Short Films, Big Stories

Short Films, Big Stories

A handpicked collection of works—narrative and documentary—by talented storytellers from within our global community that explore, reveal and celebrate all facets of the Jewish experience.

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Short Films, Big Stories
  • Pandemic Pen Pal

    'Pandemic Pen Pal' charts an unlikely friendship between ageing, isolated Holocaust survivor George and Bar Mitzvah boy, David, brought together as pen pals during a lockdown.

    Part One of 'Covid Courage: Stories of Sydney Jewry,' a three-part documentary series chronicling the impact of the Covi...

  • Frontline Frum

    'Frontline Frum' tells the inspiring story of Orthodox Rabbi Slavin, who leads a team of volunteers at Our Big Kitchen, preparing thousands of weekly meals for Sydney's homeless and hungry.

    Part Two of 'Covid Courage: Stories of Sydney Jewry,' a three-part documentary series chronicling the im...

  • Goddess Vengeance

    'Goddess Vengeance' captures the brave journey of self-discovery by a young queer woman, Hanna, who must confront loneliness and uncertainty wrought by the pandemic.

    Part Three of 'Covid Courage: Stories of Sydney Jewry,' a three-part documentary series chronicling the impact of the Covid-19 pan...

  • The Caretakers

    The Caretakers explores everyday devotion to spiritual architectural spaces through the prism of two caretakers from a mosque and a synagogue – Emanuel Synagogue. This short documentary film gives intimate, personal access to the locations these people care for by inviting viewers to experience s...

  • The Caretakers – Introduction by Director Kate Vinen

    Kate Vinen, director of short documentary film, The Caretakers, offers a primer to her celebrated work. She reveals her reason for selecting Emanuel Synagogue as a subject, discusses the importance of juxtaposing two spiritual spaces in order to highlight our similarities and shares her unforgett...