PVJFF Information and FAQs

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Founded in 2004 and presented by the Springfield Jewish Community Center, the Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival proudly continues its tradition of showcasing award-winning cinema that explores the global Jewish experience. Film screenings and accompanying programs aim to illuminate universal themes such as family and belonging, social justice and civic engagement, and history and remembrance. Everyone is welcome!

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Ticket Information

Ticket Prices
Individual Tickets $12

How to Order Tickets

In Advance
Buy tickets quickly and easily at springfieldjcc.org/pvjff. For additional assistance purchasing tickets, please call (413) 739-4715 or stop by the Springfield JCC Welcome Desk. Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged, as films do sell out.

PVJFF-Ticketed Films
• No service or transaction fees.
• Online box office for PVJFF-ticketed films closes 1 hour before the film is set to screen.
• No paper tickets will be issued. If you've purchased tickets in advance, simply check in when you arrive at the venue.

At the Door
Limited tickets will be sold at the door starting 30 minutes before the screening, for as long as seating is available.

Note: Late seating is not guaranteed. If you arrive late, and seats are still available, you will be seated at the discretion of the PVJFF team. Please keep in mind, if it is a sold-out screening, empty seats are released 15 minutes into show time. We strongly encourage you to arrive and be seated 10-15 minutes prior to the published show start time.

Separate Ticketing
Please note that PVJFF films showing at the Amherst Cinema and Greenfield Garden Cinemas require separate ticking through their box offices. Service or transaction fees may apply.

Additional Information

Due to circumstances beyond our control, film programs are subject to change without prior notice.
Films are not rated. Parental discretion is strongly advised. Films designated “mature themes” may contain explicit language, adult themes, sexual content, and/or violence.
Tickets are final sale and non-exchangeable.
Please allow extra time to park and walk to the venue.
For more information about the screenings, contact us at (413) 739-4715.

Thank you for your support of the 2025 Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival, a program of the Springfield Jewish Community Center. See you at the movies!

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With your support, PVJFF showcases thought-provoking global cinema, builds local community, and ensures broad access to Jewish arts and culture. Your gift makes all that we do possible!

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Festival Venues

Amherst
Amherst Cinema
28 Amity Street
(413) 253-2547

Yiddish Book Center
1021 West Street
(413) 256-4900

Greenfield
Greenfield Garden Cinemas
361 Main Street
(413) 774-4881

Springfield
Basketball Hall of Fame
1000 Hall of Fame Avenue
(877) 446-6752

Springfield Museums
D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
Davis Auditorium
21 Edwards Street
(413) 263-6800

Springfield JCC
Neal Webber Building
1160 Dickinson Street (use Converse Street entrance)
(413) 739-4715

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In the News

2025

Top Films at the Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival
WHMP Podcast: Filmmaker Larry Hott on Talk the Talk, hosted by Bill Newman and Buz Isenberg | 4/2/25

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MassLive (Subscriber Exclusive story) | 4/1/25

Onscreen at the Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival
Yiddish Book Center Podcast: The Schmooze hosted by Lisa Newman | 3/27/25

Arts Briefs: Jewish Film Fest
Daily Hampshire Gazette | 3/27/25

Larry Hott, Lisa Newman, and Deb Krivoy Talk Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival
WHMP Podcast: Talk the Talk, hosted by Bill Newman and Buz Isenberg | 3/26/25