Festival

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Shines Spotlight on Global Cinema and Culture

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Atlanta, Georgia – The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) concluded its 2024 edition, bringing together an impressive showcase of international cinematic talent. The festival, which took place from February 13th to the 26th, presented a diverse selection of 48 feature films and 15 shorts from 20 different countries. While the festival’s in-person screenings are now concluded, an encore of 32 films will be available online for those who missed the live events. Among the standout films at the festival were ‘Seven Blessings’ and ‘No Name Restaurant’, which were recognized and celebrated for their contributions to … Read more

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Celebrates Outstanding Films with Jury Award Winners

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Atlanta, Georgia – The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) recently announced the winners of its Jury Awards, with “Seven Blessings” and “No Name Restaurant” among the recipients. The festival, which ran from February 13 to 26, concluded with a special screening of the documentary “Shari and Lamb Chop” at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. While the in-person screenings have ended, the festival will continue to offer a streaming encore from February 27 to March 7, providing audiences with the opportunity to watch 32 films online. This year’s AJFF showcased a diverse selection of films, … Read more

Filmstiftung-supported Productions Win Big at 74th Berlin International Film Festival

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Berlin, Germany – Three Filmstiftung-backed productions received accolades at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, which concluded on Saturday evening. Presided over by jury president Lupita Nyong’o, the awards ceremony celebrated the outstanding talents in the film industry. Matthias Glasner was awarded the prestigious Silver Bear for Best Screenplay for his film “Dying”, while Martin Gschlacht received the Silver Bear for an Outstanding Artistic Contribution for his work as the director of photography on “The Devil’s Bath”. Juliana Rojas also received recognition as Best Director in the Encounters competition for her film “Cidade; Campo”.

Iranian Film “The Great Yawn of History” Wins Special Jury Award at Berlin International Film Festival

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TEHRAN, Iran – Aliyar Rasti, a talented Iranian filmmaker, achieved a remarkable feat at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. His debut feature film, “The Great Yawn of History,” won the prestigious Special Jury Award in the Encounters Competition Section. It shared the honor with Qiu Yang’s “Some Rain Must Fall” from China. Rasti’s film premiered at the 2024 Berlinale, marking a significant milestone in his career. “The Great Yawn of History” takes viewers on a captivating journey through the Iranian landscape. The story revolves around a man who dreams of discovering a box of … Read more