2025 Film Guide

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Festival Sections

Big Nights
Documentary Features
JFI Supported Films
Narrative Features
Next Wave
Short Films
Shorts Programs
Special Events

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All Festival Shorts
Arts & Culture
Bay Area Films & Filmmakers
Comedy
First Person Filmmaking
Guests in Attendance
Holocaust & Post-Holocaust
Israel-Palestine
LGBTQ Stories
Social Justice
World Premieres

Country

Belgium
Canada
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Uzbekistan

Venues

AMC Kabuki 8
Herbst Theatre
JCC San Francisco
Piedmont Theatre
Roxie Theater
The Green Room
The New Farm
Vogue Theater

Filtered By: Rabab Haj Yahya Clear All

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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Big Nights

SFJFF45's Big Nights honor stories big and small, illuminate the diversity of Jewish experiences, champion freedom of expression, and delight with their wit and charm.

JFI Supported Films

SFJFF45 is proud to showcase this dynamic group of films that received JFI support in their creation.

Special Events

From comedy performances and reprise screenings to book readings and community discussions, these special events must be experienced in person to be believed.

Next Wave Films

Next Wave spotlights films and filmmakers that explore the complicated, conflicting, and empowering elements of contemporary life.

Narrative Features

These narrative features shed light on the drama, and comedy, of Jewish life around the world.

Documentary Features

These non-fiction films train their lenses on vital stories in the Jewish community and beyond.