MJFF’s modest beginnings began 1998 in South Portland at Congregation Bet Ha’am with six videos shown on a television set over a weekend. Since then we have presented over 300  films both domestic and foreign, brought more than 70 guest artists from the U.S. and around the world and sold over 30,000 tickets to both Jewish and non-Jewish attendees in venues throughout greater Portland as well in selected sites throughout the state. Portland is the smallest city in the nation to boast an independent, professional Jewish film festival.

We curate a program of films that explore the Jewish experience through  -  features, documentaries and shorts. MJFF has grown to be one of the best-attended, most well-respected, and highly-anticipated cultural events in the State. We attract a diverse, sophisticated, and deeply loyal audience base who loves independent film.

Join us March 17 – 22, 2012 when we return to the Nick for our 15th annual Festival!

MJFF ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Susan Cummings-Lawrence, Chair

Ben Bertram

Eleanor Goldberg

Wayne Goodman

Judy Halpert

Steve Halpert

Jim Harris

JoAnn Miller Goodman

Libby Margolis-Pineo

Steve Passerman

Robin Rubinstein

Bess Welden