Film Festival Was a Huge Success
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2018 ProgramGuide bocajff.org DearFriends Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center’s inaugural Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival was a huge success. The 27 films were outstanding, and the enthusiasm continued throughout the year at 9 sold-out special events. This year our Festival has expanded to 3 weeks, presenting a compelling mix of 40 films about people and cultures around the globe – all with a Jewish theme or connection. Films will be screened at Regal Shadowood 16 in Boca Raton from March 4-17 and the Movies of Delray from March 18-23. The Festival closes on March 24th in Zinman Hall on the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s campus. Don’t miss the excitement and magic! See you at the movies! Warmly, Susana Flaum, Ellen Safran, Levis JCC Sandler Center BRJFF Director Director Arleen Roberts, Nina Rosenzweig, Levis JCC Art, Levis JCC Art, Culture & Learning Culture & Learning Co-chair Co-chair Clearly our community appreciates“ and embraces the diversity of the films presented and I am honored “to help create a Festival that will inspire, enlighten, educate and entertain you. -Lesley Rich, BRJFF Program & Production Director Our Festival is built by a passionate group of enthusiastic volunteers“ and staff whose ongoing, year- long efforts help us bring you worldwide, U.S., and “Florida premieres. Together we will laugh, cry, discuss, be entertained and enjoy. I look forward to seeing you at the movies! -Wendy Honig, BRJFF Artistic Director PLEASE CONTACT ELLEN SAFRAN, FESTIVAL DIRECTOR AT 561-852-3237 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ABOUT WAYS THAT YOU CAN GET INVOLVED! 2 FestivalPasses Critic’s Choice As a Critic’s Choice Pass Holder ($625, value $1,300) you will receive: • 2 tickets to each of the 33 films and 7 shorts shown during the 3 Festival weeks • 2 tickets to the Après Festival Event: The Testament • 20 additional tickets at reduced price* • Attend select Levis JCC film programs (Israel Film Series, Women Making Movies, Matinee Movies) and special film events through December 2018 Two Thumbs Up As a Two Thumbs Up Pass Holder ($325, value $650) you will receive: • 1 ticket to each of the 33 films and 7 shorts shown during the 3 Festival weeks • 1 ticket to the Après Festival Event: The Testament • 10 additional tickets at reduced price* Passes & tickets for selected films will be available for pick-up at the Levis JCC Sandler Center beginning Monday, February 12, 2018. Individual tickets for $13 are available online at bocajff.org or at the Levis JCC Sandler Center Box Office 561-558-2520. *Pass Holder Reduced Price Tickets, during Festival weeks only, for Sponsors and Pass Holders in advance or at the theater, if available - $10 Limited handicapped seating available. For more information, visit bocajff.org Must request at time ticket is purchased. SpecialEvents Pre-Festival Patron Reception and Screening of Rescue Bus 300 (World Premiere) Sunday, February 25, 5:30 pm Reception, 7:00 pm Screening The Polo Club of Boca Raton With special guest Nati Dinnar, the film’s Creator and Producer General Admission for film: $25, includes valet parking Sponsor: Judy Levis Markhoff • Reception Co-Chairs: Linda Cohn & Sandra Meyer Festival Closing Event: Heading Home Saturday, March 24, 7:00 pm Zinman Hall on the Campus of the Jewish Federation of SPBC With special guest Jason Marquis, baseball player for Team Israel General Admission: $18 RSVP required for both events, call 561-558-2520. Tickets for both films are complimentary for Patrons and Pass Holders with advance reservations. 3 Policies&Information Ticketing • Concierge Ticketing for Sponsors & Partners: 561-558-2514 • Sandler Center Box Office General Admission Tickets*: 561-558-2520 • Special Ticketing and additional information: 561- 558-2514 or bocajff.org • In person at the Levis JCC Sandler Center, 21050 95th Avenue S., Boca Raton • BRJFF Customer Service Desk at Theaters Tickets ordered by phone can be picked up at the movie theater’s Customer Service Desk or at the Levis JCC Sandler Center 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please call to confirm that they are ready for pick up. BRJFF reserves the right to request proper identification before releasing tickets. All tickets sales are final. There will be no refunds or returns of tickets. *all reserved seats Movie Theaters Regal Shadowood 16, 9889 Glades Rd., Boca Raton Movies of Delray, 7421 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach Zinman Hall, on the campus of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, 9901 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton Arrival Time Ticket holders must be in their seats at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled film. Those arriving less than 10 minutes before the film begins cannot be guaranteed a seat. Seating There is limited handicapped seating available; must be requested when purchasing tickets. All tickets are numbered with reserved seats. Ticket holders must be in their seats no later than 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start of a program. After that time those on the standby list may be accommodated. Sellouts In the event of a sellout, a standby list will be created at the theater. Those wishing to add their name to the standby list must do so in person at the theater on the day of the screening. No email or phone requests for the standby list will be accepted. Circumstances Beyond Our Control Should a circumstance happen that is beyond our control, a film may be rescheduled or cancelled without prior notice. 4 Cell Phones All cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off prior to the introduction of each film. Please be courteous and refrain from texting or checking your devices or talking during the program as doing so creates a distraction to your neighbors. Photography The use of cameras or cell phones to take pictures is strictly prohibited in the theater. Personal Belongings The Levis JCC and the BRJFF are not responsible for any personal belongings during the Festival. Please do not leave any personal belongings in the theater and dispose of litter as you exit upon conclusion of the film. Security Security may be monitored during the Festival at all venues. BRJFF reserves the right to search the personal belongings of any attendee. In addition, the BRJFF may refuse entry into or eject disruptive persons from the theater. TheFestivalContinues Missed seeing something intriguing during Festival week? Join us throughout the summer for screenings of select BRJFF films. WEDNESDAYS, 1:00 PM at the Sandler Center • Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds: The Conductor Zubin Mehta May 9 Guest Bettina Ehrhardt • Longing June 6 • Righteous July 11 Call 561-558-2520 for more information 5 6 FilmLine-Up SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 7:00 PM Pre-Festival Patron Appreciation and Film Screening of Rescue Bus 300 (see pg 3) SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY All Films March 4-17 are at the Regal Shadowood 16 March 4 March 5 March 6 March 7 March 8 March 9 March 10 12:45 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 7:15 PM Take My Nose Acheinu; Futures Past Shabbos A Classy Broad The Smuggler You Only Live Please The Hero Bigfoot; Patriot and Her Charges Once 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:00 PM Almost Famous 3:15 PM Shade of Music; 3:00 PM Abe & Phil’s The Little Simon & Winter Hunt Righteous Last Poker Dictator; 6:45 PM Théodore Game The Gliksmans The Cakemaker 6:45 PM 7:00 PM An Act of 7:15 PM 6:45 PM Good Thoughts, Defiance Bye Bye The Body Good Words, Germany Collector Good Deeds: The Conductor Zubin Mehta March 11 March 12 March 13 March 14 March 15 March 16 March 17 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 7:15 PM Shabbos Pirate Captain Destination Shade of Music; Children of Home Port Longing Bigfoot; Toledano; Unknown Winter Hunt Peace Uncle Gloria The Milk Trial 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM Home Port The Light of Hope The Body Bye Bye 3:15 PM 3:00 PM Collector Germany Marie Curie Across The Line; 3:30 PM 3:45 PM Rescue Bus 300 Simon & Abe & Phil’s 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Théodore Last Poker Keep The In Other Words; 7:00 PM Game Change Budapest Noir Maktub 7:00 PM Little Dictator; 7:15 PM The Gliksmans Acheinu; Hero All Films March 18-23 are at the Movies of Delray March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 7:00 PM 2:45 PM 2:45 PM 4:00 PM 2:45 PM 12:45 PM 7:00 PM You Only Live Take My Nose Maktub Good Thoughts, Destination Pirate Captain Heading Home Once Please Good Words, Unknown Toledano; (In Zinman Hall) 5:15 PM Good Deeds: The Milk Trial 5:10 PM Uncle Gloria The Conductor 5:30 PM The Patriot Zubin Mehta Budapest Noir 3:00 PM 7:15 PM The Cakemaker 7:15 PM Almost Famous 7:15 PM 7:45 PM Marie Curie In Other Words; Longing The Last Suit WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 5:30 PM Aprés-Festival Patron Appreciation and Film Screening of The Testament SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 7:00 PM Pre-Festival Patron Appreciation and Film Screening of Rescue Bus 300 (see pg 3) SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY All Films March 4-17 are at the Regal Shadowood 16 March 4 March 5 March 6 March 7 March 8 March 9 March 10 12:45 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 7:15 PM Take My Nose Acheinu; Futures Past Shabbos A Classy Broad The Smuggler You Only Live Please The Hero Bigfoot; Patriot and Her Charges Once 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:00 PM Almost Famous 3:15 PM Shade of Music; 3:00 PM Abe & Phil’s The Little Simon & Winter Hunt Righteous Last Poker Dictator; 6:45 PM Théodore Game The Gliksmans The Cakemaker 6:45 PM 7:00 PM An Act of 7:15 PM 6:45 PM Good Thoughts, Defiance Bye Bye The Body Good Words, Germany Collector Good