The 29th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival concluded with unprecedented success, setting new records and reaffirming its place as a premier cultural event in the Valley. With 28 films shown and a 43% increase in ticket sales from 2024, the festival drew larger crowds than ever, reflecting the community’s growing enthusiasm for Jewish storytelling through film.
Festival Highlights:
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Sold-Out Opening Night: The festival kicked off in spectacular fashion with an 800 person sold-out screening of SODA at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, setting the tone for an incredible two weeks of cinema.
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Crowd Favorites & Packed Theaters: The hit comedy BAD SHABBOS played to full houses in 10 packed theaters across the Valley, proving to be a festival standout.
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West Valley Increased Interest: Two sold out films, THE CATSKILLS and BAD SHABBOS, in our Peoria theater proved interest in Jewish film and community.
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Unprecedented Attendance: This year’s surge in ticket sales demonstrated the increasing demand for diverse and meaningful Jewish films, with many attendees opting for multiple showings.
As we wrap up the 2025 GPJFF and set our sights on making next year’s 30th-anniversary festival even more spectacular, we want to send a huge thank you to our sponsors, grantors, donors, volunteers, filmmakers, and, most importantly, our incredible attendees. It’s because of all of the aforementioned that we continue to celebrate Jewish culture and storytelling through film and can’t wait to do it all again next year.
For more information, visit GPJFF.org or contact pr@gpjff.org
Photo Credit: Syvonne Kozuch
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