The 28th New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival – Festival Sefarad will take place from May 31 to June 7, 2026, at the Edmond J. Safra Hall of the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, located at 36 Battery Place, New York. Through the poignant medium of film, the NYSJFF invites audiences to explore the rich mosaic culture of Jews from the Middle East and the greater Sephardic Diaspora.

Steeped in history and tradition, contemporary voices come alive throughout this week-long celebration, featuring premiere screenings, compelling stories, powerful documentaries, director Q&As, and the Pomegranate Awards Ceremony. This year we are celebrating Sephardic creativity in the spirit of America’s 250th.

This year’s Festival is presented in partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage, Dedicated to Ike, Molly, and Steven Elias, and made possible by the additional support of the UJA-Federation of New York.