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Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF)
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PAFF Spokenword Fest
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2025
February 8, 2025

SpokenWord Fest at PAFF: A Night of Fire, Flow & Freedom

PAFF’s Spokenword Fest wasn’t just an event—it was a revolution in rhythm and rhyme, a space where voices roared, whispered, and demanded to be heard.

Noah Abbott
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2025
February 7, 2025

Young Hollywood: How Social Media Inspires Gen Z to Dream Beyond

“Young Hollywood: How Social Media Inspires Gen Z to Dream Beyond” is a deep dive into how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have reshaped what it means to “make

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2025
February 7, 2025

PAFF 2025: A Celebration of Women’s Voices in Cinema

The 2025 Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) is turning up the volume on women’s stories—both in front of and behind the camera.

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2025
February 6, 2025

PAFF’s SpokenWord Fest: Where Rhymes, Resistance & Rhythm Collide

Don't miss this year's PAFF Spokenword Fest, produced by Diverse Verses LA, the part of PAFF where words hit like drumbeats, syllables spit fire, and voices rise in poetic rebellio

BAJI
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2025
February 6, 2025

PAFF 2025 Shines a Spotlight on Black Immigrant Stories Amid Rising Immigration Challenges

PAFF steps forward to provide a critical platform for the stories of Black immigrants, offering a bridge of understanding through the power of film and art.

2025-PAFF-Screening-Schedule-blog
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2025
February 5, 2025

PAFF 2025 Film Guide & Schedule Now Available for Download!

The official Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) 2025 Film Guide and Schedule is now live and ready for download.

PAFF Opening Night Gala
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2025
February 5, 2025

PAFF 2025 Kicks Off with Star-Studded Red Carpet Gala

The 33rd Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) officially launched in spectacular fashion with a dazzling Opening Night Gala on Tuesday, February 4, at The Culver Theater.

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2025
February 4, 2025

ICYMI: PAFF Featured on CBS2/KCAL9 Morning News!

In case you missed it, the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) got a major spotlight on KTLA Morning News!

News
2025
February 3, 2025

ICYMI: PAFF Featured on KTLA Morning News with Gayle Anderson!

In case you missed it, the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) got a major spotlight on KTLA Morning News!

Dream Beyond
News
2025
January 27, 2025

PAFF ArtFest Canceled: Prioritizing Quality Amidst Unexpected Challenges

We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality experiences for our audience, which is why we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s ArtFest.

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