2011 Pan African Film Festival Calls for Submissions
Official Deadline of October 31 for 19th Annual Festival, Which Runs February 16-21
Los Angeles, CA – Today, the 2011 Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) announced a call for submissions for short and feature-length films. Submission forms can be completed directly online at the official PAFF website at www.paff.org. The 2011 Pan African Film [...]
NEW DVD – FELA-NYC Fresh From Africa
A new documentary filled with rare footage of Fela that remained unseen for two decades. This is a personal glimpse of his lifestyle, political views and musical process. Join Fela on an odyssey from Greenwich Village to Harlem. Come backstage as Fela prepares to reconnect his fans with the power and spirit of Afro-Beat.
PAFF Director to Introduce Oscar Micheaux and Black Cinema Today Film Program at Leimert Park Book Festival
Leimert Park Book Fair
Saturday, June 26
1:15 p.m.
Leimert Park , Los Angeles
www.leimertparkbookfair.org
Phone: (323) 730-0628
Ayuko Babu, founder of the Pan African Film and Arts Festival will introduce the Oscar Micheaux and Black Cinema Today featuring a screening of Oscar Michaeaux’s film Murder in Harlem .
Oscar Devereaux Micheaux was the first African-American [...]
The PAFF at the National Black Arts Festival
July 15 &17, 2010
Rialto Center for the Arts
80 Forsyth Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
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Film has the ability to foster communication between peoples of diverse cultures, races, and lifestyles, while at the same time, serve as a vehicle to initiate dialogue on the important issues of our times. The National Black [...]
CNN: Stars Shine at AMAA’s
Bayelsa, Nigeria (CNN) — The stars of African cinema graced the red carpet at the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), in Nigeria, showcasing the films that could make waves on the global festival circuit.
The African movie industry gathered in Yenagoa, in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, for the fifth annual “African Oscars.”
Set up in 2005 by former lawyer Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, the awards have helped raise the profile of African movies around the world.
“African film has a hard time in getting recognition in most film festivals [outside Africa],” Anyiam-Osigwe told CNN.
Screening: W.A.R. Stories: Walter Anthony Rodney
This film covers the life of world renowned, historian, author, and activist, Dr. Walter Rodney who was assassinated on Friday, June 13, 1980, at the age of 38, in his native Guyana.
It is the story of a man who dedicated his life, and ultimately, gave his life in the struggle for equal rights and justice. [...]
Immigrant Magazine’s Coverage of the 2010 PAFF
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Free Screening: Bill Withers in Still Bill
You know the Music. Now meet the Man.
STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day,” “Grandma’s Hands,” and “Just the Two of Us.” With his soulful delivery and warm, heartfelt sincerity, Withers has written the songs that have – [...]
African American Film Critics Association Spring Newsletter
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the nation’s premiere film critic’s group dedicated to providing a safe-haven of support and respect for African-American film journalists and the black filmmaking community. Established in 2003, the AAFCA membership actively reviews cinema at-large, with a particular emphasis on films produced, written, directed and starring, persons from the African [...]
Now Playing: The Harimaya Bridge
2010 PAFF WINNER FIRST TIME NARRATIVE FOR DIRECTING
The Harimaya Bridge
120 Minutes | Not Rated
Color | 35mm | English, Japanese w/English Subtitles
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Distributor: Eleven Arts, Inc.
Film Summary
Daniel Holder’s father was killed fighting the Japanese during the Second World War…something he thought he [...]
PAFF ENCORES Extends Engagement of 41st & Central: The Untold Story of the L.A. Black Panthers
For Immediate Release
March 30, 2010
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PAFF ENCORES Extends Engagement of 41st & Central: The Untold Story of the L.A. Black Panthers
Community Support for Film Encourages PAFF and Culver Plaza Theatres to Extend Engagement to April 8
Historical Film Documents Life of Slain Black Panther Leader Alprentice “Bunchy” Carter and the Story of the [...]
PAFF ENCORES HOLDS SPECIAL SCREENING OF 41ST & CENTRAL: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE L.A. BLACK PANTHERS
For Immediate Release
March 30, 2010
PAFF ENCORES HOLDS SPECIAL SCREENING OF 41ST & CENTRAL: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE L.A. BLACK PANTHERS
Award Winning Documentary Celebrates Limited Engagement at Culver Plaza Theatres in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Mar. 30, 2010) – On Saturday, Mar. 28, the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) hosted a special screening [...]
2010 AFRICAN MOVIE ACADEMY AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE APRIL 10th IN BAYELSA, NIGERIA
For Immediate Release
March 30, 2010
2010 AFRICAN MOVIE ACADEMY AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE APRIL 10th IN BAYELSA, NIGERIA
PAFF’s Ayuko Babu and Asantewa Olatunji Return as Judges
2010 PAFF Award Winners “SOUL DIASPORA” and “A STING IN A TALE” Nominated for an AMAA
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Mar. 30, 2010) – The 6th Annual African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) [...]
Media Advisory – PAFF Encores Presents ’41st & Central’ March 27, 2010
For Immediate Release
March 23, 2010
SPECIAL SCREENING: 41ST & CENTRAL: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE LOS ANGELES BLACK PANTHERS
Award Winning Indie Film on Southern California Black Panther Party for Self Defense Opens for Limited Engagement in Los Angeles Mar. 26-Apr. 1
WHEN:
Saturday, March 27, 2010
4:00 p.m. – Red Carpet
5:15 p.m. – Screening followed [...]
The PAFF Featured on UrbanPostWorldWide.com!
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Cape Verde: Film Exposes Portugal?s Exploitative Labor Practices in Africa
Msia Kibona Clark
4 March 2010
The 2010 Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) in Los Angeles featured the world premier of Contract by Cape Verdean filmmaker Guenny K. Pires. Contract is a documentary film that tells the story of thousands of Cape Verdean contract workers who traveled to the Portuguese colony of Sao Tome [...]
PAFF ENCORES
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) will launch their PAFF ENCORES program with their 2010 Audience Favorite Documentary “41st & Central: The Untold Story of the L.A. Black Panthers.” PAFF ENCORES, a new monthly screening series will feature a popular film from the Festival’s signature February event for one [...]
The Africa Channel to Present Encore of the PAFF Night of Tribute
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Mar. 1, 2010) — Taped live at the 2010 Pan African Film Festival Feb. 12 in Los Angeles at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, The Africa Channel will present an encore presentation of the PAFF’s red carpet, star studded event, the Night of Tribute, that honors the achievements of acclaimed actors, [...]
The Africa Channel Presents: A Night Of Tribute
Repeat broadcasts airing now on Time Warner Cable. Check your local listings.
Encore Presentation: March 6, 2010 7 p.m. PST/10 p.m. EST
Taped live at the 2010 Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, this red carpet, star studded television event honors the achievements of acclaimed actors, artists, activists and [...]
Black Author wins The Matrix Copyright Infringement Case
This little known story has met a just conclusion, as Sophia Stewart, African American author of The Matrix, will finally receive her just due from the copyright infringement of her original work!!!
A six-year dispute has ended involving Sophia Stewart, the Wachowski Brothers, Joel Silver and Warner Brothers.
Stewart’s allegations, involving copyright infringement and racketeering, were received [...]
Los Angeles Press Screening
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival is proud to announce a press and industry screening for our 2010 Audience Favorite Documentary “41st & Central: The Untold Story of the L.A. Black Panthers” taking place at the Culver Plaza Theatre on Friday, March 5 at 11 a.m.
As part of the PAFF’s year-round-programming series, the PAFF [...]
New Video! Check out the PAFF’s Fine Artist Market
Held at the Westfield Culver City, the PAFF Art Market showcased the best in Black fine art, sculpture, photography, unique handmade crafts, home furnishings, designer jewelry, designer fashions and accessories that highlight the artistry and beauty of the African aesthetic.
Photo Release – PAFF Announces 2010 Filmmaker Awards
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Feb. 20, 2010) —The Jury, Audience, Festival, and other special award-winners of the 2010 PAN AFRICAN FILM & FESTIVAL (PAFF) were announced February 17 at the Festival’s Awards Ceremony hosted by actress CCH Pounder (Avatar) at the Culver Plaza Theatres in Los Angeles. The Kenyan narrative FROM A WHISPER won for Best [...]
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