‘Outlaw Posse’ Rides Onto the Red Carpet: Mario Van Peebles’ Latest Film Premieres at Pan African Film & Arts Festival
The highly anticipated red carpet world premiere of Mario Van Peebles’ latest cinematic masterpiece, “Outlaw Posse”, took center stage at the prestigious Pan African Film & Arts Festival Sun., Feb. 18. Held at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills & XD theaters in Los Angeles, California, the event drew a diverse and enthusiastic audience eager to witness the next chapter in Van Peebles’ illustrious filmmaking career and the sequel to his hit film “Posse.”
Bill Duke to Receive Ja’Net DuBois Lifetime Achievement Award from PAFF
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is thrilled to announce that actor/director Bill Duke will accept The Ja’Net DuBois Lifetime Achievement Award during its Centerpiece on Thu., Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. PAFF’s Centerpiece will feature the red carpet world premiere of the Ethiopian war film “For the Love of the Motherland.” Tickets are on sale at paff.org.
Pan African Film & Arts Festival Illuminates Black Cinema with Spotlight Screenings
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is proud to announce its highly anticipated Spotlight Screenings lineup for 2024. As a premiere celebration of African and African diaspora cinema, PAFF, taking place in Los Angeles February 6-19, in Los Angeles, continues to shine a light on extraordinary talents and remarkable storytelling.
Pan African Film + Arts Festival and IKEA Presents the 3rd Installment of "All Artists Have a Seat at The Table"
The non-profit organization, Pan African Film + Arts Festival (PAFF) is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with the global brand IKEA.
World Premiere of Music Comedy ‘A Hip Hop Story’ to Open America’s Largest Black Film Festival
Star-Studded Red Carpet Gala Marks the Grand Opening of the 32nd Pan African Film & Arts Festival in Los Angeles
2024 Pan African Film & Arts Festival To Take Place in Los Angeles Feb. 6-19
LOS ANGELES — Today, the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) announced its lineup for its upcoming in-person festival Feb. 6-19, 2024.
PAFF Announces 2024 Launch of John Singleton Short Film Competition
The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) announces their call for submissions for their second season of their screenwriting competition, the John Singleton Short Film Competition.
Press Accreditation for PAFF 2024 Now Open
This year’s Festival will take place from February 7 – February 19, 2024 in-person in Los Angeles.
The PAFF Press Office grants press accreditation to a limited number of media each year.
Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment Returns To The Sundance Film Festival With Indie Directors And Creators Spotlight Event; Ruth E. Carter, Robi Reed, Ken Whittingham Among Others To Attend
The Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment, Power “EN-ME” Grant Awards $46K In Funds to WOC Filmmakers During the Holidays
Award winning producer/director, Ericka Nicole Malone supports female filmmakers of color with $46K in grant funding to supplement production costs.
Women of Color Unite Postpones Mentorship Program in Solidarity with WGA Strike
A week into the Writers Guild of America (WGA) writer’s strike affecting various sectors throughout the entertainment industry, non-profit organization Women of Color Unite (WOCU) has decided to postpone their mentorship program.
College Bound Seniors Receive Scholarship Funds and Internship Opportunities from Las Vegas Based Businesswoman Ericka Nicole Malone
LAS VEGAS, NV – Las Vegas businesswoman, Ericka Nicole Malone, met with 11 college bound freshman to deliver the exciting news that they were chosen to be the first recipients of the Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment Scholarships. The scholarship was created to positively affect the lives of college bound minority students living in Los Angeles, CA or Las Vegas, NV by providing financial support to future collegiates with a one-time payment of $1000.00 to assist with books, living expenses, lab fees, or tuition, and offering direct access to Ericka as a mentor and potential internship opportunities. Click to read more...
Major Organizations Release Annual Transparency Statements for Screenwriting Bias Initiative
As seen in the 95th Academy Awards 2023 Oscars, the screenwriting categories continue to lack inclusivity. Daniel Kwan and Kazuo Ishiguro represented the only two writers of color nominated while Sarah Polley represented the only woman.
By: Women of Color Unite
10 FILMS WE LOVE FROM THE PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
Co-founded by iconic actor Danny Glover, late Good Times star Ja’Net DuBois and longtime executive director Ayuko Babu, the Pan African Film Festival, featuring film, visual art and creative expression from across the diaspora, has been an Los Angeles institution for over 30 years and counting. As always, the festival, with its 2023 themed “PAFF Reimagined,” which started February 9, 2023 and wraps February 20, 2023, boasts another spectacular film lineup. Click to read more
ERICKA NICOLE MALONE, WRITER, AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF REMEMBER ME: THE MAHALIA JACKSON STORY WINS NAACP IMAGE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING BREAKTRHOUGH CREATIVE (MOTION PICTURE)
LOS ANGELES, CA – Ericka Nicole Malone, writer, and executive producer of Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story won the 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) during the third night of the virtual NAACP Image Awards ceremonies. Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story has been nominated for two additional awards including, Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Ledisi (as Mahalia Jackson) and Outstanding Independent Motion Picture. Click to read more
The 31st Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) will be held at the Baldwin Hills Cinemark, in the historical Crenshaw District of Los Angeles, Ca, February 9 – 20, 2023. The theme for next year’s festival is “PAFF Reimagined.” It will celebrate the glamour and grandeur of the early years of PAFF, while ushering in a new generation of Black creatives.
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Media Advisory: Centerpiece – John Singleton Short Film Competition – Click to read more
Ledisi, Snowfall, Tabitha Brown, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Tina Knowles Lawson & More Kick Off First Week of PAFF – Click to read more
PAFF Announces the World Premiere of “Remember Me” The Mahalia Jackson Story As Opening Night Selection – Click to read more
CONTINUING WITH ‘BEST OF PAFF’ CELEBRATION, PAN AFRICAN FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE THE STORIES AND VOICES OF BLACK WOMEN IN FILM WITH SPECIAL VIRTUAL FILM SERIES MAR 10-23 – Click to read more
KINGDOM DAY PARADE POSTPONED BY CORE-CA & THE KINGDOM DAY PARADE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE – Click to read more
IN CELEBRATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY,
THE 37th ANNUAL KINDOM DAY PARADE IS BACK ON THE BLOCK IN 2022 WITH
CONGRESSWOMAN KAREN BASS AS THE GRAND MARSHAL – Click to read more
The Los Angeles Chargers Have Partnered with A Step to Freedom to Warm the Streets of Los Angeles – Click to read more
A STEP TO FREEDOM ADDRESSES PERIOD POVERTY – Click to read more
Destiny Rydas Signs with Lydia Harris Entertainment – Click to read more
A Step to Freedom, Joins the Girl in Charge Public Relations Client Roster – Click to read more
Gospel Music Industry Veteran, Faith Anderson Inks Distribution Deal with IndieBlu Music Digital – Click to read more
#BLAIRISMS and Tell Me A Story Productions Presents, #BLAXELLENCE: A #SAVAGE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR – Click to read more
Lydia Harris, The Silent Co-Founder of Death Row Records, Partners with Judge Greg Mathis to Create Content for Film and Television – Click to read more
GOSPEL RECORDING ARTIST, KEYONDRA LOCKETTS’ HIT SINGLE, “TROUBLE WON’T LAST” CLIMBS THE CHARTS – Click to read more
10 Time Grammy Winning Group Take 6 is Offering A Music Scholarship 11/2020 – Click to read more
A Movement to Empower a Lifestyle of Mindfulness and Action Against Racism – Click to read more
The 48th Annual National Black Nurses Association Conference is Going Virtual in 2020 – Click to read more
Culture Change: One Company’s Journey – Click to read more
BeardedEagle Consulting & Training Firm, Partners with the Scrum Alliance to Offer Training Scholarships to African Americans Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic – Click to read more
Women of Color Unite Forges an Important Partnership with The Bitch Pack – Click to read more
Kenya Kirkland Continues, A Step to Freedom’s 30 Year Legacy of Housing the Homeless – Click to read more
Mothers Will Gather on the Steps of LAPD Headquarters for the, “Take Me Not My Son” Sit-in Protest #takemenotmyson – Click to read more
Nicki Micheaux Options the Life Story of Former Secret Service Agent, to the Obama’s, Holli Draines – Click to read more
Women of Color Unite (WOCU) Tackled “The Colorism Issue in Hollywood,” During a Panel Discussion at Soho House, West Hollywood – Click to read more
Women of Color Unite (WOCU) Partners with Jameela Jamil and I Weigh to Advocate Against Size, Race, and Gender Discrimination – Click to read more
Girl in Charge Public Relations Welcomes Moniece Slaughter to the Client Roster – Click to read more
