Atlanta Jewish Film Festival – Shorts Program 3 (2026)

Finding One Another Unexpectedly: Humor, memory, myth, and shared humanity open unlikely paths toward connection across time and tradition.

• Babka –  Saul Rubinek stars as a newly blind Orthodox baker in Hasidic Williamsburg, who bonds with a queer Latino dog trainer, sparking a sweet friendship that playfully bridges cultures.
• Butterfly – A swimmer experiences memories shaped by water, as exquisite, painterly animation follows a French Jewish Olympian’s life in this poignant, award-winning reflection on resilience.
• Golem – Illustrated through vivid drawings by young children, a rabbi shapes a clay protector that comes alive, creating a whimsical and heartwarming retelling of a classic Jewish legend.
• Amal | Hope – An Israeli and Palestinian pianist ignite a powerful bond, their shared passion creating an uplifting glimpse of connection across long-standing political and cultural divides.