Announcing our 2026 program launch screening, the new documentary Cancelled.

Join us for our 2026 program launch screening of the insightful documentary Cancelled, examining the experience of Jewish creatives in Australia following October 7.

With urgency and compassion, the film follows musician Deborah Conway, visual artist Nina Sanadze, writer Joshua Dabelstein and circus artist Talia Sofizade as they navigate a rapidly shifting environment, culminating in the Bondi terror attack.

Documenting their artistic practices and resilience in real time, the film forges an intimate portrait of a community and a wider reflection on the proliferation of antisemitism in the arts sector, exposing its implications on cultural life, freedom of expression and social cohesion.

Book tickets here. 

SYDNEY
Ritz Cinemas, Randwick
Wednesday 16 September, 7pm
The film will be followed by a panel discussion with director Danny Ben-Moshe, documentary subject Joshua Dabelstein and producers Jamie Bialkower and Nicki Roller.

MELBOURNE
Classic Cinemas, Elsternwick
Thursday 17 September, 7:30pm
The film will be followed by a panel discussion with director Danny Ben-Moshe, documentary subject Deborah Conway and producers Jamie Bialkower and Nicki Roller.

Book tickets here.

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JIFF 2026 Dates & Venues

MELBOURNE
Classic Cinemas, Elsternwick
Sun 18 Oct – Wed 25 Nov

Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn
Mon 19 Oct – Wed 25 Nov

SYDNEY
Ritz Cinemas, Randwick
Mon 19 Oct – Thu 26 Nov

Roseville Cinemas
Thu 29 Oct – Wed 11 Nov

PERTH
Palace Rain Square
Thu 22 Oct – Wed 4 Nov

We'll see you soon.