AJFF Updates and Other News

19 Memorable Moments from the 2019 AJFF

We could tell you more about the success of 2019 AJFF, but our preferred medium is visuals. So, we'd rather show you a handful of some of our favorite moments from this year (19 for our 19th year to be exact). Thank you again to all who supported, volunteered, and attended.  Read More »

The 2019 AJFF Comes to a Triumphant Close

After 21 unforgettable days of international cinema, the 19th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has concluded, with more than 38,000 in attendance this year. Thank you to all who supported, volunteered, and attended. Read More »

2019 AJFF Jury Prizes Announced

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is pleased to announce the 2019 AJFF Jury Prize winners in six categories: Best Narrative, Best Documentary, Best Short, Emerging Filmmaker, Building Bridges, and Human Rights.

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Staff Picks of the 2019 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 2019 AJFF?  Read More »

WSB-TV Partners with AJFF for the 2019 AJFF

AJFF is so excited to be partnering with WSB-TV's Family 2 Family for this year's festival. Started in 1986, the Family 2 Family initiative is a broad based on-air campaign and the longest-running locally produced, comprehensive, stationwide public service effort in Georgia. Read More »

Tickets for the 2019 AJFF Are Now on Sale

Tickets for the 19th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival are now available for purchase. Get your tickets now for this cinematic event, returning for 21 days from February 6 to February 26, all across Atlanta. Screenings will sell out so be sure to get them today. Read More »

#AJFF2019 By the Numbers

You've seen the films for this year's lineup. You've read the film descriptions. Perhaps you've watched some of the trailers? But maybe you're curious about the big picture around this year's festival. Just how does this all break down, by the numbers? Read More »

Meet AJFF: 2019 AJFF Campaign Concept Designer and Owner of Persuasion Bureau, Scott Banks

Pictured: Scott Banks with his wife, Dr. Mahalia Way

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 2019 AJFF Campaign Concept Designer and Owner of Persuasion Bureau, Scott Banks. Read More »

The Icon Award: Honoring Itzhak Perlman

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, in partnership with the City of Sandy Springs and the Sandy Springs Society, is proud to present a recital by Israeli-American music artist Itzhak Perlman on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center’s Byers Theatre. As a part of the event, AJFF will present Maestro Perlman with the Icon Award for Contributions to the Cinematic Arts, which honors exemplary artists who have upheld a tradition of excellence in film, informed directly or indirectly by a Jewish subject or sensibility. Read More »

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