THIS SCREENING IS PART OF THE 21st AUSTIN jewish FILM FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE nov 2-12, 2023.
aGLIFF is a proud community partner for the 21st Austin Jewish Film Festival
SHORTS SHOWCASE | 2022-23 | 133 total minutes | US, Southwest, and Texas Premieres
Featuring two LGBTQ+ themed shorts: Cut and Queer and Frum
Dell Jewish Community Center (Zimmerman Room) | 7300 Hart Lane | Austin, TX 78731
Sunday, November 5 at 5:00 p.m. Screening
CUT | 2023 | Australia | 19 minutes | US Premiere
Director & Writer: Samuel Lucas Allen | Cast: Richard James Allen, Will Bartolo, Daniel Gabriel, Jessica Spies, Ryan Morgan, Jack Richardson, Thomas Loveluck, Ashkey Lyons, Christoper Allen
A short drama that explores antisemitism, queerness, and spirituality. Daniel, a teenage boy caught in a web of lies, is pulled in different directions by his best mate and burgeoning Neo-Nazi, James; his secret lover, Isaac; and his orthodox Jewish father, Adam. As his ability to juggle his identities falters, he finds himself haunted by a Hasidic spectre demanding a sacrifice.
CUT | 2022 | US | 9 minutes | Texas Premiere
Director & Writer: Miki Katoni | Cast: Chaim Levi, Lieba Swartz-Brownstein
The story of two former Orthodox Jews, Chaim Levin and Lieb Swartz-Brownstein, on their unique journeys to becoming openly queer. Shot in Orthodox neighborhoods of New York City, the film takes a deep look into Hasidic life and the experience of living with intersecting identities in a religious world. Note: The full 32 minute version of this short is available in our virtual section.
How to Attend: AJFF offers options to attend the festival. Guests are encouraged to consider becoming a sustaining supporter of the festival to contribute towards ongoing programming. Supporter packages begin at $180.00 per year and include a variety of benefits based on the price level. 2023 Festival Passes are $120.00 for in-person screenings and events or $225.00 to unlock both in-person and virtual screenings. Individual tickets are available starting at $13.00 each. Click HERE for more information.
Special thanks to the presenting partner:
