Pan African Film Festival

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences designated PAFF as an official qualifying film festival for live-action and animation short films. It is PAFF’s goal to present and showcase the broad spectrum of Black creative works, particularly those that reinforce positive images and help destroy negative stereotypes. We believe film and art can lead to better understanding and foster communication between peoples of diverse cultures, races, and lifestyles, while at the same time serve as a vehicle to initiate dialogue on the important issues of our times.