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Join PAFF and the GEFFEN Playhouse for TABLE 17 Nov. 21
PAFF invites you to the West Coast premiere of Table 17—a laugh-out-loud Black comedy that promises an unforgettable night at the theatre.
First 10 Artists Get Their Artfest Application Fee Waived — Here’s How
To celebrate the return of the PAFF Artfest to Baldwin Hills Crenshaw, we’re showing a little extra love to our artists.
The PAFF ArtFEST Returns to Baldwin Hills Crenshaw August 21–24, 2025
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival is proud to announce the return of our beloved Artfest to its home at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: PAFF 2026 is Now Accepting Entries!
PAFF is now accepting submissions for its 34th annual event, taking place February 9–16, 2026, in Los Angeles, California!
The Heartbeat of PAFF: A Thank You to Our Volunteers
As the curtains close on PAFF 2025, we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the true stars of this festival—our volunteers.
Tramell Tillman Receives PAFF’s Rising Star Award at the 2025 Filmmaker Awards Brunch
PAFF wrapped up its 2025 season with a grand celebration of Black excellence in film and television, honoring actor Tramell Tillman with its esteemed “Rising Star Award.”
PAFF Announces Winners of 2025 Film Festival at Awards Brunch Presented by Apple TV+
The PAFF filmmaker awards were handed out at PAFF’s Filmmaker Awards Brunch presented by Apple TV+ in Culver City, CA at Palm Sophia on Mon., Feb. 17.
The PAFF Institute: Where Culture, Creativity & Industry Collide
The PAFF Institute—a powerhouse of knowledge, strategy, and unfiltered conversations you won’t find anywhere else.
PAFF Awards Brunch, Presented by Apple TV+, to Honor “Severance” Star Tramell Tillman with “Star on the Rise” Award
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is closing out its 33rd annual celebration with a show-stopping finale: the highly anticipated Filmmaker Awards Brunch, presented by A