Posts Tagged ‘Black cinema’
Pan African Film & Arts Festival 2026
For over 30 years, PAFF has been the international beacon for the African diaspora film and arts communities. As the critically acclaimed largest Black film and arts festival and Black History Month activation in the United States, PAFF brings together filmmakers, artists, and unique craftspeople from over 40 countries and six continents to Los Angeles annually, to showcase their pivotal work and talent. PAFF has become the quintessential global celebration of Pan-African cultures.
Read MoreA Landmark of Black Cinema, Restored for a New Age
Viewers had a never-before chance to watch a racially aware film by a filmmaker who is considered Britain’s first Black director.
Read MoreBlack Indiestream Film Festival
Black Indie Stream Film Festival and Award ceremony is a five day event that showcases and celebrates the best black independent narratives in motion pictures on all streaming platforms.
Read MoreAmerican Black Film Festival 2026
The 30th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) returns to Miami Beach from May 27–31, 2026, celebrating three decades of championing Black storytelling in film and television. This year’s milestone theme, “The Homecoming,” honors the festival’s legacy while welcoming a new generation of creators, performers, and industry leaders to one of the nation’s premier platforms for Black talent in media.
Read MoreAcademy Museum’s Show on Black Cinema Raises Questions About Who It’s For
An exhibit in LA’s Academy Museum promises to focus on early Black cinema, but one critic wonders whether it targets white audiences too much.
Read MoreSix Highlights From the Black Film Archive
Next week, the Black Film Archive — a living register of Black cinema — will officially turn six months old. We asked Maya Cade to select a favorite film from various decades of the archive, these are edited excerpts from the conversation.
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