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Virtual Encore
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February 22, 2024

Pan African Film & Arts Festival Wraps Up 32nd Annual In-Person Event, Announces Virtual Encore Festival

As the curtains close on the physical event, PAFF is thrilled to announce the commencement of its Virtual Encore Festival, extending the celebration of the African Diaspora to audi

Press Release
February 19, 2024

Black Stories, Black Experiences, and Black Filmmakers Are Centered at the 2024 Pan African Film & Arts Festival Filmmaker Awards

The 2024 Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) concluded its highly anticipated showcase of African and African diaspora cinema and arts with a standing room only awards ceremony

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February 19, 2024

2024 Pan African Film & Arts Festival Filmmaker Awards Announced!

The 2024 Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) concluded its highly anticipated showcase of African and African diaspora cinema and arts with a standing room only awards cere

Press Release
February 19, 2024

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Continues to Shine Spotlight on LGBTQ Representation with Screening of ‘Being BeBe: The BeBe Zahara Benet Documentary’

Sponsored by Gilead Sciences, Inc., The Pan African Film & Arts Festival proudly showcased the vibrant tapestry of Black LGBTQ stories with the spotlight screening of “Being BeB

Outlaw Posse
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February 19, 2024

‘Outlaw Posse’ Rides Onto the Red Carpet: Mario Van Peebles’ Latest Film Premieres at Pan African Film & Arts Festival

The highly anticipated red carpet world premiere of Mario Van Peebles' latest cinematic masterpiece, “Outlaw Posse”, took center stage at the prestigious Pan African Film & Art

Tiffany Jackson
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February 14, 2024

Tiffany Jackson, The Creator of “Introducing Brave Brown” at PAFF’s Children’s Fest

Over 500 children, ages 4-12, and their parents enjoy FREE film screenings, storytelling, and interactive activities, all reflecting and rooted in the beauty and artistry of the cu

Bill Duke
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February 14, 2024

PAFF to Present Bill Duke with Ja’Net DuBois Lifetime Achievement Award

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is thrilled to announce that actor/director Bill Duke will accept The Ja’Net DuBois Lifetime Achievement Award during its Centerpiece

Bill Duke
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February 14, 2024

Bill Duke to Receive Ja’Net DuBois Lifetime Achievement Award from PAFF

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is thrilled to announce that actor/director Bill Duke will accept The Ja’Net DuBois Lifetime Achievement Award during its Centerpiece

For the Love of the Motherland
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February 13, 2024

PAFF Announces Theodros Teshome Kebede’s Ethiopian War Film “For the Love of the Motherland” as Centerpiece

Ethiopian Community in Los Angeles Anticipates World Premiere of Groundbreaking Film on the Tigray War

For the Love of the Motherland
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February 13, 2024

Theodros Teshome Kebede’s Ethiopian War Film PAFF Centerpiece

Ethiopian Community in Los Angeles Anticipates World Premiere of Groundbreaking Film on the Tigray War.

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