about jewish cinema day

The San Joaquin Film Society presents Jewish Cinema Day, an SJFS Global Cinema Series, featuring spectacular new works from American and International Jewish filmmakers, celebrating and sharing contemporary and historical Jewish experiences through unparalled cinematic storytelling. Four captivating exhibitions will showcase three feature films and one short films program, with eclectic stories of family, romance, friendship, cultural exchange, globalization, history, coming-of-age, and ethical issues.

Jewish Cinema Day will present the return of "El Brindis (To Life)," a favorite from the 2nd San Joaquin International Film Festival, the powerful documentary drama "Blessed is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh," and New Jewish Short Films, a special program of five new short films from American, German, and Israeli filmmakers, featuring the 2009 Oscar®-winning "Toyland" along with rare works making national and international premieres!

Jewish Film Day will close with the Northern California Premiere of the unforgettable Spotlight Film and family comedy "Beau Jest," starring acclaimed actress Lainie Kazan and company.

Jewish Cinema Day was curated by Sophoan Sorn.

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significant past exhibitions of jewish films

In 2008, the 1st San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF1) celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the Statehood of Israel with a cultural spotlight program FILM NITE ISRAEL, co-presented with the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest and the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, along with two special films on the festival's pillar nights - Opening and Closing.

Film Nite Israel 2008 featured the Valley Premiere of the Israel Academy Award-winning roadfilm "Souvenirs," (Shahar Cohen and Halil Efrat) along with the Northern California Premiere of "The House on August Street" (Ayelet Bargur). An Opening Night feature "The Clown and the Führer" (Dir. Eduard Cortés) won the SJIFF Jury Prize for Best Narrative Film, held its Northern California Premiere at SJIFF1, was picked up for major distribution in Europe, and is now making the festival circuit around the world. SJIFF1's Closing Night Feature was the enchanting "Love & Dance (Sipur Hatzi Russi)" by Sacramento-born, Jewish filmmaker Eitan Anner.

about the society

Mission: The San Joaquin Film Society, Inc. (SJFS), home of the San Joaquin International Film Festival, celebrates cinema arts, multi-cultural appreciation, and global outreach through year-round productions of festivals, films, and educational programs.

SJFS's flagship San Joaquin International Film Festival is the California Central Valley's preeminent celebration of global cinema. SJFS is also home to the San Joaquin Children's Film Festival and the California International Documentary Film Festival.

SJFS is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking; and to bringing the world's best cinema to the culturally-rich, Central Valley communities and beyond!

In 2009, the society brings the world's best, rarest, and newest works in cinema arts and media discoveries to the Valley, with over 100 programs, events and shows, featuring over 300 films from 50 nations, and reaching diverse and multi-cultural audiences.

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new members offer

Become a member of the San Joaquin Film Society and experience Jewish Cinema Day for only $10.00!

How it works: By applying at the basic Film Fan level ($50.00), each member is given 4 complimentary general film vouchers. Admission to "El Brindis" "Blessed is the Match" and "New Jewish Shorts" (as general screenings) are applicable for these vouchers. The only screening to pay for is the Spotlight Film "Beau Jest," and member's admission is only $10.00.

To become a member, click here for details.

film presenters

• Agosin Films, Chilé
• David Newton, Prostorm Pictures, USA
• Beit Berl College of Arts, Film Department, Israel
• Katahdin Productions, USA

official community partners

• Temple Israel, Stockton
• Miracle Mile Improvement District

special thanks

• The Record
• Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region
• G Force Productions
• Caravan News

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the films

SEE ALL THE FILMS, INCLUDING THE SPOTLIGHT "BEAU JEST

box office

Online sales is now closed, but tickets for All Shows and Day Passes are still available. Go directly to the Stockton Empire Theatre Box Office (which opens at 12PM noon). Cash only please.

General Screenings
$9.00 General
$8.00 Senior, Student
$7.00 Member

Spotlight Film
$12.00 General
$11.00 Senior, Student
$10.00 Member

Day Pass (See All Films)
$30.00 General, Senior, Student
$25.00 Member

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