By Boca Vibe
Stories That Stay With You: Boca International Jewish Film Festival Announces 2026 Award Winners
Boca Raton, FL – April 14, 2026 – After four powerful weeks of storytelling that captivated audiences across South Florida, the Boca International Jewish Film Festival (BIJFF) has announced its 2026 Festival Award winners, honoring films that resonated deeply through their artistry, emotion, and impact on the community. Read more at BocaVibe.com.
The BIJFF is a landmark four-week festival that celebrates global storytelling, community impact, and cinematic excellence. This year’s lineup featured over 50 films from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of themes, genres, and perspectives.
2026 Festival Award Winners
- Festival Grand Prize Winner: “The Weight of Memory” (Israel/France) directed by Assaf Bernstein
- Best Documentary Feature: “The Last Tree” (USA) directed by David D’Addario
- Best Narrative Feature: “The Promise” (USA/Lebanon) directed by Michael L. Brown
- Best Short Film: “The Gift of Life” (Israel) directed by Oren Piller
- Best Emerging Filmmaker: Rachel Silverman for her short film “The Language of Flowers”
The BIJFF is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of these filmmakers and their films, which have left a lasting impact on audiences throughout the festival.
About the Boca International Jewish Film Festival
The Boca International Jewish Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Jewish culture, community engagement, and social justice through film. The festival has been a staple of South Florida’s cultural scene for over 20 years, showcasing a diverse range of films that explore themes of identity, faith, family, and social responsibility.
For more information about the BIJFF and its upcoming events, please visit www.bijff.org.
Official city info: City of Boca Raton.
Source: Original Report