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Submit your film to the largest and most prestigious Black film festival in the U.S.

ArtFEST

Join an experience of fabulous artwork and cultural pieces. Application now open!

PAFF Institute Summer Session

Your inside source to industry talks, seminars, and forums.

Filmmakers Welcome Party

A great place to network and surround yourself with like-minded people.

Marquee Events

Electrifying red carpets, exclusive film screenings and exciting after-parties.

Student Fest

A free showcase of films that introduces youth to conscious and creative filmmaking.

Saturday Morning Children's Fest

PAFF's Saturday Children's Festival proves to be great fun for the entire family.

The 27th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival will take place February 7-18, 2019

Not only is PAFF considered "ground zero" for Black film and entertainment circles, it's also a community pride event that caters to all ages, races, ethnic groups, education levels, gender identifications and income brackets. It's no wonder PAFF is a major contributer to the vibrant, diverse and international reputation of the City of Los Angeles!

Upcoming Events

PAFF Institute

ArtFest

Volunteer

Opening Night

Centerpiece

Closing Night

Filmmakers Awards

Interview with Ryan Coogler

WHY DONATE?

Your contribution will make sure that all members of our community have access to the stories and images presented by PAFF. Your generosity will help to provide hundreds of free tickets allowing children, students, senior citizens and the less fortunate to attend PAFF.

By helping PAFF to educate and entertain through the power of film, your gift helps members of our community expand their vision and become active citizens of the world.

The Pan African Film Festival is a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization that allows your contributions to PAFF to be tax deductible.

INDUSTRY SPONSORS

VENUE SPONSORS

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

MEDIA SPONSORS

IN-KIND SPONSORS

GOVERNMENT SPONSORS

Los Angeles City Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr., 10th District

Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, 8th District

Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr., 9th District

Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, 2nd District

California State Senator Holly J. Mitchell, 30th District

California State Assemblyman Mike A. Gipson, 64th District

Commissioner Willard H. Murray, Jr., Water Replenishment District

U.S. Congresswoman Karen Bass, 37th District

U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters, 43rd District