The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, in partnership with the LGBTQ resource organization SOJOURN, is pleased to present a special screening of Yentl, the classic 1983 musical drama directed by and starring Barbra Streisand. Challenging the traditional norms of the time, the eponymous Yentl represents a fascinating character through which to explore contemporary issues of human sexuality and gender identity. Read More »
We're incredibly proud that AJFF attracts some of the most talented, passionate people. From our staff, to our volunteers, or even to members of our audience, there's a huge group of people that make AJFF a world-class cultural event. This month, we're putting the spotlight on AJFF Board Member and Goodrich C. White Professor and Chair of Film and Media Studies at Emory University, Matthew Bernstein. Read More »
Autobiographical dramas, two former AJFF Selects, and the latest from a comedy superstar are featured in this month's edition. Read More »
Dates for the 19th annual AJFF have been announced! Mark your calendars from February 6 to February 26, 2019. See the world on film during this year’s upcoming festival. Read More »
A special editiorial for the New Year by Kenny Blank, AJFF Executive Director. Read More »
We're incredibly proud that AJFF attracts some of the most talented, passionate people. From our staff, to our volunteers, or even to members of our audience, there's a huge group of people that make AJFF a world-class cultural event. This month, we're putting the spotlight on the voice of AJFF and new WIFTA executive director, Jennifer Long. Read More »
A country star's story told, a comedy superstar remembered, a classic about a never-ending day, a two former AJFF picks, and more in this month's edition. Read More »
On Sunday, August 26, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival was delighted present as part of AJFF Connects, and in partnership with the Ismaili Council for the Southeastern United States, an encore presentation of Shalom Bollywood: The Untold Story of Indian Cinema, celebrating the unique cross-section of cultures that informed the development of Indian cinema at the Ismaili Jamatkhana in Norcross. Read More »
This year’s AJFF Selects series concludes in September with The Ancient Law, a long-lost masterpiece of German-Jewish cinema. Newly restored and featuring a live musical score, this 1920s silent classic is an emotional and captivating cinematic experience, offering an intimate, visually stunning depiction of 19th-century shtetl life. Read More »
We're incredibly proud that AJFF attracts some of the most talented, passionate people. We rely heavily on this village to make AJFF what it is, and we're going to introduce you to some of the people who compirse that village. From our staff, to our volunteers, or even to members of our audience, there's a huge group of people that make AJFF a world-class cultural event. This month, we're putting the spotlight on AJFF Steering Committee member and District 6 Sandy Springs City Council member Andy Bauman. Read More »
A former AJFF Selects, a new film based on a best-selling novel, classics and more populate this month's picks. Read More »
AJFF is delighted to present an encore presentation of Shalom Bollywood: The Untold Story of Indian Cinema, celebrating the unique cross-section of cultures that informed the development of Indian cinema. Read More »
This family-friendly event will also include an Atlanta Braves fan experience and giveaways, as well as ballpark-themed food truck eats on the City Green.AJFF is delighted to celebrate the opening of the new Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center with an encore presentation of Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel, a stirring, family-friendly story of sports, patriotism and personal identity. Sponsored by the Atlanta Braves. Read More »
On Saturday, June 23, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival held its first-ever Cinebash, which, translated literally, is a film party. This year’s Cinebash was themed around the work of graphic designer Saul Bass. Read More »
Former picks from AJFF's annual festival, AJFF Selects, AJFF Connects, and more populate this month's edition. Read More »
