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Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF)
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Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
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2025
January 23, 2025

Spotlight on Excellence: PAFF Films Shine on the Road to the Oscars

PAFF has always been a platform for elevating Black voices and amplifying the creative excellence of filmmakers from across the globe, and this year is no exception.

News
2025
January 14, 2025

The PAFF 2025 Film Guide is Here! Start Planning Your Festival Experience

We’re thrilled to announce that the 2025 Pan African Film and Arts Festival Film Guide is officially live!

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2025
January 9, 2025

2025 PAFF Volunteer Orientation Announced

Volunteer orientation meetings for the 2025 PAFF will take place on Saturday, January 11th and 25th. Volunteers can choose which session they want to attend.

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2025
December 20, 2024

Become a part of our story: Call for Volunteers for PAFF 2025!

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is gearing up for its 33rd annual celebration, and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated volunteers to help make PAFF 2025 our best

Dream Beyond
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2025
December 18, 2024

PAFF Announces Expansion into Culver City for 2025

As Black History Month approaches, the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in 2025.

Dream Beyond
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2025
December 17, 2024

Lights, Camera, Action: PAFF 2025 Passes Are On Sale!

The countdown has officially begun! The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is back, and PAFF 2025 passes are officially on sale!

Press Release
2025
July 29, 2024

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

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 r

Press Release
April 15, 2024

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

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.

News
April 15, 2024

PAFF Announces 2025 Dates and Call for Submissions

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.

Lou Gossett Jr. adn Ayuko Babu at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles.
Press Release
March 31, 2024

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

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

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