Established in 1992, The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of cultural and racial tolerance and understanding through the exhibition of film, art and creative expression.
It is PAFF’s goal to present and showcase the broad spectrum of Black creative works, particularly those that reinforce positive images and help to destroy negative stereotypes. We believe film and art can lead to better understanding and 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.
Each year, PAFF presents:
- Over One Hundred (100) quality films from the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, the South Pacific and Canada, all showcasing the diversity and complexity of people of African descent.
- One of America’s largest fine art shows featuring prominent and emerging black artists and fine crafts people, including local, national and international poets, musicians and storytellers.
Mission Statement
Established in 1992, The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of cultural and racial tolerance and understanding through the exhibition of film, art and creative expression.It is PAFF’s goal to present and showcase the broad spectrum of Black creative works, particularly those that reinforce positive images and help to destroy negative stereotypes. We believe film and art can lead to better understanding and 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.
Board of Directors
Ayuko Babu – President
International legal, cultural and political consultant specializing in African Affairs, Mr. Babu has worked for a variety of business and entertainment leaders including Stevie Wonder, Bishop H.H. Brookins and Dick Griffey, President of SOLAR Records. Currently the Executive Director of The Pan African Film and Arts Festival in Los Angeles, he received a B.A. from California State University, Los Angeles and attended UCLA Law School.
Ja’Net Dubois – 1st Vice President
Stage, screen and television actress as well as fine artist, Ms. DuBois is probably best known for her role as “Wilona” in the comedy TV series Good Times . The Emmy Award winning actress is a frequent guest in television series and performs onstage throughout the United States. www.janetdubois.com
Preston Minor – 2nd Vice President
With over thirty years experience as an executive in the financial services industry, Mr. Minor is currently a senior vice-president at a major banking institution. Mr. Minor brings to the Board his expertise in financial organization and strong personnel management skills. Mr. Minor holds a BA form California State University, Los Angeles and an MBA from Pepperdine University.
Asantewa Olatunji – Treasurer
Holding a B.A. from USC and a J.D. from Southwestern University, School of Law, Ms. Olatunji has practiced law in Los Angeles for over 25 years in the areas of entertainment, labor, immigration and civil litigation. She is currently General Manger and Program Coordinator for the Pan African Film Festival.
Miki Goral – Secretary
For forty years Ms. Goral has been a Reference Librarian and Information Specialist at UCLA. She was the President of the statewide Librarians Association of the University of California and is currently a Vice-President of the California Federation of Teachers and Secretary-Treasurer of the University Council-AFT, representing academic employees at the University of California. She is Past Chair of the Africana Librarians Council of the African Studies Association. She holds a B.A. in Political Science, an M.L.S. in Library Science and an M.A. in African History from UCLA.