Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival

PJFM’s annual film and media festival returns November 12-23, 2025, to Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. 12 days of unforgettable Jewish cinematic and digital storytelling. PJFM’s 45th festival brings the most unique Jewish international films and digital media content from across the globe, from Philadelphia movie premieres to repertory cinema and collaborative events with local organizations.

Films will be live at The Weitzman and Offsite.

Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival Schedule:

October 30 | Pre-Fest Special Engagement
YidLife Crisis: Swedishkayt – Live! Film + Presentation
Live at The Weitzman 

November 12 | Opening Night
Janice Ian: Breaking Silence
Live at The Weitzman 

November 13 | Philadelphia Premiere
All God’s Children
The Towers at Wyncote

November 13 | Pennsylvania Premiere
Franz
Film Society East

November 13 | East Coast Premiere
Lost Cause
PhilaMOCA

November 14, 15 and 16 | Digital Chutzpah Pop-Up Installation
Drawing The Line: The Multifaceted Art of Illustration
Live at The Weitzman

November 14, 15 and 16 | Digital Chutzpah Pop-Up Installation
Voices of the Forgotten: Holocaust Education in Gaming
Live at The Weitzman

November 14 | North American Premiere
The Secret Floor
Live at The Weitzman

November 14 | Pennsylvania Premiere
Mama
Live at The Weitzman

November 15 | Philadelphia Premiere
Unspoken
Live at The Weitzman

November 15 | Narrative Centerpiece
Fantasy Life
Live at The Weitzman

November 16 | Pennsylvania Premiere
Rabbi Capoeria
Live at The Weitzman

November 16 | Masterclass
Making “Bad Shabbos”
Penn Hillel

November 16
The Property
Live at The Weitzman

November 16 | Pennsylvania Premiere
Jewish Shorts Night
Live at The Weitzman

November 16 | Narrative Centerpiece
Fantasy Life
Ambler Theater

November 17, 18 and 19 | Digital Chutzpah Pop-Up Installation
Animated Shorts Collection
Live at The Weitzman

November 17, 18 and 19 | Digital Chutzpah Pop-Up Installation
Unapologetically Jewish Showcase
Live at The Weitzman

November 17 | Pennsylvania Premiere
Torah Tropical
Live at The Weitzman

November 17 | US Premiere
Girls Like Us
Live at The Weitzman

November 17 | Pennsylvania Premiere
Orphan
Bryn Mawr Film Institute

November 17 | Flashback
Crossing Delancey
Film Society East

November 18 | Pennsylvania Premiere
The Most Precious of Cargoes
Live at The Weitzman

November 18 | Pennsylvania Premiere
Among Neighbors
Live at The Weitzman

November 19 | Pennsylvania Premiere
Of Dogs and Men
Live at The Weitzman

November 19 | Pennsylvania Premiere
Neither Day Nor Night
Live at The Weitzman

November 19 | Philadelphia Premiere
Day Trippers
PhilaMOCA

November 20, 21 and 22 | Digital Chutzpah Pop-Up Installation
Music Video Collection
Live at The Weitzman

November 20 | Talkback with Director
Sabbath Queen
Live at The Weitzman

November 20 | Pennsylvania Premiere
Holding Liat
Live at The Weitzman

November 21 | Digital Chutzpah
Shorts Showcase
Live at The Weitzman

November 21 | East Coast Premiere
Lost Cause
Live at The Weitzman

November 22 | Pennsylvania Premiere
The Floaters
Live at The Weitzman

November 23 | Pennsylvania Premiere
The Floaters
Katz JCC in Cherry Hill, NJ 

November 23 | Pennsylvania Premiere
Holding Liat
Katz JCC in Cherry Hill, NJ