What is the Fund for Jewish Documentary Filmmaking’s relation to the NFJC? When and why was the fund established?
The Fund for Jewish Documentary Filmmaking is an NFJC initiative, established in 1996 with seed money from the Righteous Persons Foundation. The fund is designed to support the making of original documentary films and videos by American documentarians that promote thoughtful consideration of Jewish history, culture, identity, and contemporary issues among diverse public audiences.