The Tampa JCC congratulates the winners of this year's Short Film Contest, part of the Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival and made possible by the Louis Orloff Family.

 Watch the winning films!

First place winner in the Middle School category is Elina Rodriguez of Hillel School of Tampa with her film:
"A Lesson in Living." Watch Film.

Second place is Daniel Krasnove and Leo Stoler with their film:
 "V'ahavta l'reyecha kamocha." Watch Film.

Third place winners are Sophie Moss and Brooke Shapiro with their film:
"Growing Up Jewish In The New Millenium." Watch Film.

In the High School category, Isaac Berner of Shorecrest Preparatory School won first place with his film:
"Mazel Tov Jesus." Watch Film.

Second place winner is Brandon Frank, Katie McCabe, Jacob Coonfare, and Chelsea Allison with their film:
“Compromising Religion.” Watch Film.

First place winners in the age 18 and older category are Daniel LeVine, Eli Marger and Matthew Bloom with their film:
 "Shabbat in the Shul Today." Watch Film.

Second place is Dr. Rob Norman with his film:
"Gefilte Fish." Watch Film.

Third place is awarded to Michael Matteo and Steven Stock with their film:
"Shalom." Watch Film.

The Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival is one of the premier Jewish arts and culture events in the Tampa Bay area, showcasing the finest international films focusing on Jewish themes. The Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival is produced by the Tampa Jewish Community Center and the JCC of the Suncoast.

For more information on the Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival, visit www.tbjff.org .