WinterFest, presented by the Jewish Film Institute, is a showcase of independent films that expand and evolve the Jewish story for audiences in the San Francisco Bay Area. An exciting mid-year complement to the summer's annual San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, WinterFest features new release titles fresh from festivals like TIFF, the Berlinale, Sundance, Telluride, and more. From innovative dramatic features to illuminating documentaries, WinterFest invites film lovers to dive deep into tales that entertain, challenge, educate, and delight us.
The 13th annual WinterFest takes place in February–March 2026.
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