AJFF Updates and Other News

AJFF Recommends: What to Watch, Scenic Getaways

Epic views abound in these films that span the globe from the Wild West to the Bolivian jungle. Escape from home with former AJFF favorites and more. Read More »

AJFF Recommends: What to Watch in April

Former AJFF films populate this month's picks including several shown this past year. Read More »

A Message from AJFF Executive Director

A message from AJFF Executive Director, Kenny Blank, about the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

AJFF Recommends: What to Watch in March

A former AJFF film and in-depth character portrayals are featured in the films in this month's picks.

The 2020 AJFF Annual Festival Concludes

After 18 unforgettable days, this year's Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has come to a close. Over 38,000 moviegoers celebrated the festival's 20th anniversary, partaking in a showcase of extraordinary international cinema, enhanced by the unique perspective of filmmakers and countless other expert guest speakers.

Thank you to all who supported, volunteered at, and attended, while furthering our mission to foster cultural understanding through cinematic storytelling. Read More »

2020 AJFF Jury Prizes Announced

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is pleased to announce the 2020 AJFF Jury Prize winners in six categories: Best Narrative, Best Documentary, Best Short, Emerging Filmmaker, Building Bridges, and Human Rights. Read More »

2020 AJFF Audience Award Winners Announced

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 AJFF Audience Award in three categories: Best Narrative, Best Documentary, and Best Short.
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The [[Atlanta Jewish Times]] Preview of the 2020 AJFF

Almost synonymous with the annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is the Atlanta Jewish Times coverage of it. As with prior years the publication undertakes the daunting task of reviewing as many films in the lineup as they can, which is almost as harrowing as programming the festival itself. Find reviews of this year's lineup below to aid you in selecting your picks for the 2020 AJFF. For more, you can always find their coverage at their site or issues of their weekly paper at venues at this year's festival. Read More »

Staff Picks of the 2020 AJFF

We, as a staff, love talking about the films of the festival to anyone, anytime, almost any place. Now is the time we get talk about them non-stop with everyone else and we're taking full advantage. So, what are the Staff Picks of the 2020 AJFF? Read More »

Meet AJFF: AJFF Copy Editor, Judy Bozarth

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 copy editor, Judy Bozarth. Read More »

AJFF Recommends: What to Watch in January

Academy Award-winning films, classics, including a now-classic comedy based on a classic, reflect this month's picks. Read More »

More About the 2020 AJFF Festival Lineup

On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is thrilled to share its 2020 programming lineup. See more and get tickets now for the films in store for our 18-day event in February. Read More »

AJFF Announces 2020 Opening and Closing Night Films

The full lineup for the 2020 AJFF will be unveiled on January 10 and we can't wait for you to see everything in store for this year! But, as in years past, we've got something extra special planned for our Opening, Closing, and Young Professionals Nights. We thought we'd fill you in a little early on these films. Read More »

Key Dates for the 2020 AJFF

For the 2020 AJFF, we've got some key dates to keep in mind. Put them on your calendar, your phone, wherever best because you'll want to keep these in mind! Save these dates, and you won't miss out on anything! Read More »