13th Annual
2026
Nov 18 - 22, 2026
our "Bar Mitzvah" year
13th Annual Atlantic Jewish Film Festival: Our Bar Mitzvah Year
Wednesday, November 18 - Sunday, November 22: Bronfman Theatre, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.
Want to see your name on-screen?
Join us as a sponsor of the 13th Annual Atlantic Jewish Film Festival – our Bar Mitzvah year – and take a starring role in bringing exceptional films, meaningful conversations, and vibrant community experiences to Halifax!
2026 opportunities:
As always, all sponsors receive a tax receipt. Please let us know if you do not want your name included in print, on AJFF.ca, or on-screen.
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$1080 Producers: Includes 4 tickets to the Opening Night Film and Reception; 4 tickets to the Thursday Night Film and Reception; 4 tickets to the Saturday Night Film and Party; 4 tickets to the Closing Night Film and Reception + on-screen recognition + on-screen advertisement before each film.
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$540 Directors: Includes 4 tickets to the Opening Night Film and Reception; 4 tickets to the Thursday Night Film and Reception; 4 tickets to the Saturday Night Film and Party; 4 tickets to the Closing Night Film and Reception + on-screen recognition.
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$360 Cast Members: Includes 2 tickets to the Opening Night Film and Reception; 4 tickets to the Thursday Night Film and Reception; 2 tickets to the Saturday Night Film and Party; 4 tickets to the Closing Night Film and Reception + on-screen recognition.
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$180 Film Fans: Includes 2 tickets to the Opening Night Film and Reception; 2 tickets to the Thursday Night Film and Reception; 2 tickets to the Saturday Night Film and Party; 2 tickets to the Closing Night Film and Reception + on-screen recognition.
Payment Options:
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Online: Please click the sponsorship button on this page to pay securely by credit card online
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Cheques & by Phone: Please call AJC office: 902-422-7491
Thank you for considering supporting the AJFF. This annual celebration of film, culture, & conversation is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors, partners, and supporters. We are grateful for everyone who helps bring these stories and experiences to Halifax.
Our 2025 Sponsors
2025 FILM PARTNERS
The Azrieli Foundation | Bishop’s Cellar | The Consulate of Israel | Israel Bonds Canada | Universal Realty Group | WBC Designs |
2025 PRODUCERS
Valerie MacDonald & Jim Spatz
2025 DIRECTORS
Lois & Ricardo Bessoudo
Hedda Medjuck
About The AJFF
The Atlantic Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) is presented by the Atlantic Jewish Council (AJC). The festival provides an opportunity for people in Atlantic Canada to experience the Jewish world through film.
The AJFF offers film lovers documentaries, comedies and dramas that otherwise would not screen in our region. We choose films to engage, entertain and educate a diverse, inclusive audience.
We are excited to present another great year of engaging films highlighting Jewish life and culture around the world.
Sharing our values and culture with each other and the broader community through the enrichment that films provide.
Contact: Edna LeVine, Director of Community Engagement (AJC)
AJFF Committee: Lynn Rotin, Chair | Yoram Abisror (AJC) | Lisa Baida | Jon Goldberg | Anna Hazankin | Linda Law | Edna LeVine (AJC) | Jordan Schelew | Schuyler Smith | Ann Thaw | Howard Thaw | Peggy Walt
About the Atlantic Jewish Council
The Atlantic Jewish Council (AJC) has been the cornerstone of Jewish life in the Atlantic Canadian provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland & Labrador) since 1975, acting as the organized Jewish community’s representative and program/service provider for non-religious matters. With only a small staff complement and a modest budget, the AJC relies on the support of over 100 volunteers across Atlantic Canada to move the needle on our eight strategic priorities:
- Building a sense of Jewish community across Atlantic Canada;
- Strengthening Jewish identity amongst the Jews of Atlantic Canada, especially our youth;
- Reinforcing the regional identity of the Atlantic Canadian Jewish community;
- Supporting and connecting Atlantic Canadians to Israel;
- Educating about the Holocaust and human rights;
- Helping those in need in our community;
- Fostering relationships with and representing the Atlantic Jewish population to all levels of government, academic institutions, and Jewish and general organizations at both the national and local level; and
- Educating the community of Atlantic Canada at large about Judaism.
The AJC is happy to once again present the Atlantic Jewish Film Festival.
