Jewish Media Today with Neil Friedman (CEO of ChaiFlicks & Founder of Menemsha Films)

In this episode of Jewish Actually, I sit down with Neil Friedman, CEO of ChaiFlicks and Founder of Menemsha Films, to explore his journey in building and shaping Jewish film and media. We discuss his path into the industry, the evolution of his work from distribution to streaming, and what it takes to bring Jewish stories to diverse audiences around the world.Neil has worked as an associate lawyer on the set of Hairspray and has held numerous senior roles with major film distributors, including New Line Cinema, Columbia Pictures, and The Pressman Company. He has represented multiple Academy Award nominees and has played a key role in financing and distributing Jewish film and television across North America and globally through Menemsha Films and ChaiFlicks—the largest Jewish streaming platform in the world.Our conversation also dives into the broader role of Jewish media today: why storytelling matters, how it’s evolving in response to current events and rising antisemitism, and the responsibility of preserving and sharing Jewish narratives in a modern landscape.Whether you’re interested in film, media, or the future of Jewish storytelling, this episode offers a thoughtful look inside the industry from one of its leading voices.Thanks to ChaiFlicks and Neil, you can use the special discount code ACTUALLY36 to use ChaiFlicks at a discounted rate for only $3 a month, or $36 a year. Redemption link: http://www.chaiflicks.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=actually36&plan=yearly