Tier 3
New York, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Established in 1993 in Harlem, the African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) is a pioneering, minority-led not-for-profit organization with a commitment to presenting and interpreting the human experience of people of color through film. Our mission is to challenge stereotypes, inspire imaginations, and foster transformative discussions to combat social injustices. ADIFF serves as a cultural bridge, offering thought-provoking content that spans from documentaries to fiction, connecting audiences with the richness of the human experience of people from Africa and the African Diaspora from across the world. Our goal is to educate and empower audiences of all cultures, fostering a more informed and empathetic global community through the universal language of cinema.
The main submission deadline for African Diaspora Film Festival is around 1 June 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
No premiere requirement. African Diaspora Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
African Diaspora Film Festival takes place in New York, United States.
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