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46th edition
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
San Francisco, United States
July 16 - August 2, 2026
Approximately 3 weeks
About San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
Presented by the Jewish Film Institute (JFI), SFJFF is the world's first and largest Jewish film festival. Founded in 1980, 46th edition in 2026. Operates the only U.S.-based documentary filmmaker residency program focused on Jewish-content projects.
Festival details
Location
145 Ninth Street Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94103 · San Francisco, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Jewish Cinema · Documentary · Independent · Narrative Features · Shorts
Duration
Approximately 3 weeks
Founded
1980
Awards
Freedom of Expression Award
Award for bold storytelling.
Special programs
Annual Film Festival
Main festival.
WinterFest
Winter program.
Monthly Online Shorts
Online shorts program.
Mitzvah Series
Signature series.
Filmmakers in Residence
Documentary incubator.
Best Documentary Films
Award-Winning Documentaries
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