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Jewish Stories Shine: Australia's 2026 Screen Slate Unveiled
4 Mar
Summary
- Jump Street Films revealed a five-project slate for the Jewish Australian Screen Fund.
- The fund supports authentic Jewish Australian stories and combats antisemitism.
- An inaugural fellowship offers $20,000 and mentorship to a Jewish filmmaker.
Jump Street Films has unveiled its 2026 project slate for the Jewish Australian Screen Fund, an initiative launched in 2024 to promote authentic Jewish Australian narratives. The diverse five-project lineup includes a historical thriller limited series from Emmy winners Northern Pictures and three debut feature films.
This fund actively uses screen representation as a tool against antisemitism and supports emerging creatives. It has already backed 10 projects and produced four short films documenting life in Australia for the Jewish International Film Festival.
In parallel, the inaugural Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship has been launched. This program offers $20,000 and a year of personalized mentorship to one Jewish Australian filmmaker, welcoming applications from emerging and mid-career professionals.
