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2021 Pan African Film Festival: A Fine Collection of Black Cinema

March 11, 2021

Check out these four festival films that are on view from February 24 to March 14 at paff.org and in theaters near you in the future. ... read more »

ICEF Rugby Documentary Featured During Pan African Film Festival

March 12, 2020

The Pan African Film Festival is the epicenter of Black cinematic storytelling every February. One of the films profiled was “Another Red, White, Black & Blue Odyssey,” a documentary on the ICEF View Park Rugby program. ... read more »

Pan African Film Festival Kicks-off with Screening of “Hero”

February 6, 2020

The gripping production, written and directed by Frances-Anne Solomon, is inspired by the extraordinary and revolutionary life of Ulric Cross ... read more »

Danny Glover Talks Pan African Film and Art Festival and the Spotlight Film, ‘The Last Black Man in San Francisco’

February 6, 2020

"The Last Black Man in San Francisco" won multiple awards at Sundance Film Festival, however, at PAFF the movie will be presented in an intimate fashion. ... read more »

PAFF & The Africa Narrative at USC Launch Short Film Competition

October 31, 2019

Film competition aimed at African filmmakers on Youtube ... read more »

WATCH: PAFF Hosts Screening of ‘Broken Ground’

March 22, 2019

Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper interviews celebrities and guests at the Pan African Film Festival special screening of 'Broken Ground." ... read more / watch video »

XZIBIT Makes Directorial Debut in New Digital Music Series ‘Broken Ground’

February 21, 2019

The legendary rapper, television personality made his directorial debut at the 27th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival ... read more »

WATCH: Interviews at Pan African Film Festival screening of ‘Loved To Death ‘

February 18, 2019

MC LYTE and others speak at the PAFF about their film "Loved To Death" that is based on real events about female abuse culture going on in America. ... read more / watch video »

Pan African Film Festival Hosts Starbucks Executive Panel

February 14, 2019

The discussion covered a range of topics from Starbucks’ company mission and values, to its community partnerships and involvement, as well as career opportunities. ... read more »

Conversation with PAFF Founder, Ayuko Babu: 2019 Pan African Film Festival

January 31, 2019

It’s one of the most prestigious Black film festivals in America. The annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) highlights the international influence of Black creativity. Since 1992, PAFF’s mission has been to reinforce positive images and help prevent negative stereotypes through the power of film. ... read more »

PAFF Institute Voiceover Panel

November 15, 2018

Ever imagined a career in voiceovers? For those who have, they attended the Pan-African Film Festival (PAFF) Institute’s “Hand Over The Mic” - Voiceovers and the World Stage,” on Saturday, November 10th at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. ... read more »

Pan African Film Festival

January 28, 2018

Feb. 8-19 The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) returns February 8-19 celebrating 26 years of great Black films and art at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills Crenshaw 15 Theatre and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza located at 3650 Martin Luther King, ... read more »

Ayuko Babu Speaks the Legacy of the Pan African Film Festival

March 31, 2017

Ayuko Babu talks about the movies featured in the 2017 Pan African Film Festival. Host: Brandon I. Brooks ... read more / watch video »

Pan African Film Festival: BURNING SANDS

March 31, 2017

LA Sentinel cover the “Burning Sands” red carpet the the 25th Pan African Film Festival. Directed by Gerard Mcmurray. Watch on Netflix today. ... read more / watch video »

Ayuko Babu Speaks on the Selma Protest