Philadelphia Jewish Film And Media

What Philadelphia Jewish Film And Media does

Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media (PJFM) is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit arts organization operating the second-longest running Jewish film festival in the United States, established in 1981 (with institutional roots tracing to the 1875 Young Men's Hebrew Association). The organization curates, programs, and distributes Jewish-themed film and digital media content for Jewish community members in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, regional film enthusiasts, and a national community of Jewish content creators. PJFM rebranded from the Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival (GPJFF) in 2021 to reflect its expansion from cinema-only programming into new media and digital storytelling.

The organization's core product portfolio includes the 11-day annual Philadelphia Jewish Film + Media Festival (Fall Fest), the year-round PJFM On Demand streaming platform built on CineSend technology (supporting Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chromecast, and AirPlay), the Lindy SpringFest, the Jewish Resilience Film and Media Series (launched 2025), the Docs & Dialogues documentary program, the PJFM in Conversation archival YouTube interview series, and the Unapologetically Jewish national social media contest (now in its 3rd year). Distribution occurs through in-person screenings at The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History and partner venues across Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, plus digital streaming via PJFM On Demand for sponsors and All-Access Badge holders. Filmmaker submissions are processed through FilmFreeway, and ticketing via GoelEvent.

PJFM's business model is sponsorship- and donation-driven: ticket sales explicitly cover only a small percentage of the budget. Revenue streams include tiered corporate and individual sponsorships (Bronze through Presenting plus a CHAI Society level), All-Access Badges granting unlimited festival entry and on-demand access, individual ticket transactions (including rush tickets), and tax-deductible donations. The Lindy Family serves as presenting sponsor through The Weitzman, which also serves as the primary venue. In 2026, PJFM is being formally integrated into The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, a structural change that will fold the organization into a larger institutional platform while preserving its programmatic identity.

Name

Philadelphia Jewish Film And Media

Legal name

Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media

Website

https://phillyjfm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media is a Philadelphia nonprofit that operates the second-longest running Jewish film festival in the U.S., offering year-round film festivals, a streaming platform, and a national social media contest for Jewish community members and film audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film and Media Cultural Programming

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213), Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAJ

Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYMPADAKAH

Community & Cultural Screenings (Museums, Cultural Centers)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Exhibition (Cinemas, Film Festivals, Screenings)

SECONDARYMPABALAF

Jewish Broadcasting

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Religious/Faith-Based Broadcasting

Keywords

• Jewish film festival
• Cultural arts programming
• Nonprofit film screening
• Media contest curation
• Documentary exhibition

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Ticket sales for individual screenings and events represent a small percentage of the overall budget. Revenue from single-ticket purchases for festival films and special events.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships at various tiers (Presenting, CHAI Society, Platinum, Diamond, Cinematographer, Gold, Silver, Bronze, etc.) providing revenue and benefits including badges, reserved seating, and guest tickets.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations to support operations and programming. Ticket sales make up only a small percentage of PJFM's budget, requiring additional financial support from the community.
4. All-Access Badges: Purchase of All-Access Badges providing unlimited entry to festival events and year-round programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media is a nonprofit arts organization that curates and presents Jewish film, documentary, and digital media programming through an annual multi-day film festival, year-round streaming on PJFM On Demand, seasonal and special-event screening series, and a national social media contest. Programming targets Jewish community members, film enthusiasts, and filmmakers in the Philadelphia metropolitan area and nationally.

Product overview

Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media (PJFM) operates as a nonprofit arts organization offering a portfolio of film and media programs. The core offerings include the annual Philadelphia Jewish Film + Media Festival (12-day annual festival), PJFM On Demand (year-round streaming platform), and the Unapologetically Jewish social media contest. Supporting programs include Lindy SpringFest, the Jewish Resilience Film and Media Series, PJFM in Conversation archival interviews, and Docs & Dialogues. The organization is undergoing integration into the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PJFM On Demand: Digital streaming platform for PJFM's film and media content
• Unapologetically Jewish
• Fall Fest
• Lindy SpringFest

Products and services

• Philadelphia Jewish Film + Media Festival (Fall Fest) Annual film and media festival featuring Jewish international films, digital media content, Philadelphia premieres, repertory cinema, and collaborative events. The 45th annual festival took place November 12-23, 2025, with the 46th scheduled for November 12-21, 2026. Targets festival attendees in the Philadelphia region.
• PJFM On Demand Year-round digital streaming platform offering on-demand access to Jewish films and digital media content for sponsors and badge holders. Built on CineSend technology, supports viewing on PCs, Macs, Android, iOS, with Chromecast and AirPlay capabilities.
• Unapologetically Jewish National social media contest sponsored by PJFM highlighting unabashed Jewish positivity. Now in its 3rd year (2026), features finalists competing in social media content creation, with nearly 30 nationwide applications. Culminates in The Mazel Tov Moment finale event.
• The Mazel Tov Moment Annual presentation, awards ceremony, and celebration event for the Unapologetically Jewish contest, hosted at the Weitzman National Museum. Features Social Impact and Audience Favorite awards.
• Lindy SpringFest Spring film festival featuring features, shorts, and special programming from Israel and elsewhere. Held at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History and The Towers of Wyncate.
• Jewish Resilience Film and Media Series Special programming series featuring films about Jewish resilience, including themes of early Zionism, Holocaust, Jewish resistance, Israel at war, and aftermath of October 7 attacks.
• Docs & Dialogues Documentary programming featuring new documentaries that highlight culture from across the Jewish diaspora, presented with discussions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45+ years of continuous Jewish film festival programming
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish HistorycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026PJFM is being formally integrated into The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in 2026. The Weitzman serves as the primary venue for screenings and events, with Elaine Lindy representing the museum as presenting sponsor. This integration provides institutional stability and central location for PJFM programming.
• Penn Cinema & Media Studies (Penn College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing support for PJFM programming.
• WRTI (NPR affiliate)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal public radio station partner supporting PJFM.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seattle Jewish Film Festival (STRANGER Cinema): STRANGER Cinema presents the Seattle Jewish Film Festival, a regional Jewish film festival with curated international programming and year-round community screenings. Comparable to PJFM in regional nonprofit festival model, curated programming, and community-driven audience development.
• Atlanta Jewish Film Festival: The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is one of the largest Jewish film festivals in the world, presenting curated international Jewish cinema with year-round programming. Comparable to PJFM in festival scale, sponsorship-driven funding model, and curated international Jewish programming.
• New York Jewish Film Festival (The Jewish Museum): Presented by The Jewish Museum, the New York Jewish Film Festival is a curated annual showcase of Jewish cinema. Directly comparable to PJFM as an institutional Jewish film festival with curated programming, filmmaker submissions, and a museum-based festival model.
• Chicago Jewish Film Festival: Presented by the JCC Chicago, the Chicago Jewish Film Festival is a regional Jewish film festival with curated international programming. Comparable to PJFM in mission, festival structure, and audience profile within a major US metro Jewish community.
• Toronto Jewish Film Festival: The Toronto Jewish Film Festival is one of the largest Jewish film festivals in North America, presenting international Jewish cinema with year-round programming. Comparable to PJFM in festival programming model, audience curation, and nonprofit festival operations.
• Washington Jewish Film Festival (DCJFF): DCJFF operates the Washington Jewish Film Festival, a regional Jewish film festival with year-round programming and curated screenings. Directly comparable to PJFM in mission, festival structure, audience engagement model, and reliance on sponsorships and community support.
• Miami Jewish Film Festival: The Miami Jewish Film Festival presents an annual festival and year-round Jewish cinema programming in the Greater Miami area. Comparable to PJFM as a regional Jewish film festival with curated international programming and nonprofit festival operations.
• San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (Jewish Film Institute): The Jewish Film Institute presents the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, the oldest and largest Jewish film festival in the United States. Directly comparable to PJFM as a nonprofit organization running a major Jewish film festival with curated programming, filmmaker submissions, and year-round Jewish media initiatives.
• Boston Jewish Film Festival: BJFF presents an annual festival of Jewish cinema in the Greater Boston area along with year-round screenings and filmmaker events. Directly comparable to PJFM in regional Jewish film festival positioning, sponsorship-driven nonprofit model, and curated international programming.

Others

• The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History: The Weitzman Museum is the primary venue partner and integrating institution for PJFM in 2026. Comparable as the institutional anchor that provides physical venue access, presenting sponsorship infrastructure, and the cultural institution context in which PJFM operates and is being integrated.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/phillyjfm
• Facebookfacebook.com/PhillyJFM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philadelphia-jewish-film-media

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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