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UK Jewish Film brings new and international films on Jewish themes to diverse audiences across the UK through our festivals and year-round screenings.
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10/09/2026

Shana Tova from everyone at UK Jewish Film. We wish you a happy and sweet new year! 🍎🍯
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Still: The Outer Circle, 2017, part of the Pears Short Film Fund at UK Jewish Film.

09/09/2026

Our Young Jury meetings kicked off this week! What a dynamic bunch of young jurors we have again this year, now ready to dive into this year's shorts and select the Best Short Film for UKJF 2026.

Find out their top 3 shorts and the winner of the Best Short Film Award at JW3 on Thursday 12 November! 🏆

Tickets for members are available to buy from 24 September; general release opens on 29 September.

07/09/2026

Here's a sneak peek at the official artwork for our 30th UK Jewish Film Festival, taking place in November!

🎬 The festival returns to 10 cinemas across London from 5–15 November, before touring Manchester and over a dozen UK cities from 15 November to 3 December. Can't make it in person? Our online festival streams from 18–30 November.

🎟️ Priority booking for UKJF members opens Thursday 24 September at 12pm, with general sale following on Tuesday 29 September at 12pm.

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02/09/2026

One week to go and there aren’t many tickets left!

Join us for an exclusive preview of Just an Illusion, a funny and heartfelt coming-of-age story about first love, family and figuring out who you are. Starring Camille Cottin and directed by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache.

🗓️ Wednesday 9 September, 7.30pm
📍 Phoenix Cinema
🎟️ ukjewishfilmyearround.eventive.org/Coming_Up/-6a7db202a3c4518781c626b4

MetFilm Distribution

19/08/2026

Entries for the 2027 EE BAFTA British Short Film Award category close on 30 September! 🎬🏆

The UK Jewish Film Festival is proud to be a BAFTA Qualifying Festival for British Short Film.

If your short screened at our 2025 Festival, it may be eligible for the 2027 EE BAFTA Film Awards.

Find the full rules and guidelines at bafta.org/awards/film-rules.

17/08/2026

A hilarious, warm-hearted and unforgettable coming-of-age story is coming to the big screen!
Join us for an exclusive preview of Just an Illusion, starring Camille Cottin, from acclaimed directing duo Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache.

🗓️ Wednesday 9 September, 7.30pm
📍 Phoenix Cinema
🎟️ ukjewishfilmyearround.eventive.org/Coming_Up/-6a7db202a3c4518781c626b4

MetFilm Distribution

12/08/2026

🎬 From writers’ room to set...

A behind-the-scenes look at Carry With Both Hands, one of the inaugural films from UK Jewish Film’s Changing Perspectives Film Fund - from developing the story in a writers’ room led by Rivals screenwriter Kefi Chadwick, to bringing it to life on set this year.

More to come soon 👀

11/08/2026

While you wait for the reveal of UK Jewish Film Festival's 2026 programme, catch up on some Pears Short Film Fund favourites:

⭐ On the Beaches - starring Bella Ramsey
🏆 Samuel-613 - BAFTA-nominated
💯 100 Faces - from UKJF’s own Benjamin Till
🥩 The Chop - winner of 40+ awards worldwide

All available to watch FREE on UKJF On Demand now - link in comments 🍿

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