text: The 2024 Miami Jewish Film Festival 27th edition will run January 11-25, 2024. Both in-person and virtual events will showcase 94 feature films and 26 shorts from 25 countries, including 10 world premieres, 10 international premieres, 12 North American premieres, and 7 US premieres. Notably, 41 films (34% of the total program) are directed by women, with 40 first-time feature filmmakers.
  The Festival's opening night film is James Hawes' One Life starring Sir Anthony Hopkins as Sir Nicholas Winton, a British stockbroker who helped rescue hundreds of children as the world was on the brink of WWII, an act of compassion that was almost forgotten for 50 years. The event will include the presence of acclaimed screenwriter Lucinda Coxon, who will provide an introduction and engage in a conversation following the film's premiere. The Festival's closing night will feature the premiere of The Monkey House by renowned Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher, which was nominated for 11 Israeli Academy Awards. Both events will be held at the historic Miami Beach Bandshell's open-air amphitheater.
  "Made in Florida" Focus: Reinforcing its dedication to showcasing local emerging talent, the Miami Jewish Film Festival shines a spotlight on "Made in Florida" movies this year, featuring three films receiving their world premieres. The lineup includes Between the Stone and the Flower, chronicling the remarkable odyssey of acclaimed Miami author Genie Milgram on her decades-long quest to trace her Jewish lineage; as well as the emotional tale Sholem Soul Goal, which captures a Miami family grappling with the loss of their youngest son; while the powerful saga The Boy in the Woods unfolds the astonishing true-life story of Holocaust survivor of Maxwell Smart, a South Florida resident. Other Florida-focused stories premiering at the Festival include the new ChaiFlicks production Schmoozing and Cruising, a sumptuous journey delving into the diverse and flavorful world of Kosher cuisine; and the poignant short film Jack & Sam, about the miraculous reunion of two Holocaust survivors after 80 years.
  Tickets for the festival's in-theater and virtual events went on sale to the public on Wednesday, December 13 and sales continue throughout the festival. In addition to individual tickets ($10-$36), the festival offers All-Access Theater Badges ($325) providing entry to all in-theater events and All-Access Virtual Passes ($249) giving access to all films streaming in the festival's digital screening room. Festival films will be available to stream starting Friday, January 12 until Wednesday, January 24 in MJFF's virtual program. More information is available at
  miamijewishfilmfestival.org or by calling 305-573-7304.