Pan African Film Festival (PAFF)

Los Angeles, USA · FilmFreeway

No premiere requirement Shorts & Features NarrativeDocumentaryAnimationDrama

Academy Award qualifying. Founded in 1992, the largest Black film festival in the US by attendance. Held during Black History Month. Screens 200+ films from the African diaspora worldwide. Co-founded by Danny Glover, Ja'Net DuBois, and Ayuko Babu. Combines film screenings with an art exhibition (ArtFEST) and community events.

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Deadlines & Fees

earlybird deadline · passed

Fri, August 1, 2025

Shorts 20 / Features 25 USD

regular deadline · passed

Wed, October 15, 2025

Shorts 27 / Features 45 USD

late deadline · passed

Mon, December 1, 2025

Shorts 36 / Features 65 USD

The Facts

Festival dates

Tue, February 10, 2026 – Sat, February 21, 2026

Notification

Expected by Thu, January 15, 2026

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