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Our current moment is one of grappling with history. Questions of whose stories become the popular narrative, and whose remain hidden from view, are frontline conversations in communities around the world. These films reexamine commonly accepted truths with a fresh lens, unearthing aspects of the past that illuminate our present reality.
What if, instead of being threatened by perspectives that challenge our own, we embraced the possibility that they have something to teach us? These films embody the idea of “multiple truths” by sharing a multiplicity of (sometimes contradictory) ideas and experiences.
For those who prefer an at-home viewing experience, SFJFF42 offers more than a dozen programs online, available in the JFI Digital Screening Room from August 1–7, 2022. Selected titles include repeat presentations from the in-person Festival and stellar titles only streaming online.
Devour these standout titles that celebrate the printed page, either through profiles of celebrated writers or adaptations that breathe new life into well-loved or lesser-known stories.
SFJFF42 is proud to showcase several films from past and present Bay Area filmmakers alongside films which celebrate the vibrancy of local communities and contribute to the strong tradition of independent filmmaking thriving here today.
Don't miss the thirty-one short films in this year's program, each of which tells a big story. Narrative shorts compete for the SFJFF Film Movement Award and documentary shorts compete for the juried Best Short Documentary Award, the winner of which is eligible for the Academy Award in Documentary (Short Subject).
Browse these captivating programs exploring life and love in the LGBTQ communities of today and generations past.
From visual essays to family documentaries, these stories reveal a new world to us from the perspective of its filmmaker.
SFJFF43's Special Presentations honor stories big and small, illuminate the diversity of Jewish experiences, champion freedom of expression, and delight with their wit and charm.
The Jewish Film Institute champions emerging and established filmmakers telling bold stories about Jewish life, culture, and identity through our Filmmaker Residency and Completion Grants programs. SFJFF43 is proud to showcase this dynamic group of films that received JFI support in their creation.