Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival - Jewish Shorts
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 07:00pm
Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 South Independence Mall East
I SEE YOU:
Directed by Adam Weingrod
Documentary Short | Israel | 2023 | 20 min | Hebrew with English subtitles
A poignant portrait of Danny Layani who, after 25 years of total blindness, regains his sight and sees his wife and four children for the very first time. However, the newfound light in Danny’s life begins to dim, taking a sharp turn. Through intimate family archives and meticulous animated paintings, Danny shares his captivating story of resilience, self-discovery, and the profound power of perspective.
HOW TO MAKE CHALLAH:
Directed by Sarah Rosen
Documentary Short | USA | 2024 | 12 min | English
Over the course of two days – one in 1975 and one in 2022 – two older Jewish women bake bread in New York City.
SEVAP/MITZVAH:
Directed by Sabina Vajraca
Narrative Short | USA/Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2023 | 20 min | English and Bosnian with English subtitles
In Nazi-occupied Bosnia, a Muslim woman risks her life to save her Jewish friends and is saved by them in turn 50 years later.
WAVES APART:
Directed by Josh Greene
Documentary Short | USA | 2023 | 25 min | English
A Jewish surfer confronts the dark, antisemitic history of the sport he once found solace in.
HERITAGE DAY:
Directed by Lara Everly
Narrative Short | USA | 2023 | 20 min | English
After Evie dresses up like her estranged grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, on “Heritage Day” at school, she becomes increasingly obsessed with this dark part of her family history.
Tickets:
$15 General Admission
$13 Senior
$10 Student
