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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 2026
 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 |
Congratulations to our 2025 Winners
The Price of Freedom: Art, Resistance & the Fight for Truth
Art, Film & Dance
Celebrating 10 Years of Art as Activism The Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival (PTAFF) is a social impact arts festival dedicated to storytelling that challenges systems, centers marginalized voices, and reimagines justice through film, visual art, performance, and dialogue. As we mark our 10-year anniversary, PTAFF 2026 asks a bold and urgent question: What does freedom truly cost and who pays the price? Films. Panels. Performances. Community. Action.
THE 2026 FOCUS
Mental Health. Labor. Liberation.
In a world shaped by burnout, exploitation, grief, and resistance, PTAFF 2026 centers stories that explore:
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Mental health and emotional survival
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Labor, wage equity, and worker dignity
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Freedom, truth-telling, and collective liberation
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The psychological cost of oppression and the power of healing
Through screenings, panels, dance, and live programming, we create space for truth, accountability, and restoration.
Now Join Us
November 6th - 8th
For
A Multi-Day Cultural Experience
PTAFF 2026 will feature:
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Narrative, documentary, and short and feature film screenings
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Panels with artists, activists, labor leaders, and mental health professionals
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Dance and performance as resistance
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Art exhibitions rooted in social commentary
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Community conversations focused on healing and action
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Youth programming and emerging artist showcases
2025 Award Recipients & Panelists
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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.
