Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival
Scottsdale, United States · Est. 1995 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Scottsdale, United States
63
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- No physical screenings
- 31 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival is a long-running, volunteer-led Jewish film festival based in Scottsdale that presents global stories with Jewish themes or a Jewish perspective. It is notable as the Valley’s longest-running film festival and a major community cultural event, drawing large audiences to screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and related events across the Phoenix area. Its program typically includes international dramas, documentaries, comedies, and occasional short-film showcases, with films selected to explore Jewish culture, history, identity, and broader human experience.
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 31 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
1995
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
4
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
On behalf of my team and myself, we would like to genuinely thank you! We were ecstatic and honored that our film, Under Your Wing, has been selected as the 2nd place winner of the 2022 Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival’s- Israeli Student Film Contest. Our gratitude to the organizers, the Jury and everyone evolved, who are doing such a magnificant work. We sincerely thank you all! And wish you the best of luck and an immense success in your future! ♥️
- Filmmaker
Thank you for selecting our documentary, “More Than a Roll With a Hole” for your festival. It was great working with you and your selection has really helped us raise the profile of the project and lent it kudos. We all look forward to working with you again in the future.
- Filmmaker
We were so delighted and honored that our student film "Irit Bardugo's Bar Mitzvah" won first prize for best Israeli Student Film. Thank you to Tali and the team for your excellent communication and professionalism. We will definitely be submitting again next year!
- Filmmaker
Thank you for including "To Meet Esther" in the film festival program. It is an honor for our team and me as the director to screen the film to the audience of the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival.
- Filmmaker
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