Pan African Film Festival | 34th Annual

PAFF celebrates the rich tapestry of Black diaspora stories through film, art, and cultural expression. This year’s theme “PAFF SOUL” encapsulates PAFF’s vision to empower creators and audiences alike, by reflecting on our rhythm, identity, and purpose. The festival will showcase a powerful lineup of over 150+ dynamic films from 40+ countries (including special Spotlight Screenings), informative PAFF Institute panels/workshops, signature events including the highly anticipated SpokenWord Fest, LOL Comedy Show, Opening & Closing Night Galas, along with our signature FREE community programming for Students, Children and Seniors, and so much more.

Note: Short films are screened either grouped together or with a feature. All foreign language films are presented with English subtitles. Films are not rated. Parental discretion is advised for all films.

Plan your PAFF SOUL Experience

When is the Pan African Film & Arts Festival?

As the nation’s largest Black History Month event, the 34th annual Pan African Film Festival will be held February 7-22, 2026.

*Key Event Dates:

• ArtFEST will take place Feb. 7th – 16th

— Location : Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008

• Film Screenings will now take place Feb. 16th – 22nd

— Location: The Culver Theater, 9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

• Panels & Workshops will now take place Feb. 20th – 22nd

— Location: The Culver Theater, 9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232)

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Where is the Pan African Film Festival?

The 2026 Pan African Film Festival will take place at the following venues:

1) Main Screenings & Festival HQ – The Culver Theater – 9500 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

2) ArtFEST, Fashion Show, Book Signings – Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza – 650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008

3) Senior Connections Screenings & Student FEST Screenings – Cinemark Baldwin Hills Crenshaw XD – 4020 Marlton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008