Steven Spielberg launches foundation to fund Jewish-themed documentaries
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Steven Spielberg has launched a film foundation called Jewish Story Partners to fund documentaries that “tell stories about a diverse…
Film
Reel Mensch Studio pivots creatively to meet new needs in the COVID era
By Jared Paull (AJNews) – Reel Mensch Studio celebrated our tenth year in business by involuntarily conducting an experiment: What would happen if we went…
Camp BB-Riback enters into exciting new partnership with JCamp 180
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – There is big news coming out of Camp BB-Riback, and it’s coming in the form of JCamp 180. The Alberta…
Edmonton Jewish Film Festival celebrates 25 years: Save the Date May 2 – 11
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – Hey Alberta film lovers, it’s that time again. You can start getting excited, and mark your calendars for May 2…
From ‘Mank’ to an Israeli short film, 5 notable Jewish nominees for 2021 Oscars
by Emily Burack (JTA) — “Mank,” the black-and-white Netflix film about Jewish screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz, leads the slate of Academy Award nominations in a year when…