Denver Jewish Film Festival (weekend Jan 30-Feb 1 article)

About This Event

The 30th Annual Denver Jewish Film Festival is a celebration of three decades of powerful Jewish storytelling, community, and culture. This year’s festival showcases an exciting lineup of films from around the world, highlighting diverse perspectives, compelling narratives, and meaningful connections to Jewish life. Over two inspiring weeks, audiences are invited to gather, watch, discuss, and experience stories that entertain, challenge, and bring people together. The 2026 festival continues the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center’s tradition of presenting exceptional cinema with a focus on Jewish life, identity, history, and culture. The festival includes multiple film screenings and related programs held at JCC Denver, with digital film information available via an online brochure and centralized ticket purchasing for all screenings through the JCC Denver ticketing system. This is the 30th anniversary year of the Denver Jewish Film Festival, marking three decades of impact in the community. The event is supported by numerous sponsors and partners, including individuals, foundations, and community organizations. Sponsorship and tribute opportunities are available through a dedicated form, and interested supporters can review a sponsorship packet and contact the JCC Denver Philanthropy Office for more information. Key supporting information from the page: - The festival is referred to as “30th Annual DJFF” and “DJFF 2026.” - The event is hosted at JCC Denver (Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center) at 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80246. - The page provides a link to a digital film brochure (flipbook) listing the detailed film schedule and descriptions. - All festival tickets can be purchased via a centralized link: tickets.jccdenver.org/djff. - The page lists current 2026 sponsors and partners and provides a link for tributes/sponsorships via JotForm. - Free parking is available at the venue. Sponsors listed (as of January 29, 2026) include: Barbara and Mark Goldstein; Betsy Brachfeld; Bobbi Ewelt; Cheri Young / David Corsun; Celeste Grynberg; Diane Waldman; East Side Kosher Deli; Elisa Moran and Gary Kleiman; Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP; Jane E Rosenbaum; Janet and Stuart Kritzer; Jews Who Care; Leah and Jeff Peer; Marci Penner; Mark Boscoe; Marsha and Gary Blum; Patricia Lackner; Paula and Hon. James Breese; Peter and Gabriela Gottlieb; Rob Schwartz; Robin Chotin; Strear Family Foundation; University of Denver. Partners listed include: Colorado Creative Industries; Staenberg Family Foundation; MDC Richmond American Foundation; The Melvin and Elaine Wolf Foundation; Rose Community Foundation; The Staenberg Group; and SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District). The JCC Denver mission, vision, and values (Kavod – respect; Gemilut Hassadim – acts of kindness; Kehila – community; Haklalla – inclusion; Osher – wellbeing) frame the festival’s broader community and cultural context.

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