San Francisco Jewish Film Festival 2025
Mark your calendars: the 45th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival runs July 17–August 3, 2025, across San Francisco and the East Bay.
This unique event, run by the Jewish Film Institute, is the longest-running and largest Jewish film festival of its kind. Showcasing a stunning 18-day lineup of independent features, documentaries, shorts, animations and series that celebrate the richness of Jewish identity and experience.
When & where
Dates:
July 17 – August 3, 2025
Venues:
- Herbst Theatre, SF
- AMC Kabuki 8, SF
- Vogue Theatre, SF
- Roxie Theater, Mission District
- Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
- Landmark’s Piedmont Theatre, Oakland
All venues are ADA‑accessible, and screenings will offer support for Deaf, Hard‑of‑Hearing, blind, and low‑vision patrons .
Tickets & passes
- Early Bird ticket bundles are on sale now—grab them before June 16.
- Member presale: opens 10 am PT June 17 (72‑hour exclusive)
- General sale: starts 10 am PT June 20
Pricing (per screening):
- JFI Member – US $15
- General – US $20
- Student/Senior/ADA – US $19
- Special events – US $25 (Member) / US $30 (General)
Where to buy: online at sfjff.org or via the box office (415 621 0568).
Opening Night & Highlights
- Opening Night: Coexistence, My Ass!, a bold and timely political satire from Israeli comedian Noam Shuster‑Eliassi—kicking off on July 17 at 6:30 pm in Herbst Theatre.
- Lineup will be revealed 10 am PT on June 17, right when Member presales begin .
Expect something for everyone—thought‑provoking docs, gripping narratives, animated shorts, episodic series and powerful co‑productions from North America, Israel, Europe and beyond .
Why go?
- Cultural breadth: Bold storytelling that explores Jewish heritage, identity, history—and even intersectional themes that resonate across communities .
- Industry-first opportunity: This festival is an Academy®-qualifier in the Short Documentary category.
- Community vibe: Expect eclectic crowds, Q&As, festival‑only events, all wrapped in a relaxed summer‑in‑the‑city cinephile atmosphere.
If you love indie cinema, powerful stories, or just soaking up that communal summer‑festival energy, SFJFF45 is a can’t‑miss. It offers two weeks of cinematic exploration—from laughs to tears, old traditions to fresh perspectives.
Let me know if you want help picking must-watch titles or planning your schedule!
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