We feature films that have a Jew-ish connection to life, culture, history both on-screen and behind-the-scenes. Our curated film selections aspire to encourage discussion and inspire hope, kindness, tolerance and inclusion.
JCC Chicago Jewish Film FestivalThe JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival screens films of all genres, for all generations. Festival films will inform, inspire and ignite emotion. They honor Jewish filmmakers, writers and actors—and those committed to repairing the world through brave, artistic expression. The JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival has grown from modest beginnings to engaging over 65,000 movie-goers.
JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival Student Film CompetitionWe invite student filmmakers to develop short stories around the themes of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, community, kindness, role modeling, stewardship of the earth, Jewish holidays or historical events–to educate, inform and inspire behaviors and beliefs that will change the world for the better. Submissions are closed for our 2024 festival.
ReelAbilities Chicago Film FestivalHosted in partnership with JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival. Celebrating disability, inclusion and accessibility through wide-ranging international films including shorts, features, narratives & documentaries, ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest festival in the world dedicated to showcasing ground-breaking films by and about people with disabilities. Coming Fall 2024.
