Press Information
Working press looking to connect with festival staff, filmmakers or filmmaker materials, please contact:
Elizabeth Heller
Marketing and Communications Manager
The Boston Jewish Film Festival, Inc.
1001 Watertown Street
West Newton, MA 02465
Telephone: 617-244-9899 x210
Fax: 617-244-9894
eheller@bjff.org
Volunteer
Boston Jewish Film offers a number of volunteer opportunities for both our annual fall Festival and our year-round activities.
- Usher at films
- Distribute brochures, flyers, and posters
- Assist with marketing
- Visiting artist transportation
- …and more!
Benefits:
- Receive vouchers for film screenings
- Attend parties
- Meet industry professionals and filmmakers
- …and more!
If you have additional questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact us at info [at] bostonjfilm.org and provide a brief resume, areas of interest, and availability.

Our Mission
Boston Jewish Film is New England’s largest film-based organization showcasing Jewish life and culture in a dynamic, celebratory way that is inclusive and accessible to all. A part of JCC Greater Boston since 2026, BJF aims to foster dialogue, bridge differences, and help people of all ages define and affirm what it means to be Jewish in today’s world by expertly curating and showcasing films that draw color from the entire spectrum of the Jewish experience.
