Submission Deadlines:
Regular Deadline: January 31, 2027
Extended Deadline: February 28, 2027
Share your work at one of the world’s most celebrated Jewish film festivals and join a vibrant community of filmmakers, artists, and engaged film lovers. For more than four decades, the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (SFJFF) has cultivated cinematic talent and brought powerful and inspiring stories to audiences across the Bay Area and beyond.
Founded in 1980, SFJFF is the world’s longest-running Jewish festival, and a renowned leader in the curation and presentation of contemporary Jewish storytelling. Our highly anticipated program explores the breadth and nuance of Jewish life and culture worldwide.
Each year, SFJFF presents 60+ films alongside rousing talks, electric performances, and unforgettable receptions. Throughout its history the festival has introduced and championed diverse Jewish voices, launching the work and careers of filmmakers on a national and international scale.
Submission Deadlines
Regular Deadline: January 31, 2027
Extended Deadline: February 28, 2027
Entry Information
All submissions must be made through FilmFreeway. We do not accept submissions by email.
We strongly encourage preview screeners to be submitted with English subtitles or closed captions available. Screeners of foreign-language works are required to be subtitled in English.
We accept all genres of films, including experimental films and music videos, of any length from around the world.
SFJFF prioritizes recently completed works, and all submissions must have been completed within 15 months of the Festival dates.
Feature-length films are not eligible if they have been screened or broadcast in the San Francisco Bay Area before or during the Festival. This includes theatrical screenings, streaming, and television broadcasts. Please note that the San Francisco Bay Area includes San Francisco, the East Bay, Marin, San Jose, Contra Costa, and Napa/Sonoma Valleys. There is no premiere requirement for short films.
SFJFF accepts rough cuts with an expected completion date of May 1, 2027 or earlier. However, we cannot guarantee review of updated links once a project is submitted.
Additional entry requirements and guidelines can be found on FilmFreeway.
Have questions? Please contact our Programming Team at programming@jfi.org.
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