Culture
‘Outlaw Posse’ Rides Onto the Red Carpet: Mario Van Peebles’ Latest Film Premieres at Pan African Film & Arts Festival
‘Outlaw Posse’ Rides Onto the Red Carpet: Mario Van Peebles’ Latest Film Premieres at Pan African Film & Arts Festival
Culture
Bill Duke to Receive Ja’Net DuBois Lifetime Achievement Award from PAFF
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is thrilled to announce that actor/director Bill Duke will accept The Ja’Net DuBois Lifetime Achievement Award during its Centerpiece on Thu., Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles.
Culture
Pan African Film & Arts Festival Illuminates Black Cinema with Spotlight Screenings
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is proud to announce its highly anticipated Spotlight Screenings lineup for 2024. As a premiere celebration of African and African diaspora cinema, PAFF, taking place in Los Angeles February 6-19, in Los Angeles, continues to shine a light on extraordinary talents and remarkable storytelling.
Advocacy
Women of Color Unite Postpones Mentorship Program in Solidarity with WGA Strike
A week into the Writers Guild of America (WGA) writer’s strike affecting various sectors throughout the entertainment industry, non-profit organization Women of Color Unite (WOCU) has decided to postpone their mentorship program.
Advocacy
Major Organizations Release Annual Transparency Statements for Screenwriting Bias Initiative
As seen in the 95th Academy Awards 2023 Oscars, the screenwriting categories continue to lack inclusivity. Daniel Kwan and Kazuo Ishiguro represented the only two writers of color nominated while Sarah Polley represented the only woman.
By: Women of Color Unite
Culture
Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment Returns To The Sundance Film Festival With Indie Directors And Creators Spotlight Event; Ruth E. Carter, Robi Reed, Ken Whittingham Among Others To Attend
Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment Returns To The Sundance Film Festival With Indie Directors And Creators Spotlight Event; Ruth E. Carter, Robi Reed, Ken Whittingham Among Others To Attend
Culture
World Premiere of Music Comedy ‘A Hip Hop Story’ to Open America’s Largest Black Film Festival
Star-Studded Red Carpet Gala Marks the Grand Opening of the 32nd Pan African Film & Arts Festival in Los Angeles
Culture
2024 Pan African Film & Arts Festival To Take Place in Los Angeles Feb. 6-19
Today, the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) announced its lineup for its upcoming in-person festival Feb. 6-19, 2024.
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PAFF Announces 2024 Launch of John Singleton Short Film Competition
The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) announces their call for submissions for their second season of their screenwriting competition, the John Singleton Short Film Competition.
Culture
Press Accreditation for PAFF 2024 Now Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: press@paff.orgTALENT SUBMISSIONS: talent@paff.org September 1, 2023 This year’s Festival will take place from February 7 – February 19, 2024 in-person in Los Angeles. The PAFF Press Office grants press accreditation to a limited number of media each year. We will offer credentials for in-person accreditation. Due to Read more…