The 46th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, set to take place July 16 through August 2, 2026, revealed the lineup of 65 films, including 21 narratives and 24 documentary features, as well as 4 dynamic shorts programs, including a showcase of Bay Area filmmakers on closing day.
The Sundance award-winning documentary American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, directed by David Alvarado, which follows the life and career of the playwright and director known as the father of Chicano theater, will be released in theaters in the Summer by Insignia Films.
Here is the official trailer for The Floaters, a comedy film directed by Rachel Israel, about two best friends trying to save their Jewish summer camp.
Here is the trailer for Situations, Greg Vrotsos’ relationship dramedy starring Greg Vrotsos, P.J. Byrne (The Wolf of Wall Street), Melora Walters (Magnolia), Katie Parker (The Beldham), Fiona Dourif (The Pitt), Fernanda Andrade (Finestkind), and Gino Vento (Mayans M.C.).
Here is the official trailer for Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story, a documentary about the NYC public-access host who became an accidental activist.
Teyana Taylor, singer, actress, director, and culture-shaper, will receive the Icon of the Year Award at the 2026 BET Awards.
Alex Goyette’s debut feature, Breeder, starring Daniel Doheny, Dot Marie Jones, Maddie Phillips, and Tanaya Beatty, has been acquired by Independent Film Company and Shudder.
The A-Word: The Future of Aging, directed by Greg Kohs, follows a scientist trying to develop the world’s first FDA-approved drug to delay aging in dogs and an 87-year-old widower and his bond with a rescue dog.
The Baddest Speechwriter of All co-directed by NBA star Stephen Curry and Oscar-winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot, has won the Global Spotlight Award at The Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia (SSFF & ASIA) 2026.
Principal photography has officially wrapped on Cabbage, a horror film written and directed by Nathan Catucci.
Here is the official trailer for Rhythm is a Dancer, an independent film directed by Lauren Caster.
Here is the teaser trailer for William Greaves’ Once Upon a Time in Harlem, a film about the Harlem Renaissance that has been in the making for over 50 years,.