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Chizfilm Jewish Movie Reviews — About the Author




Jonathan Chisdes is an independent film critic based in Charlottesville, Virginia. He wrote his first movie review in 1986. His reviews and articles have appeared in numerous publications including the Orlando Spectator, the Rollins Sandspur, the Orlando Reporter, the Valdosta Spectator, the Bet Chaim L’Chaim, Content of Character, and Persona Jon Grata. He has worked as an Associate Producer for Light Speed Productions and acted in two short films, “Bard Banter” and “The Acting Coach.”

In 2006, he founded the Chizfilm Movie Reviews website; in 2009, the focus was narrowed as a response to changing times and it was reconceived as Chizfilm Jewish Movie Reviews.

In addition to running this website, Jonathan Chisdes works as a writer for the Virginia Film Festival, runs the Congregation Beth Israel Jewish Film Series, and is a member of the Virginia Film Society. He is also an active member of the Charlottesville Jewish Film Festival Committee which brought the first Jewish film festival to Central Virginia.

Learn more about the author by visiting The Homepage of Jonathan Chisdes, or read his online blog.