFF45 as a member of the media, including press releases, accreditation policies, and more.

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The Jewish Film Institute (JFI) is a San Francisco Bay Area-based nonprofit organization that champions bold films and filmmakers that expand and evolve the Jewish story for audiences everywhere. Presenter of the annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF), the longest-running and most celebrated festival of its kind in the world, JFI is a year-round organization delivering screenings and events to more than 40,000 film lovers annually.  JFI’s free, online programs serve thousands of viewers, educators, and researchers worldwide each year. In addition to its public programs, JFI supports the careers of filmmakers from the Bay Area and beyond, from incubation through exhibition, through its grants, residencies, and other creative development services.

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