The resource for programmers and aficionados of Jewish and Israeli cinema

Programming assistance - Marketing - Festival consultancy - Customised research

In the age of proliferating viewing platforms offering an almost unlimited range of content, the importance of quality film curation that delivers timely, intellectually stimulating, socially bonding and entertaining experiences is the key to a successful festival.  

About David Shem-Tov

As a freelance consultant, I attend key first tier festivals and have developed extensive industry contacts.  For a modest monthly retainer, I can learn your festival’s programming needs and source, evaluate and/or negotiate licensing for you.  I can also undertake research projects for all your festival management needs.  Contact david[at]jewishfilmreview.com

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As the leading professional organization for film festivals, FFA connects over 300 festivals and industry professionals across North America and the UK. Our global membership spans 48 states and includes major international festivals, regional showcases, and emerging events.

We deliver:

• Year-round professional development for film festival organizers
• Industry networking events and film community partnerships
• Exclusive resources and cost-saving benefits for members
• Strategic advocacy for independent film exhibition
• Collaborative opportunities with filmmakers and distributors

There is not a lot of Jewish content specifically, but they offer resources for filmmakers and educational opportunities for festival organizers.

FestForums® is the B2B live gathering for festival producers, organizers, and industry leaders to learn and network all in one place. The conference includes various panels, exhibitors, awards, concerts and parties galore presented in a relaxing convivial environment. We discuss technology, sustainability, safety, wellness, marketing, operations, and many more topics with mixers and a trade show designed to cultivate networking in beautiful Santa Barbara.

The Alliance was founded in 1980 by an eclectic group of media arts organization leaders who realized they could strengthen their social and cultural impact by working as a united force. Their idea was as bold as it was simple: to create a national organization that would provide support services to its institutional members, and advocate for the field as a whole. Since its founding, The Alliance has worked to raise the profile and influence of the media arts on behalf of its growing and changing membership. Today, The Alliance welcomes individuals across disciplines, local, regional and national media nonprofits, international NGOs and strategic partners from all sectors as we move into a collaborative, creative future.

Recognizing the power of film to inform and inspire, Working Films positions documentaries to increase civic engagement and shift culture at the local, state, and national level. We offer funding and in-kind support to underrepresented filmmakers. We also share our learning and foster dialogue that furthers constructive change within the field of documentary. We lead conversations and trainings for grassroots groups and nonprofits to ensure that nonfiction media is increasingly embraced as a critical resource in their strategies for social change.

A centralized digital resource designed to support Jewish filmmakers and film festival organizers around the globe. Featuring a comprehensive, searchable directory of 1000s of Jewish themed films, the platform serves as a vital tool for discovering screening opportunities, fostering collaboration, and strengthening the global Jewish film community

A great resource for film submissions and festival management, offering a robust infrastructure used by thousands of festivals—including  Jewish themes and storytelling. Jewish filmmakers can efficiently submit their work to relevant festivals, while organizers benefit from streamlined submission process.