Film Festival

31 Candles

Dates : May 11, 2025 — May 18, 2025

Leo Kadner, a 30-year-old New Yorker, has a Bar Mitzvah after reconnecting with his childhood crush Eva Shapiro. To complete his Mitzvah project, Leo must deal with situationships, exes, and family while on a deadline.

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31 Candles

This program is proudly sponsored by Rhoda and Daniel Glickman.

This heartwarming and hilarious romantic comedy inspired by director Jonah Feingold’s own experiences centers on Leo Kadner (played by Feingold), a 31-year-old New Yorker who unexpectedly decides to have his long-overdue Bar Mitzvah after a chance encounter with his former summer camp crush, Eva Shapiro (Sarah Coffey).

As Leo navigates the ups and downs of growing up—situationships, exes, and the quirks of family—he embarks on a Mitzvah project that just might help him finally mature. This charming independent film delves into themes of tradition, identity, and the lengths one will go for a second chance at love.

Featuring a vibrant ensemble cast including Jackie Sandler (Big Daddy, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah), Dale Moss (The Bachelorette), comedian Jared Freid, Catherine Cohen (The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous), Larry Owens (Abbott Elementary), and newcomer Sarah Coffey, 31 Candles promises to light up the screen with its blend of humor and heart.