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art • i • vism
Social Justice + Art = Social Change
“Amplify Voices. Ignite Change. Redefine the World Through Art and Film.”
Our Mission
At the Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (PTAFF), we believe in the transformative power of storytelling to inspire change, amplify underrepresented voices, and build a more equitable world. By blending art with activism, we create a platform for visionary creators and changemakers to confront social injustices, spark dialogue, and empower future generations with tools, opportunities, and a shared commitment to shaping a brighter future.
Artivism by any medium Necessary
PTAFF 2025
 congratsCongratulations to all 2025 winners |  Since I been DownBest Documentary Feature |  Resist For Peace |  OrphanBest Domestic Short Film |
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 BenchesBest International Short Film |  Haiti A Nation of ArtistsHonorable Mention |  Spirit of PTAFF AwardThe Spirit of PTAFF Award Presented to Angela Pope In celebration of your outstanding contribution to the arts and social justice, and your unwavering dedication to creative liberation. You embody the essence of PTAFF where art meets activism, and stories become vehicles for change. |  1The Spirit of PTAFF Award Presented to Jacquil Constant In celebration of your outstanding contribution to the arts and social justice, and your unwavering dedication to creative liberation. You embody the essence of PTAFF where art meets activism, and stories become vehicles for change. |
 Nuse Dekka Spirit of Liberation AwardNuse Dekka Spirit of Liberation Award Presented to Damon Turner, Founder of Trap Heals In recognition of your revolutionary artistry and commitment to healing, empowerment, and community transformation. Through Trap Heals, you remind the world that creativity is medicine — that liberation lives in rhythm, resistance, and radical love. Your work embodies the spirit of freedom, compassion, and collective elevation. Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival Los Angeles, California | 2025 |  Sherri Rosenberg Catalyst for Change AwardSherri Rosenberg Catalyst for Change Award Presented to Akuyoe Graham & The Spirit Awakening Foundation In recognition of your unwavering commitment to empowering youth, amplifying voices, and transforming communities through art, activism, and spirit. Your work embodies the essence of change — inspiring liberation, compassion, and justice for all. Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival Los Angeles, California | 2025 |  4Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival Partner Recognition Presented to Artivist United In deep appreciation for your collaboration, creativity, and commitment to advancing the mission of the Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival. Your partnership has been vital in championing art as a force for social change — empowering voices, inspiring action, and uplifting communities through film, fashion, and storytelling. Together, we honor the spirit of collaboration that fuels liberation |
Championing Labor and Wage Equity Through
Art, Film & Fashion
2025 edition of PTAFF shines a spotlight on Labor and Wage Equity. This year, we are curating powerful narratives that explore the future of work, the fight for fair compensation, and the resilience of workers and creators globally. Through film, art, and dialogue, PTAFF 2025 will elevate stories that reveal both the obstacles and the possibilities that define today’s workforce honoring the dignity of labor and the unyielding spirit of those striving for justice, fairness, and opportunity.
Thank you everyone who joined us in person for PTAFF 2025
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Honoring Assata Shakur:
A Legacy of Resistance and Liberation
At the Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival, we honor Assata Shakur freedom fighter, writer, and revolutionary voice whose courage continues to inspire generations of activists and artivists around the world.
Through her words and her unwavering stand against systemic injustice, Assata reminds us that art and activism are inseparable forces in the fight for liberation. Her autobiography, Assata: An Autobiography, remains a seminal work of resistance literature illuminating the struggles of Black women, political prisoners, and movements for social and economic justice.
Her legacy challenges us to speak truth through art, create fearlessly, and reimagine freedom on our own terms.
“It is our duty to fight for our freedom.
It is our duty to win.” – Assata Shakur
PTAFF 2025
LABOR AND WAGE EQUITY
2025 edition of PTAFF shines a spotlight on Labor and Wage Equity. This year, we are curating powerful narratives that explore the future of work, the fight for fair compensation, and the resilience of workers and creators globally.
Through film, art, and dialogue, PTAFF 2025 will elevate stories that reveal both the obstacles and the possibilities that define today’s workforce — honoring the dignity of labor and the unyielding spirit of those striving for justice, fairness, and opportunity.
