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Must-See Black Cinema at PAFF 2026: From Groundbreaking Debuts to Milestone Anniversaries
Pan African Film & Arts Festival showcases dynamic range of storytelling from established auteurs and emerging voices (February 16-22) Los Angeles - The 35th Pan African Film & Arts Festival returns to Los Angeles February 16–22, 2026, bringing together a compelling slate of Black cinema that spans continents, and generations. As one of the premier platforms for African diaspora storytelling, PAFF 2026 offers audiences a front-row seat to the evolution of Black filmmaking,

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Feb 103 min read


PAFF Austin 2025: Black Cinema Takes Centre Stage at Austin Film Society
The third annual Pan African Film Festival series in Austin lights up the weekend with powerful Black stories and vibrant community engagement. The energy at the Austin Film Society Cinema is magnetic as PAFF Austin 2025 unfolds. Now in its third edition, this dynamic collaboration between the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) and Austin Film Society (AFS) has once again transformed Texas into a hub for global Black storytelling. The series, which runs from July 31 to A

Siona Sakah
Aug 2, 20253 min read


PAFF 2025: A Celebration of Black Film, Culture, and Creativity
The Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) , the largest Black film festival in the United States, kicks off today, February 4, 2025, in Los Angeles, California . Running until February 23 , this year’s festival promises to be a remarkable celebration of Black storytelling, talent, and culture. Since its founding in 1992 by Ayuko Babu , actor Danny Glover and actress Ja'Net DuBois , PAFF has been dedicated to showcasing the best in Black cinema from across the globe. Over

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Black Film Festivals to Attend in 2025
As the global film industry continues to embrace diverse voices and stories, Black film festivals remain crucial platforms for...

BFW Staff
Jan 21, 20254 min read
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