Pan African Film & Arts Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is the nation's largest and longest-running global Black film and arts festival, established in 1992 by Danny Glover, Ja'Net DuBois, and Ayuko Babu to promote Black stories and cultural understanding. It showcases over 200 high-quality films from the U.S., Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora, including features, documentaries, shorts, and animation, while serving as a major Black History Month activation in the United States. PAFF is an Oscar-qualifying festival for Best Short Narrative, Best Short Documentary, and Best Animated Short, cementing its significance as a leading platform for discovery and global Black storytelling.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+43 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- Physical screenings at 6820 LaTijera Blvd. Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90045 United States
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- Limited or unverifiable history
Festival Details
Venue
6820 LaTijera Blvd. Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90045 United States
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
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