Love the idea of covering Atlanta’s largest film festival? Want exposure to 21 days of non-stop international and independent cinema? How about the chance to cover one of Atlanta’s premiere events at six different venues? Then you should probably sign up to help cover this year’s AJFF. Read More »
The narrative of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an animated classic, suspenseful thrillers, and a former AJFF film populate this month's edition. Read More »
We're thrilled to reveal a special preview of eight films to be included in the festival’s 2019 lineup. This year, dates are shifting slightly from years past, and will be Wednesday, February 6 through Tuesday, February 26, 2019. With a diverse compilation of over 70 accomplished international and independent films from over 20 countries, attracting nearly 40,000 moviegoers, the festival offers an expansive experience that takes audiences on a journey around the world through film. Read More »
The 2019 AJFF takes place this year from February 6-26. See where we'll be for the annual festival. 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 co-chair of Guest Programming and member of United States Holocaust Memorial Council, Michèle Taylor. Read More »
A trendsetting photographer's work examined, classics you should revisit or share for the first time, and more in this month's edition. Read More »
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 »
