News - Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF)

Deadline to Submit for 2025 Pan African Film & Arts Festival Draws Near

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The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated 2025 Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF), and filmmakers from around the world are reminded that the submission deadline is rapidly approaching.

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces 2025 Dates and Call For Submissions

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The Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), today announced that the 33rd edition of the festival will take place from February 4-17, 2025, in Los Angeles.

PAFF Announces 2025 Dates
and Call for Submissions

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The Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), today announced that the 33rd edition of the festival will take place from February 4-17, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Statement from Ayuko Babu, Co-Founder of the Pan African Film & Arts Festival on the Passing of Louis Gossett Jr.

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The following statement is from Ayuko Babu, the co-founder of the Pan African Film and Arts Festival on the passing of Lou Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win the Academy Award for supporting actor.

Statement from Ayuko Babu, PAFF Co-Founder on the Passing of Louis Gossett Jr.

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Brother Lou Gossett Jr. had a major influence on the Pan African Film Festival and a major influence on my life.

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 audiences worldwide.

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

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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 brunch, honoring exceptional filmmakers who captivated audiences this year with their creative vision and storytelling prowess.

2024 Pan African Film & Arts Festival Filmmaker Awards Announced!

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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 brunch, […]

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 BeBe: The BeBe Zahara Benet Documentary.”

‘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 & Arts Festival Sun., Feb. 18.