Thank you to our Donors and Volunteers
The San Luis Obispo Jewish Film Festival is made possible by the generous donations and volunteers from our community.
Their support is the foundation of this festival, and we ask that you show them your gratitude and support their businesses.
IRINA STAR LEGACY AWARD
It is our honor to announce that the recipient of this year's Irina Star Legacy Award is Ilene Brill. Ilene has been serving as the Intake Coordinator for Jewish Family Services of San Luis Obispo since February 2020.
Ilene has interacted with hundreds of people in need in our county. In a single month, Ilene helped a homeless survivor of domestic violence and her disabled son with bus passes and grocery gift cards; she provided rental assistance and a partial car insurance payment for a woman recovering from surgery; she partnered with Jewish Family and Child Services of Portland to help a local resident who was stranded in Portland; she gave support to an elderly couple who needed help with care and respite, and that’s just the beginning. It’s a Herculean effort on her part and we are so proud of her and everything she is doing for so many people.
Irina Starodubzew was a critical component of the Jewish Film Festival from its inception eleven years ago. An unsung mensch, Irina was the ultimate woman behind the scenes. Her contributions to the Jewish community, and her commitment to sharing Jewish culture were at the core of her life’s work. When she passed away, far too young, we established of this award for outstanding volunteer in her honor and it will be presented annually to a JCC volunteer who has gone above and beyond in his or her efforts for the Jewish community throughout the year.
FEATURE FILM SPONSORS
SHORT FILM SPONSORS
Victoria Culman
Bluma & Edward Felix
Victoria Grostick
Margaret & David Levine
Liz Ruderman Miller
Adrienne & Jeremy Barrett
PATRONS
Judy & Ken Barclay
Richard Beller & Sherri Barmazel
Susan Minker
Debbie & Neal Moller
Susan Stern-Pearl
Esther & George Pudlo
Jennifer Schwartz
Carol Stern
Lawrence & Margie Weintraub
COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS
Co-Directors • Lauren Bandari & Muara C. Johnston
Design & Production • Bruce Silverberg
Beverly Cohen • Victoria Culman • Debbie Moller • Liz Ruderman Miller • Richard Namm
Susan Schneider • Jill Souza • Gail Gresham • Jennifer Schwartz • Susan Stern-Pearl • Bobby Naimark
WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED?
DONATIONS
We always welcome your generous gifts. To make a donation use the button below.
SPONSORS
If you would like to sponsor a film or an event, please email [email protected] for more info.
VOLUNTEERS
Please email us at [email protected] and we will be in touch. We are currently looking for Kibbitz Room hosts.
To volunteer for next year's Festival, send us a note and we'll keep you in the loop.
The Official 2021 SLO Jewish Film Festival tote bags are now here. For your donation at the $54 level or above, you will receive our sincere appreciation and a tote bag as a thank you for your generosity and support. Use the donation button below to make your pledge.
