The Columbus Jewish Film Festival In Celebration of Andrew Ethan Stern is committed to presenting cutting-edge international films and ancillary programming that reflect a myriad of Jewish experiences. Festival goals include engaging Jewish individuals and groups in the production of the Festival; building and inspiring new audiences; facilitating dialogue among diverse communities; promoting Tikkun Olam and social justice; and enriching Jewish culture and the Columbus arts community. Film screenings, educational programs, social events, celebrations and community collaborations are tools used to accomplish these goals.

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Presenting Sponsor

$10,000
  • 8 tickets to all CJFF films
  • Reserved seating at all JCC screenings
  • Private reception with special guest, Janis Ian
  • 4 tickets to Sabbath Queen – a special screening at the Wexner Center for the Arts on September 4
  • Prominent recognition on all marketing

Producer

$5,000
  • 4 tickets to all CJFF films
  • Reserved seating at all JCC screenings
  • Private reception with special guest, Janis Ian
  • 2 tickets to Sabbath Queen – a special screening at the Wexner Center for the Arts on September 4
  • Recognition on all marketing

Director

$2,500
  • 2 tickets to all CJFF films
  • Reserved seating at all JCC screenings
  • Private reception with special guest, Janis Ian
  • 2 tickets to Sabbath Queen – a special screening at the Wexner Center for the Arts on September 4
  • Recognition on digital marketing

screenwriter

$1,000
  • 2 tickets to all CJFF films
  • 2 tickets to Sabbath Queen – a special screening at the Wexner Center for the Arts on September 4
  • Recognition on digital marketing

Film Enthusiast

$500
  • 4 tickets to any CJFF film
  • Recognition on digital marketing

Supporter

$250
  • 2 tickets to any CJFF film
  • Recognition on digital marketing

Thank you to our 2025-26 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Producer

Director

The Lewin Family / Hamilton Parker Company

Screenwriter

Jennie and Seth Cammeyer
Julie and Doug Cohen
Melissa and Ronnie Conn
Carol and Jeff Folkerth
Clemy and Bob Keidan
Andrew Smith and Lavea Brachman

Film Enthusiast

Linda and Howard Schottenstein

Supporter

Updated 8.13.25

2025 CJFF Comittee

Festival Chairs

Lesli Mautz & Paul Wolfson

Steering Committee

Noah Abrams, Dawn Balapole, Vicki Canter, Becky Dausen, Cheryl Dritz, Steve Dritz, Carol Glassman, Ben Golden, Joanne Kesten, Alan Lichtscien and Allison Mautz.

Past Festival Chairs

Melva Schottenstein z”l, Jody Altschule, Ayelet Ben-David, Marjie Coopersmith, June Frankel, Gigi Fried, Carole Genshaft, Carol Handler, Hani Hara, Linda Katz, Sandy Meizlish

Remembering Andrew Ethan STern

The JCC Columbus Jewish Film Festival is named in honor of Andrew Ethan Stern, an adored son, cherished friend, successful businessman, athlete, animal rights activist, mentor and humanitarian. Andrew was kind and generous. Through determination and thoughtfulness, Andrew was outstanding in all of his endeavors from school and sports to business. Following his childhood dream, he moved to Los Angeles and began his career in marketing with the Los Angeles Lakers. A successful entrepreneur, Andrew was an Internet marketing pioneer and founded his company, Seed Corn Advertising in 2002. Andrew was a true team player. He had a strong work ethic and always supported his friends and loved ones. His life and legacy of generosity and dedication to those around him will be remembered by the lives he touched and those who knew him.

Contact

For more information, please reach out to Festival Director, Emily Schuss,  at eschuss@columbusjcc.org or (614) 559-6205