AJFF Updates and Other News

AJFF Remembers: Martin Landau

This past month, veteran Jewish actor, Martin Landau passed away at the age of 89. For our part, we wanted to personally take a look at some of our favorite roles and why.   Read More »

Meet AJFF: Steering Committee member, Brennen Dicker

We're incredibly proud that AJFF attracts some of the most talented, passionate people. This month, we're putting the spotlight on Brennen Dicker, AJFF Steering Committee member. Brennen is the general manager of Atlanta’s Bling Digital a division of The Sim Group. He also serves as the Chair SCAD’s Atlanta Advisory Council, is an active member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and serves as the head of Government Relations for Georgia Production Partnership. Read More »

AJFF's Summer Reading and Watching List, Part 1

Summer is here! And with it are the dozens of lists for summer must-reads. To help you decide what books to enjoy this summer, we've found the "best of the best" summer page-turners along with some recommended films to accompany your reading! So sit back, read, relax, watch, and enjoy! Read More »

Meet AJFF: Two New Board Members

We're incredibly proud that AJFF attracts some of the most talented, passionate people. We rely heavily on this village to make AJFF what it is, and we're going to introduce you to some of the people who make up that village. This month, we're putting the spotlight on not one but both of AJFF’s new board members, Dina Gerson of The Coca-Cola Company and our new Treasurer, Joel Pascaner of Jones and Kolb. Read More »

AJFF Selects: [[Menashe]]

Join us for our next AJFF Selects, Menashe, a Yiddish drama inspired by real events, portraying the bond between father and son within the New York Hasidic community. Tickets are on sale now.  Read More »

Four Films for the Fourth

Just in time for July 4th, one of our AJFF interns, Kristin Guy, took a look at some of the best patriotic films with a Jewish connection. So, pre, post, or during your holiday plans, watch these picks to feel really patriotic. Read More »

Meet AJFF: Lee Thomas of Georgia Film

AJFF attracts some of the most talented, passionate people. We rely heavily on this village – our staff, our sponsors, our volunteers, and our audience – to make AJFF a world-class cultural event. This month, we're putting the spotlight on Lee Thomas, the Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, which has sponsored the festival for many years.  Read More »

AJFF Selects: [[The Exception]]

Tickets have sold out for our June AJFF Selects: The Exception, a suspenseful WWII drama starring Christopher Plummer. Read more about the film and watch the trailer for our next screening. Read More »

Meet AJFF: Community Engagement Co-Chair, Judy Marx

AJFF attracts some of the most talented, passionate people. We rely heavily on this village – our staff, our sponsors, our volunteers, and our audience – to make AJFF a world-class cultural event. This month, meet the founding director of Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and current Community Engagement Co-Chair, Judy Marx. Read More »

AJFF Recommends: What to Watch in May

We've got our film picks ready for this month. Among our recommendations are several documentaries including a film from the 2017 AJFF, an inside look at the world of stand-up comedians, and a war film by Quentin Tarantino.   Read More »

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