The 31st annual edition of the NY Jewish Film Festival (NYJFF) was held from January 12th to the 25th at Lincoln Center and the New York Jewish Museum. NYJFF is one of the oldest and most important of the more than fifty Jewish film festivals held in the United States each year. Including several press screenings, in person, and online presentations, the program carried productions from numerous countries which focused on the past and present Jewish experience. The fest...
By Maria Esteves – February 1, 2015
The 24th New York Jewish Film Festival 2015 (NYJFF 2015) Closing Night New York Premiere of Felix and Meira (Félix et Meira), directed by Maxime Giroux was held at the Walter Reade Theater in Lincoln Center, Thursday, January 29th. Q&A session immediately followed with director Giroux and actor Luzer Twersky moderated by Jaron Gandelman, Curatorial Assistant for Media, Jewish Museum and Coordinator, New York Jewish Film Festival.
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By Maria Esteves – January 12, 2014
Despite record-breaking freezing temperature, the 23rd New York Jewish Film Festival 2014 (NYJFF 2014) Opening Night U.S. Premiere of LES INTERDITS (Friends from France), directed by Anne Weil and Philippe Kotlarski held at the Walter Reade Theater, Wednesday, January 8, was Sold Out! A special Q&A session with directors Anne Weil, Philippe Kotlarski, and producer Laetitia Gonzalez moderated by director of cinematheque programming, Dennis Lim, Film...
By Maria Esteves – January 12, 2014
Despite record-breaking freezing temperature, the 23rd New York Jewish Film Festival 2014 (NYJFF 2014) Opening Night U.S. Premiere of LES INTERDITS (Friends from France), directed by Anne Weil and Philippe Kotlarski held at the Walter Reade Theater, Wednesday, January 8, was Sold Out! A special Q&A session with directors Anne Weil, Philippe Kotlarski, and producer Laetitia Gonzalez moderated by director of cinematheque programming, Dennis Lim, Film...
By Maria Esteves - February 3, 2008 The 2008 New York Jewish Film Festival Closing Night New York Premiere Documentary film of ORTHODOX STANCE, directed by Jason Hutt was held at the Walter Reade Theater, Thursday, January 24, 8:00 pm. A special Q&A preceded the Closing Night New York Premiere reception with Director/Producer/Writer Jason Hutt, Professional Boxer Dmitriy Salita, and Dmitriy's Manager/Advisor Israel Liberow, moderated by Andrew Ingall. ORTHODOX STANCE, is an outstanding...
