The Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival
Opens October 9th !

TESLA MOTORS NOW INVOLVED WITH OPENING NIGHT

Tesla Motors has just partnered with the Film Festival to become a major sponsor of the event and the Festival.

What this means is that Tesla Motors will be part of our already-exciting Opening Night Event. A Tesla Roadster will be on display right outside the theater, and experts from the company will meet with guests during the intermission to talk about the Roadster and its unique battery technology.

Special Opening Night Film & Event at the
Brand New De Anza Visual and Performing Arts Center

Not all Israelis are computer scientists, entrepreneurs and military geniuses. Believe it or not, some are even sumo wrestlers — at least on the big screen — as you'll soon discover at a very special Opening Night Gala of the 19th annual Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival (SVJFF) on October 9th, 2010 with the acclaimed film "A Matter of Size".

Festival Opening Night Film: A Matter of Size "A Matter of Size" is a heartwarming story about weight-challenged Israelis who aspire to become sumo wrestlers. Along the way, they learn a lot about the sport and about themselves as well. Learn more and view video Opening Night: Saturday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. Location: De Anza College Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino De Anza Campus Map | Google Map Purchase tickets for October 9th Opening Night Event

Festival Opening Night Event: Sumo Wrestling Demonstration with 3x World Champion But that's not all ... in addition to the film, enjoy "Byamba", the 3x world sumo wrestling champion will take on two challengers. The director of the USA Sumo Association will narrate so that you can follow the action. Byamba and the other wrestlers have agreed to meet people in the lobby during the break. See a video of the Byamba matches from 2007-2008 This special Opening night film and other related festivities will take place at a brand new venue for the SVJFF — the De Anza College Visual and Performing Arts Center in Cupertino. Japanese food, drink and special demonstrations will also be featured. You won't want to miss this very special event!

Factoids About This Year's Festival

Wednesday night films will continue to be offered at the Camera 7 Theater, Pruneyard Shopping Center, Campbell

Sunday films will continue to be at the Camera 12 Theater, downtown San Jose

Saturday evening films will be at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, and the Cubberley Community Theater in Palo Alto

A record number of films will be offered this year!

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday, October 5, 7:30 p.m
Annual Patron Event Film. At the Camera 12 Theater, in downtown San Jose. A special dessert reception follows across the street at the San Jose Repertory Theatre.

Saturday, October 9, 7 p.m ....
Opening Night Event. Special tickets required. Enjoy a sumo wrestling demonstration, followed by the very engaging Israeli film, "A Matter of Size".

Sunday, October 10 to Saturday evening, November 13
The 19th Annual Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival. The final program will be released in late August.

The official film schedule will be available immediately before Labor Day.

SVJFF News

We at the Silicon Valley Film Festival are planning an exciting 19th season,
and we look forward to "seeing you at the movies."

The Film Festival is now an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of Silicon Valley in Los Gatos is a major sponsor of the Film Festival. The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center in Palo Alto is also a major sponsor.