Gold Coast International Film Festival

Gold Coast International Film Festival The Gold Coast International Film Festival is an annual festival on the North Shore of Long Island with a roster of bold, dynamic films and talent.

GCIFF includes a year-round film screening series plus a week long festival every fall where area residents, visitors, members of the business and film communities, public officials, students and academics come together to celebrate the art and influence of cinema in the charming and historic towns and villages of Long Island’s Gold Coast. The Gold Coast International Film Festival is produced by

the Gold Coast Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 1993 and dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts through education, exhibition, performance and outreach.

Gold Coast Cinema Series presents YOU HAD TO BE THERE! A hilarious, emotional, and revelatory documentary about the lege...
05/07/2026

Gold Coast Cinema Series presents YOU HAD TO BE THERE! A hilarious, emotional, and revelatory documentary about the legendary 1972 Canadian production of Godspell that changed entertainment forever. The Toronto production of the musical about the life of Jesus starred a then-unknown cast of Martin Short, Gilda Radner, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, and Victor Garber, et al., with Paul Shaffer serving as musical director — a crazy confluence of talent rivaling ‘Paris in the 20s.’ The film features interviews with all the surviving members of the cast, as well as other show business luminaries who testify to the production’s profound and lasting influence.

Nick Davis | USA | 98 minutes | 2025 | English
⏰ May 11th – 7:00pm
📍 North Shore Towers Cinema

“An Exuberant and Essential Doc for Comedy Heads.” – Owen Gleiberman, Variety

For more information and tickets, check out our website: https://goldcoastarts.org/in-person-5/

See you at the movies! 🎬🍿

🎶 Join Gold Coast Arts and Temple Beth-El of Great Neck for an evening of live music featuring world-class local musicia...
05/06/2026

🎶 Join Gold Coast Arts and Temple Beth-El of Great Neck for an evening of live music featuring world-class local musicians. Don’t miss an evening of exceptional chamber music featuring Dr. Esther Noh, violin; congregant Robert Yamins, clarinet; Sharon Kahn-Bernstein, cello; and TBE’s Choir Director Dr. Pamela Levy, piano. MUSICAL ENCOUNTERS will include a varied program of works by Beethoven, Dvorak, Handel-Halvorsen, Mendelssohn, Alberto Martin Diaz, Darius Milhaud, Bela Bartok and Astor Piazzolla.

🗓️ June 18, 2026
⏰ 7:00pm to 9:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm for light refreshments)
📍 Temple Beth-El of Great Neck – 5 Old Mill Road, Great Neck, NY

🎟️ Tickets:
$18 - TBE Members
$25 - Non-Members

🌐 Visit https://bit.ly/TBE_Music26 for more information. Sponsored by the Susan Stumer Center for Cultural Arts

📢 New! Join Gold Coast Arts Cinema Series for a film screening of YOU HAD TO BE THERE, on May 11th at 7:00pm.A hilarious...
04/24/2026

📢 New! Join Gold Coast Arts Cinema Series for a film screening of YOU HAD TO BE THERE, on May 11th at 7:00pm.

A hilarious, emotional, and revelatory documentary about the legendary 1972 Canadian production of Godspell that changed entertainment forever. The Toronto production of the musical about the life of Jesus starred a then-unknown cast of Martin Short, Gilda Radner, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, and Victor Garber, et al., with Paul Shaffer serving as musical director — a crazy confluence of talent rivaling ‘Paris in the 20s.’ The film features interviews with all the surviving members of the cast, as well as other show business luminaries who testify to the production’s profound and lasting influence.

Buy tickets at goldcoastarts.org/in-person-5/.

🎞️ Gold Coast Arts Center and Temple Beth-El Great Neck present THE ROAD BETWEEN US. Winner! 2025 Toronto Int’l Film Fes...
04/18/2026

🎞️ Gold Coast Arts Center and Temple Beth-El Great Neck present THE ROAD BETWEEN US. Winner! 2025 Toronto Int’l Film Festival People’s Choice Award – Best Documentary.

Retired Israeli general Noam Tibon rescues his family from Hamas terrorists who invaded their home during a massacre, sparking an ongoing conflict. A profoundly human story about courage, family, and the power of love in the face of unimaginable terror.

Barry Avrich | Canada | 95 minutes | 2025

🗓️ Thursday, April 23rd
🍰 6:30 pm – Wine and Dessert reception
📽️ 7:00 pm – Film
📍 Temple Beth-El Great Neck

⭐ See what they’re saying about the film:
“The most talked-about documentary of the year.” – The Globe and Mail
“Undeniably gripping.” – The Hollywood Reporter

🌐 For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website: https://goldcoastarts.org/tbe-events/

📽️ SOJF presents The Property, nominated for 4 Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Actress & Best Supporting Actor! T...
04/10/2026

📽️ SOJF presents The Property, nominated for 4 Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Actress & Best Supporting Actor! This film transforms a simple inheritance dispute into a poignant journey of memory, identity, and reconciliation.
 
THE PROPERTY
April 15th – 7:00pm
Dana Modan | Israel, Poland | 108 minutes | 2024 | Polish, Hebrew, with English subtitles
 
📍North Shore Towers Cinema 
27240 Grand Central Pkwy
Queens, NY 11005

Film Society Members receive exclusive discounts on film tickets. Visit our website at bit.ly/26sojf for tickets!

🌟 SOJF presents Never Alone, a gripping story of Jewish refugees seeking safety in Finland during WWII. As N**i influenc...
04/09/2026

🌟 SOJF presents Never Alone, a gripping story of Jewish refugees seeking safety in Finland during WWII. As N**i influence grows, a Jewish leader must risk everything to protect his community. This powerful film showcases courage, resilience, and the fight for hope amidst overwhelming adversity.

NEVER ALONE
April 13th - 7:00pm
A film by Klaus Härö | Finnish, with English subtitles

PALM SPRINGS INT’L FILM FESTIVAL 2025 Winner
Best of the Fest – Audience Vote
Best of the Fest – Klaus Härö (Writer/Director)

📍North Shore Towers Cinema
27240 Grand Central Pkwy
Queens, NY 11005

Film Society Members receive exclusive discounts on film tickets. Visit our website at bit.ly/26sojf for tickets!

📽️ SOJF presents the most talked-about documentary of the year!Winner of the 2025 Toronto Film Festival People’s Choice ...
04/01/2026

📽️ SOJF presents the most talked-about documentary of the year!

Winner of the 2025 Toronto Film Festival People’s Choice Award for Best Documentary
Winner of the 2026 Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival for Best Documentary

THE ROAD BETWEEN US  
April 6th - 7:00pm
Barry Avrich | Canada | 95 minutes | 2025

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue is both a gripping cinematic retelling of an extraordinary rescue and an unflinching look at the failures and resilience revealed on October 7. At its core, it is a profoundly human story about courage, family, and the power of love in the face of unimaginable terror.

📍North Shore Towers Cinema
27240 Grand Central Pkwy
Queens, NY 11005

🌟 Additional screening at Temple Beth-El Great Neck
April 23rd - 7:00pm
Doors open 6:30 p.m. with a Wine and Dessert reception; program begins at 7:00 p.m.

📍Temple Beth-El
5 Old Mill Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023

Film Society Members receive exclusive discounts on film tickets. Visit our website at bit.ly/26sojf for tickets!

ReelAbilities Film Festival is the world’s leading film festival dedicated to advancing disability representation, acces...
03/27/2026

ReelAbilities Film Festival is the world’s leading film festival dedicated to advancing disability representation, accessibility, and inclusion through the power of storytelling. Each year, ReelAbilities presents a curated selection of feature films, documentaries, and shorts that challenge stereotypes, expand perspectives, and highlight authentic lived experiences.
 
🗓️Join us on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:00pm
📍Great Neck Library
159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY
 
‼️This is a free event, but you must RSVP to secure your seat. For more information and to RSVP, visit our website at https://goldcoastarts.org/reelabilities-2026/

📽️ SOJF presents a multi-award-winning film!🏆Winner of 10 Israeli Academy Awards (Ophirs) including Best Picture, Best D...
03/23/2026

📽️ SOJF presents a multi-award-winning film!

🏆Winner of 10 Israeli Academy Awards (Ophirs) including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Script, and Best Actress for Reymonde Amsallem, who co-wrote the screenplay.

SEVEN BLESSINGS
April 8th - 7:00pm
Ayelet Menahemi | Israel | 108 minutes | Hebrew, French, Arabic with English subtitles

In this bittersweet dramedy, a boisterous Moroccan-Jewish clan reunites for a cross-cultural wedding that surfaces festering secrets.

📍North Shore Towers Cinema
27240 Grand Central Pkwy
Queens, NY 11005

Film Society Members receive exclusive discounts on film tickets. Visit our website at bit.ly/26sojf for tickets and more info.

📽️ SOJF presents the most talked-about documentary of the year!Winner of the 2025 Toronto Film Festival People’s Choice ...
03/19/2026

📽️ SOJF presents the most talked-about documentary of the year!

Winner of the 2025 Toronto Film Festival People’s Choice Award for Best Documentary
Winner of the 2026 Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival for Best Documentary

THE ROAD BETWEEN US
April 6th - 7:00pm
Barry Avrich | Canada | 95 minutes | 2025

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue is both a gripping cinematic retelling of an extraordinary rescue and an unflinching look at the failures and resilience revealed on October 7. At its core, it is a profoundly human story about courage, family, and the power of love in the face of unimaginable terror.

📍North Shore Towers Cinema
27240 Grand Central Pkwy
Queens, NY 11005

🌟 Additional screening at Temple Beth-El Great Neck
April 23rd - 7:00pm
Doors open 6:30 p.m. with a Wine and Dessert reception; program begins at 7:00 p.m.

📍Temple Beth-El
5 Old Mill Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023

Film Society Members receive exclusive discounts on film tickets. Visit our website at bit.ly/26sojf for tickets!

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