AJFF Updates and Other News

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 »

AJFF Announces 2019 Opening and Closing Night Films

The full lineup for the 2019 AJFF will be unveiled on January 10 and we can't wait for you to see everything in store for this year! But, as in years past, we've got something extra special planned for our Opening, Closing, and Young Professionals Nights. We thought we'd fill you in a little early on these films. Read More »

Calling All Volunteers for the 2019 AJFF

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival couldn't exist without the tireless efforts of our volunteers. Find out how you can volunteer for the 2019 AJFF ―and earn free movie tickets in the process. Read More »

Meet AJFF: AJFF's Events and Technology Coordinator, President of SHOWORKS, Inc., Rex Garrett

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’s Events & Technology Coordinator and President of SHOWORKS, Inc., Rex Garrett. Read More »

Calling Photographers and Videographers for the 2019 AJFF

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 »

AJFF What to Watch in December

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 »

AJFF Announces First Wave of Films for the 2019 AJFF

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 »

2019 AJFF Venues Announced

The 2019 AJFF takes place this year from February 6-26. See where we'll be for the annual festival. Read More »

Meet AJFF: Co-chair of Guest Programming and Member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, Michele Taylor

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 »

AJFF What to Watch in November

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 »

AJFF Connects: Yentl

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 »

Meet AJFF: AJFF Board Member and Goodrich C. White Professor and Chair of Film and Media Studies at Emory University, Matthew Bernstein

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 »