Documentary Festivals

Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF)

The largest Black film festival in the US. Oscar-qualifying for shorts. Centers Black, African, and Caribbean filmmakers and stories.

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Type: Festival
Category: Documentary Festivals
Region: West
Best for: The largest Black film festival in the US. Oscar-qualifying for shorts. Centers Black, African, and Caribbean filmmakers and stories.
Project stage: festival
Cost / award: ~$50
Next edition: 2027 festival Feb 15-21, 2027; check official site for submission deadlines