27th NY Sephardic Jewish Film Festival

Seal of the Office of the Manhattan Borough President

June 8 , 5:00 pm to June 15 , 12:00 am

15 West 16th Street , New York, NY

Free

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

We’re excited to announce that the 27th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival (NYSJFF) returns to New York City from June 8 to June 15, 2025, bringing a powerful week-long celebration of film, music, and community.

Opening Night – June 8 at El Museo del Barrio
This year’s Festival kicks off with a star-studded Pomegranate Awards Ceremony honoring:

Yael Naim (Music)

Roya Hakakian (Literature)

Michel Boujenah (Stage & Screen)

Fortuna (Cultural Preservation)

The Pomegranates are sculpted by world-renowned Baghdad-born artist Oded Halahmy. night will feature a special live performance by Fortuna with Trio Mediterraneo, joined by Grammy-winning trumpeter Frank London.

Throughout the Week, Experience Exclusive Screenings including:

World Premiere: YAEL

U.S. Premiere: Jinxed

U.S. Premiere: The Last Righteous Man (Baba Sali)

New York Premiere: Matchmaking 2

New York Premiere: The 90s – The Revelry (Hillula)

Closing Night – June 15
The Festival concludes with a spectacular live concert by legendary artist Enrico Macias!

This year’s NYSJFF is part of the inaugural Festival Sefarad NYC, a citywide celebration of Jewish joy, resilience, and unity made possible by the UJA-Federation of NY. The NYSJFF is dedicated to Ike, Molly and Steven Elias.

Program & Tickets: Reserve Now

For press inquiries, interviews, and media access, please contact:
Sophie K. Pierson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 408-515-8640

We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable celebration of film, music, and culture!

Warm regards,