The 2021 Rutgers Jewish Film Festival includes an exciting slate of VIRTUAL film screenings and filmmakers Q&As, and five In-Person screenings. Below is a list of frequently asked questions that will help you through all aspects of the Festival – from purchasing your tickets to streaming your films to attending in a theater.
Should you need further assistance, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name and phone number and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
What are the dates of the 2021 Film Festival?
November 7 - 21, 2021
The Opening Night Film Wet Dog will be available starting November 5 at 9 AM.
Where will screenings take place?
The well-being and safety of our community is our top priority during this difficult time. Given the recommendations and guidelines of the CDC and Rutgers University, our film festival this year will be hybrid. We are partnering with Rutgers Cinema and Princeton Garden Theatre to make 5 films available in person. Tickets for those films will be available through the movie theater websites and are subject to their charges. All other films will be accessible through your RUJFF account.
Are there any in-person film screenings?
Yes. We have five films that will be show in movie theaters.
Rutgers Cinema (Livingston Campus, 105 Jpyce Kilmer Ave., Piscataway, NJ 08854)
Saturday, Nov. 13 at 8 PM - Wet Dog
Saturday, Nov. 20 at 8 PM - Kiss Me Kosher
Screenings on Nov. 13 and 20 are FREE with a $1 booking fee. Seats must be reserved in advance through rutgerscinema.com.
Sunday, Nov. 21 at 1:30 PM - Yerusalem
Screening on Nov. 21 is FREE. Seats must be reserved in advance through EventBright.
Princeton Garden Theatre (160 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 08542
Thursday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 PM - Here We Are
Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 PM - Neighbours
Tickets for the Princeton Garden Theatre screenings must be purchased through princetongardentheatre.org.
Will I be able to vote for my favorite films this year?
Yes! You will be able to vote for the films you have watched through Agile with star ratings for each film and share comments with us.
How can I donate to the Rutgers Jewish Film Festival?
The film festival is made possible by donations from supporters like you! Your gift ensures that we can continue to share Jewish films with Rutgers and the surrounding community.
To make your tax-deductible gift through our website, click here.
If you are interested in becoming a festival sponsor, click here.
How can I get more information about the festival?
Join our email list for regular updates.
Information and updates are also posted on the Festival Facebook page.
Click here to like and follow the festival on Facebook.
2021 TICKET INFORMATION
What are the ticket prices?
This year ALL individual film tickets are $11. The All Access Festival Pass is $95 and includes access to all films.
* There are no senior or student discounts.
How do I purchase tickets?
All Festival tickets must be purchased online this year. You must create an account through our ticket website in order to purchase and watch the films. All of the films you purchase will be held in your account and will be available for viewing once the festival begins. The email address that you use to set up your account will be the same email address you use to access films.
What is an All-Access Pass?
We offer a virtual All-Access Pass that gives you access to all VIRTUAL films and filmmaker Q&As at the Festival.
How do I purchase an All-Access Pass?
After you log in, click on "2021 ALL-ACCESS PASS" at the top of the page to purchase your pass.
You will select "1" in the pull-down menu and click "Add".
Click "Checkout" on the following screen to make your purchase.
Make sure you complete your purchase fully to ensure the pass has been added to your account.
After your order has been completed, you will receive an email confirmation of your purchase.
You can now select the films you would like to add to your account through your pass.
How do I select my films with my All-Access Pass?
To check that the system is ready for you to select your films, click on your initial (top right) and it should read "NOT Your Name (2021 ALL-ACCESS PASS #), CLICK HERE". If it does not say ALL-ACCESS PASS, you will need to log out and then log in again. Sometimes the system goes slower than people.
It needs to read your name with the pass name in order for the films to be added correctly to your account.
To select your films, click on "2021 FILM LIST" and review the films.
If you would like to add the film, click on "BUY/SELECT NOW" button for each film.
A brown box will appear at the top with the name of the film and the date and time the film will be available to watch.
To see all the films that you have selected, click on your initial and then on "MY CALENDAR". The list of films with their available dates and times will be listed.
When will I be able to watch the films?
Films will be available to view starting November 7, 2021 at 12 AM and will be available through November 21, 2021.
You may access your films directly from your Agile ticket account by logging in here. Please make sure you created an account and password.
How long will I have to watch a film? Can the films be viewed more than one time?
Each purchased film has a 48 hour viewing window from the time you click Watch Now with access from only one screen/device*. Films can be paused throughout the two-day viewing window; however, you must use the same device each time you access the screening link. The intent of the virtual ticket is that members of a household will watch together.
*This means if you start watching a film on your iPad it will only work on your iPad.
How do I stream a film from the festival?
Films are viewable during the festival dates. You can access your films either through the confirmation email or by logging into your account on the Agile site with your email and password. When you are ready to watch, go to the confirmation email or log-in to your Agile account, click on the film you want, and click the Watch Now button. Reminder that the device you use to start the film is the only device that will work for that film. Can’t find your confirmation email? Your confirmation email is sent from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Or go here and log in to your account.
Remember – You will be required to sign in with your email address and password. If you forgot your password just follow the prompts to reset it. It takes about 10 minutes to receive the reset notice, so please be patient.
Will I be able to test my viewing set up before the Festival begins?
Yes. Add the "TEST FILM: Cinema Rex" to your cart, free of charge, when you are selecting your films. Beginning on Wednesday, October 13, you can watch the festival test film from your device to test out your system.
How do I access live discussions with guest speakers?
For those films with live Zoom discussions, you need to register separately for the discussion. An email will be sent at the end of October with the links to register for the Zoom discussions. If you plan to participate in the live discussion, make sure to register in advance. If you prefer to participate in the discussion via telephone rather than a Zoom video conference, you must still complete the registration form. The email confirmation you receive for registering will provide phone access information.
Will the discussions be interactive? Will there be an opportunity for questions and answers?
You will be able to submit questions live via the Zoom Q&A feature. For security and time restraints, we will curate the questions.
I have not received my confirmation email. What should I do?
Please check your spam or junk folder first. If you don’t find it, send an email saying that you did not receive a confirmation email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, email, phone number, and date of purchase.
WAYS TO WATCH VIRTUALLY
TV
- Cast from a computer or Android phone/tablet from a Chrome browser using a Chromecast device
- Airplay from a computer, iPhone, or iPad to an AppleTV (Gen 2 and above) or to any Smart TV bearing the “AirPlay” badge
- HDMI – Use an HDMI cable to connect your computer directly to your television
Computer
- PCs running Windows 7+ Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera. Internet Explorer is not supported.
- Intel-based Macs running macOS 10.12+ Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Opera
TECH TIPS
My movie freezes, is blurry, or does not play. What should I do?
If you are having trouble watching a film, there are several things you can try to help troubleshoot. Follow these steps:
- Try refreshing your browser first. There may be some lag time and refreshing your browser will generally fix the issue.
- Restart your computer
- Re-set your WIFI router or move closer to the router
- Make sure you are watching through an approved browser. If it is not working in one browser, try another! (remember – Internet Explorer is NOT supported)
- Is your device set to block popups? You might need to disable this.
- If all you see in the player window is a black screen, please click or tap on the window to activate the player controls.
- If the video is not playing smoothly – we use adaptive bitrate streaming which means the streaming quality will automatically adjust based on your internet speed. If your internet connection is poor or inconsistent and you are on Wi-Fi, try moving closer to your router.
- Why do I see a black screen if I am watching content with AirPlay on my TV? You likely have “Screen Mirroring” turned on in your device settings. Please turn off the screen mirroring setting and start AirPlay by selecting the AirPlay button () in the bottom right-hand side of the player.
If these options don’t work, please go to speedtest.net and run a speed test. Make a note of the results for our tech support team. If your results are 25Mbps or higher, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. In your message, include your name, email address, phone number, a description of the problem, and your speed test result.
If your speed test is less than 25Mbps, you may want to consider adding a higher speed of service as you may experience significant buffering or freezing when streaming. 10Mbps is the absolute minimum speed for streaming. With these low speeds, you would still be able to watch, but you will experience significant freezing or buffering.
What happens if I have technical problems at home viewing the movies?
If you encounter a problem watching your RUJFF film(s) at home and have tried the suggestions above with no success, send an email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Provide your name, email address, phone number, name of film, and a brief description of the problem. Our team will get back to you within 24 hours. We recommend that you watch the films early in the viewing window so that our team has time to troubleshoot problems if they arise.
Can I watch the films from anywhere? I am not currently at home. Is that okay?
While most of our films are viewable anywhere within the United States, a few are only possible to stream if the zip code you used to purchase tickets is within the state of New Jersey. Films can only be viewed from one device.
To watch the films on your computer, tablet or smartphone:
Once the viewing dates open, click on the link that was provided in the confirmation email you received. Log-in to your account with your user name and password. It is recommended that you copy and paste the password rather than trying to type it in. Passwords are case sensitive. (Internet Explorer is not supported.)
