Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival Returns for 12th Edition

The annual festival at Circle Cinema showcases diverse global Jewish stories through film.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The 12th edition of the Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival will return to the Circle Cinema in Tulsa, Oklahoma from Sunday, March 22 to Sunday, March 29, 2026. The festival will feature 6 films over 5 days, exploring themes of Jewish identity and culture through a variety of genres including comedy, drama, documentary, and narrative cinema.

Why it matters

The Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival is an important annual event that brings people of all religions and cultures together to experience compelling stories that showcase the diversity of global Jewish life. The festival aims to open hearts, challenge assumptions, and foster stimulating conversations around the Jewish experience.

The details

The festival is a partnership between the Jewish Federation of Tulsa and the Circle Cinema. Programming highlights include a post-film talk with filmmaker Peter Hutchinson and former neo-Nazi leader Tony McAleer following the screening of "The Cure for Hate", a special introduction by Tulsa actor/comedian Josh Fadem for the film "One Big Happy Family", and a pre-film reception with live Beatles music before the screening of "Midas Man", the story of Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Tickets are $12 per film or $60 for an all-festival pass.

  • The 12th edition of the Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival runs from Sunday, March 22 to Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • The festival will screen 6 films over 5 days during this time period.

The players

Jewish Federation of Tulsa

The organizer and co-presenter of the Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival, working in partnership with the Circle Cinema.

Circle Cinema

The venue hosting the Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Peter Hutchinson

An award-winning filmmaker who will participate in a post-film discussion following the screening of "The Cure for Hate".

Tony McAleer

A former neo-Nazi leader who will participate in a post-film discussion with filmmaker Peter Hutchinson following the screening of "The Cure for Hate".

Josh Fadem

A Tulsa-based actor and comedian who will provide a special introduction for the film "One Big Happy Family".

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What’s next

The festival will host a post-film discussion with filmmaker Peter Hutchinson and former neo-Nazi Tony McAleer following the opening day screening of "The Cure for Hate" on Sunday, March 22.

The takeaway

The Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival continues to be an important annual event that celebrates the diversity of the Jewish experience through thought-provoking and entertaining films, fostering greater understanding and dialogue within the Tulsa community and beyond.