To celebrate the return of the PAFF Artfest to Baldwin Hills Crenshaw, we’re showing a little extra love to our artists.

The first 10 artists who complete their Artfest application and use the code PAFFART10 will have their application fee waived. That’s right—no application fee at all.

But it gets better. Those 10 artists will also receive a $50 discount on their booth fee, bringing the total to just $845. Once you apply, you’ll still have 7 days to submit your booth fee payment and lock in your spot.

This offer is only valid during the regular submission period, which ends July 21, 2025. And once 10 people use the code, it automatically shuts down—so if you’re planning to apply, move fast.

This is your moment.

Apply now. Use code: PAFFART10. Save your spot.

See you at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw this August.

August 21–24, 2025
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza

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The Pan African Film & Arts Festival is proud to announce the return of our beloved Artfest to its home at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw. From August 21–24, 2025, we’re bringing the marketplace back to the heart of South Los Angeles—where culture, community, and creativity converge.

For over three decades, PAFF has created space for Black and Pan-African artists to showcase their work to thousands of art lovers, collectors, and supporters. This year, we’re reclaiming that legacy and returning to the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, a historic location that has long served as a cultural hub for our community.

The 2025 Artfest will feature over 100 artists from across the African diaspora, offering everything from fine art, sculpture, handmade jewelry, wearable fashion, and ceramics to African textiles, home decor, collectibles, and more. It’s a curated experience that centers Black artists, honors our heritage, and uplifts our stories—whether they’re told through brushstrokes, beadwork, or bold design.

More than just a marketplace, the Artfest is a gathering. A celebration of our history, our resilience, and our imagination. It’s where people come not only to buy art, but to connect with the creators behind it. It’s where culture lives, breathes, and grows.

And best of all—it’s free and open to the public.

Mark your calendars. Spread the word. The PAFF Artfest is coming home.

August 21–24, 2025
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza

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Lights, camera, legacy.

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is now accepting submissions for its 34th annual event, taking place February 9–16, 2026, in Los Angeles, California! As the largest and most prestigious Black film festival in the United States, PAFF is where storytellers from across the African diaspora come to premiere their work, connect with industry insiders, and be part of a powerful movement that celebrates Black voices, visions, and creativity.

We’re looking for bold, brilliant, and boundary-pushing films from filmmakers of African descent and those that explore the Pan African experience. All genres and formats are welcome—features, shorts, docs, animation, experimental, narratives, and everything in between.

Whether you’re an emerging filmmaker or an established director, this is your moment.

Important Dates:

Festival Dates: February 9–16, 2026

Submission Deadline:

• Early May 31, 2025
• Regular July 31, 2025
• Late August 31, 2025
• Extended September 30, 2025 (Features only)

Why Submit to PAFF?

• Your film screened in front of one of the most diverse, engaged, and influential audiences in the country
• Networking opportunities with distributors, producers, artists, and industry leaders
• Eligibility for juried awards and audience prizes
• A place in history alongside some of the most important Black films and filmmakers of our time

Let your work be seen. Let your story be heard.

Submit now and be part of something bigger.

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