Festival Sections

With 65 films in the lineup, SFJFF46 has something for every type of moviegoer to discover. Explore the program here by the sections that give shape and structure to eighteen days of cannot-miss moments.

Big Nights

Big Nights

SFJFF46's ten Big Nights spotlight singular talents in filmmaking, expand the horizons of Jewish storytelling, and bring guests from around the world to the Bay Area. These marquee presentations are not to be missed.

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JFI Supported Stories

JFI Supported Stories

The Jewish Film Institute supports filmmakers at all stages of the filmmaking process through its internationally recognized Grants and Doc Lab programs. These dynamic and urgent films premiering at SFJFF46 received suport from JFI's artist development programs in their journeys to the big screen.

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Next Wave

Next Wave

Next Wave films may be warm, funny, thrilling, and quirky, but are always on the leading edge of independent cinema from some of the industry's most promising new voices.

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Special Events

Special Events

These special events encompass community gatherings, live performances, conversations with filmmakers, and more.

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Narrative Features

Narrative Features

These narrative features shed light on the drama, comedy, and everything in between of Jewish life around the world.

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Documentary Features

Documentary Features

These non-fiction films train their lenses on vital stories in the Jewish community and beyond.

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Festival Shorts

Festival Shorts

Don't miss the twenty short films in this year's program, across four shorts programs, each of which tells a big story.

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