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.

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Black 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.

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American 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.

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Six 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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