List of all online and in-person programs that East Bay International Jewish Film Festival will be offering including film screenings, online film streamings, speakers, courses, interviews, and lectures. If you would like to purchase individual tickets and get more event details, visit IJWC Film & Speaker Catalog or click the buttons below. If the event is open for registration, you will be redirected to that specific event's page on the website, below. Donors of $1000 and more get the between festival films and speakers for free. https://watch.eventive.org/eastbayjewishfilmyearround Throughout the year, continue to check our website for additional events. Our Festival 2026 films will be listed separately. Year-Round Events for November 2025 – October 2026 Click Here All Upcoming Events We will be showing the award-winning film The Sea, which was honored by Israeli filmmakers as Israel’s official entry to the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. This movie was also nominated for a record 13 Israeli Academy Awards (Ophir), winning Best Film and Best Actor. Profound as well as wryly comic, this movie is about Khaled, a 12-year-old boy from a Palestinian village in the West Bank, who is determined to go to Israel's coast, to see the Mediterranean Sea for the first time.

For over 25 years, the EBIJFF has provided meaningful content, engagement and entertainment to our community. Even though we are not meeting in person during the pandemic, we welcome individuals who want to strengthen our Festival and year-round programming. Midas Men Volunteer Be a Part of Our Festival Family For 31 years, the EBIJFF has provided meaningful content, engagement, and entertainment for our community. Starting in the winter of 2026, our Festival returns to the Century 16 in Pleasant Hill for a six-day run. You can help us thrive by becoming a volunteer. We invite you to join us by: • Expanding our audience through social media • Promoting our events through brochure distribution • Assisting our attendees when they need technical support • Ushering and ticket scanning at the Century16 or Vine Cinema • Becoming an individual or corporate/business sponsor For high schoolers interested in arts, cinema, or foreign languages, helping in our Festival is an opportunity for you to receive your volunteering credits. If interested, please email info@eastbayjewishfilm.org . WE THANK YOU!

Benefits of All-Access Donor Passes Donate and Get Yours Today! With an all-access donor pass you get two passes for the In-theatre Festival AND one pass for the Virtual Festival, plus you can reserve your seats before individual passes and tickets go on sale. This gives you more options on when and how you watch the films. Starting at the $500 level, we will automatically add all films to your Virtual Festival library. For a listing of the different benefits and pass levels, take a look at the chart below.

Steps to Watch Movies Streamed on the Vimeo Platform Using Your Smart TV or Roku's Vimeo App 1. Visit vimeo.com and log in to your account. If you have not set up a Vimeo ID/account , click join and set up your own account and password for free . This has to be done on a computer, tablet or phone. 2. After you join Vimeo, you will receive an email from them to verify that the email address you gave belongs to you and not a robot. Verify the account. 3. On your smart Android TV, using Google Play Store search for "Vimeo" app. When you find the app, click "install" to install it on your TV. You will be given a code to verify/activate your account and connect to your TV. 4. While logged in to your Vimeo account on your desktop/tablet or phone, type vimeo.com/activate on your browser and enter the code given to you on TV. Now your Vimeo account is connected to your TV. 5. Use the link to the movie by clicking (or copying to your browser) and enter the password you are given to start to play the movie on your computer or tablet. Again you must be logged in to your Vimeo account. 6. Click on the clock icon on the top right corner of the screen to choose “Watch later” or click the heart icon to "like" the video and add it to your favorites/likes. 7. Stop watching the movie on the computer. 8. On your smart TV, go to Vimeo App. 9. Click “Library" from the left hand side of the App's menu, and select “Watch Later" and then click on the movie to watch it on your TV. If you also "liked" the movie, you may find it under your "Profile" section under "Likes." Steps to set it up using a Roku device should be similar to above.

List of IJWC Board and Film Festival Committe. The Annual East Bay International Jewish Film Festival is a program of the Independent Jewish World Cinema . BOARD Margalit Ir, Chair Haim Beliak Olga Clark Leo Dublin Riva Gambert Josie Levi Timothy Plattner Peter Shapiro Sydne Weiner Sanford Zimmerman Riva Gambert, EBIJFF Director Nadine Joseph, Advisor Gabor Por, Technical & Web Director

A Virtual Film Festival for the East Bay bringing films from all over the world. A Festival that values diversity, encourages inclusion, and educates about ramifications of prejudice and stereotyping. Virtual Festival Begins on March 9 on Eventive We are delighted to return to brick-and-mortar theaters for six days of Festival enjoyment. However, you can still watch the films from the comfort of your home or catch up on ones you missed in-theatre. Our 2025 Virtual Festival will allow you to stream most of the movies we showed at the Century 16. We will also stream two new titles. All our films will have a five-day streaming window. You can start watching a film anytime during its availability. You can stop your movie and finish later, as you have 72 hours to complete watching your films. Each film’s availability window is listed in our brochure and below. Virtual Festival passes cost $1 80 and go on sale February 6. Individual virtual tickets cost $13.50 and go on sale February 10. We are dedicated to making online film viewing as user-friendly as possible. Buy Passes Schedule Virtual Festival Catalog Festival FAQs No events at the moment

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON STREAMING 01 How do I find my movie? If you've already unlocked the movie, visit your Content Library and you should see the film there. You will need to log in first. If you're on another device, you can also check your email inbox for the order confirmation email and click the “watch now” button. Or visit www.eastbayjewishfilm.org EBIJFF 2026 page and click on the original listing for the movie. If you’ve already ordered a ticket with your logged in account, you will have the option to “watch now” from the virtual screening page. 02 If there is a speaker program accompanying my online film, how will I access it? All speaker programs will begin immediately after the end of the feature film. 03 How many hours do I have to finish a movie? Once you click "Watch Now," you will have 72 hours to finish watching it. You can rewind, stop and start as many times as you like during that watch window. 04 How do I know my device is compatible? Visit Eventive's Device Compatibility page and follow the steps to unlock eventive's free test video. You can test your device(s) for compatibility with Eventive's platform Confirm that you are able to make a purchase Confirm that you are receiving confirmation emails once a purchase has been completed If you are unsure your devices are compatible, please refer to the rest of this FAQ for devices that are Eventive compatible. 05 What are the system requirements? You can watch content on PCs running Windows 7+, and Intel or Apple Silicon based Macs running macOS 10.12+. You can also watch films on Android tablets and phones using Chrome, and on iPhones and iPads using Safari. If you have an Apple TV, Fire TV or Roku device, you can use our dedicated apps for these platforms. If you have a Chromecast, you can cast to it from Chrome on your computer or Android phone. Detailed instructions are below. 06 What are the requirements for Windows computers? Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 Supported browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera. We recommend using the latest version of your browser. Internet Explorer is not supported. 07 What are the requirements for Mac computers? macOS 10.12 or later Supported browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Opera. We recommend using the latest version of your browser. Important note regarding iCloud Private Relay: iCloud Private Relay is a security feature available on devices beginning with macOS Monterey (Version 12) that is not compatible with the Eventive media player. Accessing a screening with iCloud Private Relay enabled will present you with a georestrictions error. To access your screening, please be sure that iCloud Private Relay is turned off. On your Mac computer, you can turn off iCloud Private relay in your settings by navigating to: Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Apple ID. Select iCloud > Private Relay 08 Can I watch content on my iPhone/iPad? Yes, you can watch content using Safari on iOS 11.2 or later. Important note: Due to content protection restrictions, the Screen Mirroring feature cannot be used. Additionally, HDMI or other video dongles cannot be connected to your device. Instead, use AirPlay or our dedicated TV app to watch on your TV. Important note regarding iCloud Private Relay: iCloud Private Relay is a security feature available on devices beginning with iOS 15.4 that is not compatible with the Eventive media player. Accessing a screening with iCloud Private Relay enabled will present you with a georestrictions error. To access your screening, please be sure that iCloud Private Relay is turned off. On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you can turn off iCloud Private relay in your settings by navigating to: Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Private Relay 09 Can I watch content on my Android device? Yes, you can watch content using Chrome on Android 6.0 or later. If Chromecasting, must have 3rd generation or later Chromecast stick. To Chromecast from a mobile Android device: Make sure your mobile phone or tablet is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device. Tap the "Cast" icon in the lower righthand corner of the player. If no icon appears, this means casting is not supported on your device. To Chromecast from computer: Open the content in the Google Chrome browser. Click the "Cast" icon in the lower righthand corner of the player. If no icon appears, this means casting is not supported on your device. 10 How can I watch content in the highest possible resolution? To view content in the highest available resolutions (including 1080p as well as 4K/UHD when available), ensure you are using one of the following browser/device combinations: Safari on macOS Edge on Windows Safari on iOS Chrome on Android Eventive TV app for Apple TV, Roku, or Amazon Fire TV Other browsers beyond these will still offer HD resolution; however, the above combinations allow for the maximum levels of secure stream quality. 11 Why does video playback stall or not play smoothly? Eventive uses adaptive bitrate streaming which means the streaming quality will automatically adjust based on your internet speed. If your internet connection is poor or inconsistent, or if you have several wifi enabled devices connected simultaneously, you may experience problems during playback. If you’re on wifi, try moving closer to your router. You may also try connecting directly to your router via an ethernet cable. 12 How do I play the movie on my TV? If you have an Apple TV, Chromecast (3rd gen or later), or a smart TV enabled with AirPlay or Chromecast, set your computer, mobile device or browser to “AirPlay” or “cast” to the TV device. Unlock the program on Eventive Virtual, then set your player window to full-screen using the icon at the lower right. See Eventive's detailed instructions for our dedicated Apple TV and Roku apps below. Chromecast will work on select Android devices. Important note: Due to content protection restrictions, the Screen Mirroring feature on Smart TVs and other devices cannot be used. Many browsers built into Smart TVs and other devices will NOT allow protected content to play. You can also directly connect a laptop or computer using an HDMI cable by doing the following: Make sure your computer is close enough to your Television for the HDMI cable to reach between them safely. Connect one end of the HDMI cable into an available HDMI port on the TV. Take note of the HDMI input number it is being connected to. Plug the other end of the cable into your laptop's HDMI out port Set the TV to the HDMI Input port that the computer is connected to using the source or display button on your TV remote. If your computer's display does not automatically appear on your television screen, you may need to have the computer manually detect the display. Windows: Right-click on the desktop > Display Settings > Click Detect > Click the "Multiple displays" drop-down box and select "Duplicate these displays") > Click Apply. Mac: Go to the Apple Menu > choose System Preferences > Choose the “Displays” panel > Hold down the “Option” key to show the “Detect Displays” button – note that it replaces the ‘Gather Windows’ button > Click on “Detect Displays” while holding down Option to use the function as intended. 13 I'm seeing a black screen where the movie should be, but audio plays normally. If you are using an external display, try disconnecting the display. Your display may not support the encryption necessary to securely stream your content. If you cannot detach the external display and are using Safari on a Mac, try switching to Google Chrome. If you are on a mobile device, try letting the film play for 15 seconds. If none of these steps help, please contact Eventive using the live chat at the bottom of Eventive's help page. 14 My movie won’t play! (General troubleshooting steps) Please confirm that you are not on a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Eventive’s content protection protocol does not allow VPN access. Are you logged in with the correct account? Please check your login status at the upper right of the Eventive window. If you are logged in you will see a circle with the initials of the account holder. To switch accounts, click on the circle and select “sign out”, then login (using email address or facebook login) to the preferred account. If you are not logged in, you’ll see the word “login” at the upper right of the window. Click “login” and enter the desired account credentials. You may also login directly from the order pop-up if you click “unlock movie” while logged out. If all you see in the player window is a black screen, please click or tap on the window to activate the player controls. If your email is correct, then turn off the power of your TV. If you are using a Firestick remote, Apple TV, or Roku, power off your remotes and devices to reboot and start them again. If you are still receiving an error message, launch chat support by scrolling down on Eventive's help page. 15 I bought the movie and now it’s telling me to unlock it again. What do I do? If you were not logged in at all, go to the upper right corner of the screen and click the link "login." Please confirm that you are logged in with the same email address or Facebook login you used to purchase the program. If you logged in with an account you created or activated that has a typo in your email, you will have problems. You can check that by clicking on the circle on top right of your screen with your initials and checking the email address underneath it. If a typo is causing the problem, please logout and login again with the correct email address. You may have to update your password as well. If you still cannot access your content, visit watch.eventive.org/me to verify that you’ve unlocked the program. 16 How do I access the Eventive TV channel on Roku? Search for "Eventive TV" in the Roku Channel Store on your Roku. You can also add the Eventive TV app to your Roku via the Roku website by clicking here. Once installed, you will see a 6 character code you will enter into your account settings at watch.eventive.org/tv. Once you have entered the code, your Roku will show all of the content you have unlocked for viewing via another device such as a laptop or mobile device. All of your unlocked content will be available on the app. If a program has not already been unlocked, you’ll have to unlock it on another device such as a laptop or mobile device first. Please note: Basic Livestreams are currently not available via the TV app. You can cast them from another device to your TV. 17 How do I access the Eventive TV app on Fire TV or Firestick? Open your Firestick or Fire TV app and navigate to the magnifying glass icon to search. Enter EVENTIVE TV in the search field and select EVENTIVE TV when it appears, next press the down button on your remote to navigate to “Apps and Games” where you will find the EVENTIVE TV app. You can also add the Eventive TV app to your Amazon Fire TV via the Amazon website by clicking here. Select the app and install on your device. Once installed you will then see a 6 character code you will enter into your account settings at watch.eventive.org/tv Once you have entered the code your Fire TV will show all of the content you have unlocked for viewing via another device such as a laptop or mobile device. Please note: Basic Livestreams are currently not available via the Fire TV app. You can cast them from another device to your TV. 18 How do I use the Eventive TV app on my Apple TV device? Please download the “Eventive TV” app from the Apple TV App Store (accessible via your TV). You must have at least a generation 4 Apple TV to access the App Store. When you open the app for the first time you’ll see an activation code. On another device, please navigate to watch.eventive.org/tv, then login if necessary and use the code to connect your account. Now, select from the available channels on the Eventive Apple TV app to begin watching. All of your unlocked content will be available on the app. If a program has not already been unlocked, you’ll have to unlock it on another device such as a laptop or mobile device first. If you ever need to re-activate the TV app, you can select TV app setup by hovering over the login ID circle at the upper right of the device screen. Please note: Basic livestreams are currently not available via the TV app. You can AirPlay them from another device to your TV. 19 I bought/unlocked the movie, I have a confirmation email, I am currently not geo-blocked, still have problem accessing the movie. I am receiving an error message. The movie is not playing on my TV. First, make sure you logged in to Eventive with the correct email address. If there are any typos in the email you entered when you activated the account you have to log out and enter the correct email address and give a new password. If your email is correct, then turn off the power of your TV. If you are using a Firestick remote, Apple TV, or Roku, power off your remotes and devices to reboot and start them again. If you are still receiving an error message, launch chat support by scrolling down on Eventive's help page. 20 When and how is Eventive's chat support available? The Eventive Audience Support team is accessible via chat from each virtual watch page in addition to the Eventive help page. Live Chat Support hours are from 6 am through midnight PST. 21 I’m in the correct geographic area, how do I get around the geoblocking to unlock a program? If you’re in the geographic area covered, try switching your internet connection to another wifi router. If you have a VPN, you will need to be disable it for your location to properly register. Additionally, you may try using another internet connected device. If that does not work, please click on Launch live chat support at the bottom of Eventive's help page. If you do NOT live in one of the geographic areas and you should still have access, please email us at info@eastbayjewishfilm.org and we will contact Eventive on your behalf. Note: Eventive cannot override geographic restrictions outside the areas listed without the consent of the event organizers. 22 I’m not in the correct geographic area, but I should still have access to the program. What should I do? If you do NOT live in one of the geographic areas and you should still have access, please email us at info@eastbayjewishfilm.org and we will contact Eventive on your behalf. Note: Eventive cannot override geographic restrictions outside the areas listed without the consent of the event organizers. 23 Can I share the screening link with others? No. Links to films are only for the ticket holder/household, and only one user login may be used per film. You may not forward or share the link with others. You are welcome to watch the films with a group of people, but the link cannot be shared. 24 I was able to proceed with my ticket purchase, but when I want to watch it, it is giving me a "geo-blocked" warning. This problem usually occurs when the IP address you purchased your ticket was within the geographical area of the Festival, but the IP address where you want to watch your film fell outside. Please first contact the Festival ASAP, before the availability window of your film closes, by emailing info@eastbayjewishfilm.org, or leaving a voicemail at 925.240.3053. We will then submit a special request to Eventive to fix the issue on your behalf.

A Virtual Film Festival for the East Bay bringing films from all over the world. A Festival that values diversity, encourages inclusion, and educates about ramifications of prejudice and stereotyping. In-Theatre Festival February 24 - 2 9 We are delighted to return to the Century 16 in Pleasant Hill for six days of Festival enjoyment. We will also visit the Vine Cinema in Livermore on March 17 for two special screenings. No more waiting in line! All moviegoers will be asked to select their seats at time of ticket purchase for films in the Century 16. Pass holders will reserve their seats before individual tickets go on sale. IMPORTANT: For films shown at the VINE CINEMA in Livermore, tickets will be sold at-the-door after 3 PM on the day of the screening. In-Theatre passes cost $18 0 and go on sale on February 5. They provide tickets for all of our in-theatre screenings and allow you to select your seats before individual tickets go on sale February 10. Tickets cost $12 for films screened before 2 PM and $15 for films screened after 2 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance for films at the Century 16 and can only be purchased online. If you plan to buy tickets at-the-door, you must use your phone to purchase them. S croll b elow to see the list of movies we will present during our 2024 In-Theatre Festival. Once individual tickets are available for purchasing on February 10, you can either click the More Info & Tickets button for that film or directly visit EBIJFF29 Schedule on Eventive . We are dedicated to make this year's festival as user-friendly as possible. For all your questions on the In-Theatre Festival, please visit Frequently Asked Questions . Thank you! Buy Passes Buy Tickets Festival FAQs No events at the moment

Benefits of All-Access Donor Passes Donate and Get Yours Today! With an all-access donor pass you get two passes for the In-theatre Festival AND one pass for the Virtual Festival, plus you can reserve your seats before individual passes and tickets go on sale. This gives you more options on when and how you watch the films. Starting at the $500 level, we will automatically add all films to your Virtual Festival library. For a listing of the different benefits and pass levels, take a look at the chart below. Donate and Get Your Pass

Lectures, Courses & Their Recordings Please enjoy recordings of past lectures from 2025 , 2024 , 2023 , 2022 , and 2020-21 . Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness Recorded April 2026 Fred Rosenbaum, Rob Kirk, diane estelle Vicari A phenomenal documentary about a man who saved Jewish lives! Listen to Fred Rosenbaum's talk about the Japanese diplomat and his interview with Robert Kirk, the film's writer and director, as well as producer Diane Estelle Vicari. Watch now The Jewish Council Recorded March 2026 Eran Kaplan During the WWII occupation of the Netherlands, David Cohen, the chairman of the Jewish Council, cooperates with the German occupier while his daughter, Virrie, puts her own life at risk to save hundreds of Jewish children from being deported. This amazing film accurately defines the Dutch cooperation with the Nazis. Watch now The Polish Women / As Polacas Recorded March 2026 Fred Rosenbaum 1917 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This powerful drama centers on Rebecca, a Jewish immigrant who arrives from Poland to reunite with her husband. After discovering that he has died, she is forced to work in a brothel headed by the ruthless Tzvi. Watch now The Jewish Council Recorded February 2026 Interview with Hans Knoop Lili Naveh's interview with Hans Knoop, author of "The Jewish Council" on which the mini-series film is based. Hans Knoop was born as a hidden Jewish kid during the German occupation of Holland. Years later, he became a journalist and in 1967 became the permanent correspondent in Tel Aviv for his newspaper and for Dutch and Belgian national radio and television. After his return to the Netherlands, Knoop became a war correspondent, and interviewed King Hussein of Jordan, President Sadat of Egypt, the Shah of Iran, President Nixon and Israeli prime ministers Yitzhak Rabin and Menachem Begin. Watch now

A gallery of photos from past film festival and events.

A Virtual Film Festival for the East Bay bringing films from all over the world. A Festival that values diversity, encourages inclusion, and educates about ramifications of prejudice and stereotyping. EBIJFF 2024 In-Theatre, February 24 - 29 at the Century 16, Pleasant Hill & March 17 at the Vine Cinema in Livermore Virtual Festival (March 9 - 22 on Eventive) We are delighted to return to the Century 16 in Pleasant Hill for six days of Festival enjoyment. We will also visit the Vine Cinema in Livermore on March 17 for two special screenings. No more waiting in line! All moviegoers will be asked to select their seats at time of ticket purchase for films in the Century 16. Pass holders will reserve their seats before individual tickets go on sale. In-Theatre passes cost $180 and go on sale on February 5. They provide tickets for all of our in-theatre screenings and allow you to select your seats before individual tickets go on sale February 10. T ickets cost $12 for films screened before 2 PM and $15 for films screened after 2 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance for films at the Century 16 and can only be purchased online. If you plan to buy tickets at-the-door, you must use your phone to purchase them. Our 2024 Virtual Festival will allow you to stream all the movies we showed at the Century, with the exception of four films. We will also present two new full-length films and six international shorts. All our online films will have a five-day streaming window. You can start watching a film anytime during its availability window. You have 72 hours to complete watching each film. You can find a film’s availability window in our brochure and below. Virtual Festival passes cost $180 and go on sale February 5. Individual tickets cost $13.50 and go on sale February 10. We are dedicated to making online film viewing as user-friendly as possible, and are here to help you navigate our Virtual Festival. Eventive's Live Chat Support is open from 6 AM through 6 PM PT on weekdays and 9 AM through 6 PM PT on weekends. For all your questions about the Virtual Festival, please go to our Frequently Asked Questions . Thank you! Scroll below to see our 2024 EBIJFF movies. Once individual tickets are available for purchasing on February 10, you can either click the More Info & Tickets button for that film or directly visit EBIJFF29 Film Guide on Eventive . Festival Schedule Virtual Festival Festival FAQs Buy Passes Buy Tickets No events at the moment