Jewish Film Festival

What Jewish Film Festival does

Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival (SVJFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural organization headquartered in Cupertino, California, that produces an annual festival of Jewish-themed feature films, documentaries, and cultural programming for the Bay Area Jewish community and adjacent diaspora audiences. Founded in 1991 and entering its 35th anniversary year in 2026, SVJFF curates a multi-film program with filmmaker appearances and Q&A events (e.g., an Opening Night screening of 'Tatami' with director Guy Nattiv and producer Jaime Ray Newman), complemented by festival archives, downloadable program guides, and patron/donor support tiers.

The festival operates on three revenue streams as a public charity: (1) individual donations and patron-level support (with tax deduction benefit under 501(c)(3) status, EIN 26-3234237), (2) corporate and foundation sponsorships across multiple visible tiers (major backers include Koret Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Taube Philanthropies, Jewish Federation Bay Area, and Safran Family Philanthropies), and (3) ticket sales for individual screenings and festival passes processed through the Eventive online streaming platform and in-person at Bay Area venues (most prominently the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto). Distribution is dual-format: in-person regional screenings plus global online streaming via Eventive, giving the festival a self-serve/PLG-style remote viewer channel alongside its direct, field-driven local screenings.

SVJFF is governed by a board of directors led by President Bob Aptekar and managed by Executive Director Tzvia Shelef, with a large board (more than 20 named members), a preview committee, and functional chairs covering box office, volunteer coordination, theater logistics, and marketing. The organization sits inside a dense Bay Area Jewish institutional network including the Israeli Consulate, Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley, multiple Jewish day schools (Kehillah, Yavneh, Harker), municipalities (City of San Jose, Town of Los Gatos), and media partners (j. The Jewish News of Northern California, Metro Silicon Valley, PRxDigital, Berliner Communications, Werbarubin), which collectively drive its marketing, fundraising, programming, and venue logistics. Technology stack is intentionally light: Wix-hosted web properties, Eventive for streaming, Constant Contact for email, and Salesforce (managed by Out of the Box Consulting) for donor CRM. Headcount is 1-10 employees, reflecting a lean, volunteer-augmented operating model.

Name

Jewish Film Festival

Legal name

Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival

Website

https://svjff.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that produces an annual festival of Jewish-themed films and cultural events for the Bay Area Jewish community, supported by donations, foundation sponsorships, and ticket sales through in-person screenings and online streaming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Arts Festival

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPADAKAD

Film Festivals & Festival Organizers

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

SECONDARYMPADAKAH

Community & Cultural Screenings (Museums, Cultural Centers)

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

SECONDARYMPAGAOAK

Virtual Community Festivals & Cultural Events (Online Celebrations)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Virtual & Hybrid Events

Keywords

• Jewish film festival
• Cultural film programming
• Arts nonprofit events
• Community film screenings
• Jewish cultural cinema

Headquarters

HQ city

Cupertino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Patron Support: The festival is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. It collects donations and patron-level support from individuals, with a clear tax deduction benefit for donors.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate and foundation sponsors provide financial support, with multiple sponsorship tiers visible on the website.
3. Ticket Sales: Festival passes and individual film screening tickets are sold to attendees, with online purchasing through Eventive platform.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival (SVJFF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that produces an annual program of Jewish-themed films, documentaries, and related cultural events for the Silicon Valley and Bay Area community. Founded in 1991, the festival combines in-person theatrical screenings, special events with filmmakers (including opening-night Q&As), and online streaming via the Eventive platform to make Jewish cinema accessible. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, multi-film festival passes, patron donations, and corporate/foundation sponsorships.

Product overview

The Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival is a non-profit 501(c)(3) annual cultural event (celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026) that showcases Jewish-themed films, documentaries, and special events. The organization's offerings consist of the core annual festival event featuring multiple film screenings, the patron/donor support program, festival archives, and downloadable program guides. Films are available via Eventive streaming platform. The festival operates from Cupertino, California with support from sponsors, patrons, and community partners.

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Products and services

• Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival (Annual Event) Annual multi-film festival showcasing Jewish-themed feature films and documentaries for the Silicon Valley and Bay Area community, combining in-person theatrical screenings with online streaming and special filmmaker events.
• Festival Film Screenings (Individual Tickets) Individual Jewish-themed film screenings (e.g., 'Bad-Shabbos', 'Midas Man') sold as discrete tickets for theater viewing or online streaming via the Eventive platform.
• Opening Night and Special Events Premium ticketed festival events featuring Q&A sessions and special presentations with directors and cast (e.g., Opening Night screening of 'Tatami' with Director Guy Nattiv and Producer/Actress Jaime Ray Newman).

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Jewish Federation Bay AreamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish Federation Bay Area is a major community partner supporting the Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival as a sponsor and community connector for Jewish cultural programming in the Bay Area.
• The Israel Consul General's Office in San FranciscocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Israeli Consulate in San Francisco is a partner of SVJFF, supporting cultural programming that showcases Israeli cinema and culture.
• Sina ChapelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSina Chapel is listed as a supporter and partner of SVJFF, providing venue or community support for festival events.
• Palo Alto Jewish Community Center (OFJCC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto serves as a key venue and community partner for SVJFF screenings and events in the Silicon Valley area.
• City of San JoseminorOthersThe City of San Jose is listed as a supporter of SVJFF, providing municipal backing for cultural events.
• Town of Los GatosminorOthersThe Town of Los Gatos is listed as a supporter of SVJFF, providing municipal backing for cultural events.
• The Jewish News of Northern California (j.)coreGTM or Marketing Partnerj. The Jewish News of Northern California provides press coverage and media partnership for SVJFF, including film reviews, festival previews, and event promotion.
• Metro Silicon ValleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMetro Silicon Valley provides editorial coverage of SVJFF events and festival programming, promoting film festival to Bay Area readers.
• PRxDigitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPRxDigital provides public relations services and press release distribution for SVJFF announcements and news.
• Kehillah Jewish High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKehillah Jewish High School is listed as a community partner and supporter of SVJFF.
• The Harker SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Harker School is a community partner and supporter of SVJFF, contributing to the Jewish cultural ecosystem.
• Yavneh Day SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYavneh Day School is a community supporter of SVJFF.
• Berliner CommunicationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBerliner Communications is listed as a sponsor providing communications or marketing services.
• WerbarubinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWerbarubin is listed as a sponsor supporting SVJFF.
• Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley (JFSSV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFSSV is a community partner of SVJFF, connecting the festival to broader Jewish social services.
• Cohen CreativeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCohen Creative provides program design services for SVJFF.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Mill Valley Film Festival: A long-running Bay Area film festival serving a similar regional audience. It does not target the Jewish community specifically but competes for cinephile ticket buyers, sponsors, and cinema venues in overlapping Bay Area markets.
• Toronto Jewish Film Festival: A larger Jewish film festival serving the Canadian Jewish community with comparable programming, donor, and sponsor dynamics. It does not compete in the Bay Area but provides a regional benchmark for scale and programming depth in Jewish film festivals.
• Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival: A major San Jose/Silicon Valley film and innovation festival operating a multi-week program in the same geography as SVJFF. Overlaps on venue logistics, audience pool, and sponsor pool, though its scope is broader than Jewish-themed content.

Direct peers

• San Francisco Jewish Film Festival: The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival is the closest direct peer: another non-profit annual Jewish-themed film festival serving the Bay Area Jewish community, with overlapping sponsor and audience bases. It represents the primary competitive alternative for Jewish film programming in the region.
• Chicago Jewish Film Festival: Annual Jewish-themed film festival operated by a Jewish community center. Mirrors SVJFF's model of combining institutional community partnerships, sponsor tiers, and curated screenings of Israeli and Jewish cinema.
• Washington DC Jewish Film Festival: One of the largest North American Jewish film festivals, run by the DCJCC. Comparable non-profit festival operation with similar mix of foundation support, ticket revenue, and themed film curation.
• New York Jewish Film Festival: Long-running Jewish film festival co-presented by the Jewish Museum and Film at Lincoln Center. Functions as a peer reference point for programming prestige, filmmaker access, and institutional co-production models that SVJFF also pursues.
• Boston Jewish Film Festival: A long-running non-profit Jewish film festival producing an annual program of Jewish-themed cinema with filmmaker appearances. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and revenue mix (sponsorships, donations, ticket sales), differing primarily by geography.

Others

• Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC): A core partner and venue host for SVJFF screenings, OFJCC is a comparable Jewish-community non-profit serving the Palo Alto / Silicon Valley Jewish population with cultural programming. Functions as both ecosystem partner and adjacent cultural programming operator.
• Jewish Federation of the Bay Area: A major sponsor and community connector for SVJFF, Jewish Federation is a comparable regional Jewish non-profit organization providing cultural, social, and educational programming. Relevant as a peer funder and ecosystem anchor rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SiliconValleyJewishFilmFestival
• Instagraminstagram.com/svjff
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silicon-valley-jewish-film-festival

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Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Funding overview

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