Joshua Abbey

The film created a huge buzz at Cannes. Few people realize that Natalie Portman is Jewish and that she was read more

The film created a huge buzz at Cannes. Few people realize that Natalie Portman is Jewish and that she was born in Jerusalem.

I culled the cream of the crop.

I culled the cream of the crop.

All are unique films that you will not likely see anywhere else.

All are unique films that you will not likely see anywhere else.

It gives them an incentive to market the film aggressively to their constituents. Then they can use the festival not read more

It gives them an incentive to market the film aggressively to their constituents. Then they can use the festival not only as a promotional opportunity, but as a fundraising opportunity as well. Generating an audience has always been very difficult for film festivals, but this formula has been very successful. Generally, most of the screenings are sold out.

After I left that, I wanted to continue programming films, so I started the Jewish film festival.

After I left that, I wanted to continue programming films, so I started the Jewish film festival.