As part of the Kenny Blank Vision Initiative, ATL Jewish Film’s Filmmaker Fund provides direct financial support to filmmakers shaping the future of Jewish cinema—fueling bold projects that explore the Jewish experience, foster empathy, and elevate untold stories. The Fund is produced in partnership with Jewish Story Partners, aligning ATL Jewish Film with a nationally recognized leader in documentary support.
Thanks to generous leadership support from Kathy and Jason Evans, AJFF has confirmed its inaugural Filmmaker Fund grant, totaling $70,000—including a $50,000 production grant and $20,000 in program support to Jewish Story Partners for project sourcing and filmmaker services.
The first project to receive funding is The Day After, a forthcoming documentary from directors Yuval Orr and Aziz Abu Sarah.
About the Film
Set amid rising tensions and the outbreak of war, the film follows a group of Israelis and Palestinians who travel to Northern Ireland to learn from the Irish peace process—an extraordinary journey into reconciliation, conflict transformation, and dialogue across divides.
About the Screening
The Springs Cinema & Taphouse • Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 PM • Free Screening
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival attendees will have a special opportunity to experience select footage before the film’s official premiere including a conversation with the filmmakers behind the film, along with an introduction to the Filmmaker Fund with representatives of Jewish Story Partners.
About the Filmmakers
Yuval Orr
Director, Producer
Yuval is an Israeli filmmaker creating internationally acclaimed documentary, fiction, and interactive work bridging cultures.
Aziz Abu Sarah
Director
Aziz is a peace builder and global educator, a National Geographic Explorer, and TED Fellow advancing dialogue across divides.
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