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19th edition
Other Israel Film Festival
New York, United States
November 2026 (20th anniversary, TBA)
7-8 days
About Other Israel Film Festival
The Other Israel Film Festival takes an in-depth look at the complexity of Israeli and Palestinian societies through films, panels, and events. Founded in November 2007 by Carole Zabar at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan.
Festival details
Location
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street, New York, NY 10023 · New York, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Israeli Cinema · Palestinian Cinema · Documentary · Narrative Features · Social Justice · Middle East · Jewish Cinema
Duration
7-8 days
Founded
2007
Special programs
Feature screenings
Feature films.
Filmmaker Q&As
Q&A sessions.
Panels and community dialogue
Panel discussions.
Opening/closing night events
Gala events.
Brooklyn satellite screenings
Brooklyn venues.
For filmmakers
Screening eligibility
Curated; contact JCC Manhattan.
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