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Malvin and Greta Roesch New Jersey Jewish Film Festival
West Orange, United States · Est. 2000 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
West Orange, United States
63
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
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Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 26 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The Malvin and Greta Roesch New Jersey Jewish Film Festival is one of the premiere Jewish cultural events in the state. Founded in 2000 by Caren and Herbert Ford and based at JCC MetroWest, the film festival was renamed in 2025 to recognize a generous annual grant awarded to JCC MetroWest from the Malvin and Greta Roesch Film Festival Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ. The Malvin and Greta Roesch New Jersey Jewish Film Festival features first-run Israeli, American, and international films of Jewish interest, followed by thought-provoking speakers and discussions. It fosters the growth of Jewish culture, identity, and community in New Jersey by sharing the work of Jewish artists with a wide and growing audience. In addition to our springtime film festival, JCC MetroWest offers J-Films programming throughout the year.
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 26 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
2000
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
3
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
What a wonderful festival - thank you! Great organization, friendly and very helpful. A boon to filmmakers. We are so happy you chose "Out of Exile - The Photography of Fred Stein" for the festival. Peter
- Filmmaker
We were so glad that two of our graduate films were accepted this year. Communication with Stuart was easy and efficient. We will definitely submit again next year.
- Filmmaker
It was an honor for "Kaleidoscope Eyes - A Legacy in Stained Glass" to be selected for the Malvin and Greta Roesch New Jersey Jewish Film Festival. Working with Stuart Weinstock was a pleasure. He is a true professional with a love for film and supporting filmmakers. The venue, volunteers and post screening meet & greet made for a wonderful day.
- Filmmaker
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