Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival

That's a Wrap

A huge thank you to all of our attendees and everyone that helped make our 20th anniversary festival possible. So happy we got to share a week of stellar cinema and conversations with the Western Mass community.

Special thanks to all of the filmmakers who were a part of our 2026 festival season. We loved being able to celebrate all of your exceptional work.

This season may be wrapped, but we look forward to seeing you again next year! Check back soon for 2027 film festival dates.

Our Story

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 of identity and community, culture and traditions, history and remembrance, and social justice and civic engagement. Everyone is welcome!

Your Donation Matters

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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Thank You to Our
Film Festival Team

PVJFF Founders

Howard Polonsky
Dee DeGeiso
Michael Paysnick

PVJFF Staff

Deb Krivoy, Festival Director
Sheri Alpert, Artistic Director
Fran Eisenberg, Business Office Manager
John Franz, Program Operations Specialist
Rachel Eaton, Marketing Director
Izzy LaRocque, Marketing Associate