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jTeenLA FilmFest

A Project of BJE in collaboration with the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival

What's Your Jewish LA?

Is it a street corner, a synagogue, or simply a state of mind? Tell your story of "My Jewish LA" in a short film.

If you're a teen with an interest in filmmaking, BJE and the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival could have a special place for your short film in the 2012 festival! We'll even help you figure out how to make a short film if you're a novice, or make it better if you're an experienced teen filmmaker.

Filmmaker Workshop & the Mentoring and Coaching Program

Do you have a story and a camera, but no idea where to start? Top professionals in the film industry will help through a Filmmaker Workshop on December 4th, 2011 and a Mentoring and Coaching Program beginning in January.

jTeenLA FilmFest

The top 5 submitted films will have a special screening as part of the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival on May 6th, 2012 at the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino followed by a panel discussion from filmmakers.

Registration for the jTeenLA FilmFest is now open.  Register Now!  Application packages must be submitted online or by mail by March 30th, 2012.

Interested to learn more?  Check out the jTeenLA FilmFest FAQ for additional details and submissions requirements. Please contact Elenna King at (323) 761-8617 with any questions.

Hurry and sign up for these amazing opportunities today! Click here to see the FilmFest homepage.