America’s Largest Black Film Festival Opens Submissions May 1   LOS ANGELES, CA – 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. For over three decades, PAFF has presented and showcased a broad spectrum of Black creative works, particularly those that reinforce positive images and help to destroy negative stereotypes of Africans and African-Americans.  Since 1992, PAFF has remained dedicated to the promotion of Black stories and images through the exhibition of film, visual ..read more

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. For over three decades, PAFF has presented and showcased a broad spectrum of Black creative works, particularly those that reinforce positive images and help to destroy negative stereotypes of Africans and African-Americans.  Since 1992, PAFF has remained dedicated to the promotion of Black stories and images through the exhibition of film, visual art, and other creative expression. Today, PAFF is the largest a ..read more

Los Angeles – The following statement is from Ayuko Babu, the co-founder of the Pan African Film and Arts Festival on the passing of Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win the Academy Award for supporting actor. “Brother Lou Gossett Jr. had a major influence on the Pan African Film Festival and a major influence on my life. “So, a whole bunch of people hear about the Pan African Film Festival and don’t ever come. Don’t ever stop, don’t ever pay attention. Lou not only stopped and paid attention, he came down to see what was going on. Because he had that ability to see that we were do ..read more

“Brother Lou Gossett Jr. had a major influence on the Pan African Film Festival and a major influence on my life. “So, a whole bunch of people hear about the Pan African Film Festival and don’t ever come. Don’t ever stop, don’t ever pay attention. Lou not only stopped and paid attention, he came down to see what was going on. Because he had that ability to see that we were doing something and had brought stories about Black people from around the whole planet. He got a chance to sit over there in Baldwin Hills and see the whole world. That’s how our relationship started and Brother Lou made ..read more

The 32nd Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) has concluded its highly successful in-person festival, marking yet another year of celebrating African culture, cinema, and artistry. 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. Running through March 31, 2024, film enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience a curated selection of films and events from the comfort of their homes via the festival’s online platform at paff.org ..read more

LOS ANGELES, CA – 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. Held at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on Mon., Feb. 19, the awards ceremony was a celebration of diversity, talent, and cultural richness, reflecting the festival’s commitment to promoting African heritage and narratives on a global stage. Among the highlights of t ..read more

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. Held at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on Mon., Feb. 19, the awards ceremony was a celebration of diversity, talent, and cultural richness, reflecting the festival’s commitment to promoting African heritage and narratives on a global stage. Among the highlights of the afternoon was ..read more

LOS ANGELES, CA – 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.” Held at the prestigious Cinemark Baldwin Hills & XD in Los Angeles, California, on Sat., Feb. 17, the event marked a celebration of diversity, inclusion, and the power of storytelling to unite audiences across boundaries and brought out a diverse group of celebrities. Directed by Emily Branham, “Being BeBe” offers an intimate and inspiring portrait of ..read more

LOS ANGELES, CA – 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. Held at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills & XD theaters in Los Angeles, California, the event drew a diverse and enthusiastic audience eager to witness the next chapter in Van Peebles’ illustrious filmmaking career and the sequel to his hit film “Posse.” “Outlaw Posse” starts in 1908 when Chief returns from years of hiding in Mexico to claim stolen gold hidden in the hills o ..read more

Tiffany Jackson PAFF is excited to welcome the creator of “Introducing Brave Brown,” Tiffany Jackson, to their free Saturday Children’s Fest on Sat. Feb. 17 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the Bridge at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. Ms. Jackson will read from her newest book “Introducing Brave Brown” which tells the story of Arianna Brown who is afraid of the dark. After multiple attempts to fall asleep, nothing seems to work until her grandmother comes into her room. Her grandmother has a secret that unlocks Arianna’s inner superpower! Will this new superpower allow her to fall asleep? After ..read more