Founded in 1980, the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF), is the largest and longest-running independent Jewish film festival in the world, showcasing bold films and filmmakers that expand and evolve the Jewish story. From the beginning, SFJFF has cultivated and championed emerging and established filmmakers throughout their careers, helping to launch new artistic voices.

The 45th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, presented by the Jewish Film Institute, returns July 17 – August 3, 2025 to the San Francisco Bay Area with its signature showcase of the world's leading Jewish-content cinema. SFJFF embraces the full spectrum of Jewish identity through its expansive lineup of dramatic and documentary features, episodic programs, shorts, and more.

The SFJFF45 Call for Entries is now open through January 31, 2025.

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