7th Annual Non-Profit Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival

The Pembroke-Taparelli Arts & Film Festival (PTAFF) is proud to announce its 2024 edition, running from November 1 through November 3, 2024, at Art Share L.A., 801 E. 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Founded in 2016 by Michelle "Andrea Meshel" Smith, PTAFF is a nonprofit international event dedicated to empowering marginalized voices through art and film. This year's theme, "Embracing Liberation," reflects the festival’s commitment to showcasing powerful stories of resilience, freedom, and the human spirit from around the world. We are thrilled to announce that Gabriel Casseus, actor, writer, and filmmaker, will be the host of PTAFF 2024. A New York City native of Haitian descent, Gabriel has had a dynamic career in film and television, with standout performances in New Jersey Drive (for which he was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award), Get On The Bus, Black Hawk Down, and many more. He is also a co-writer of the action-thriller Takers. Gabriel’s passion for storytelling aligns perfectly with the festival’s mission, making him an exceptional host for this year’s celebration. • Opening Night Reception: November 1, 2024, from 6:30–7:45 p.m. • Southern California Premiere of Opening Night Film: Ernest Cole: Lost and Found – An award-winning documentary directed by Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro), exploring the life of Ernest Cole, the first Black freelance photographer in apartheid South Africa. Narrated by Lakeith Stanfield, this captivating film has garnered international praise, including the Golden Eye Award at the Cannes Film Festival. The festival offers a diverse lineup of film screenings, art exhibits, panel discussions, live performances, networking receptions, and talkbacks with artists. This is an opportunity to engage with the most compelling voices in art and film and to experience work that sparks conversations about justice, liberation, and social change. • Live event tickets: [hidden] • Virtual and live tickets: PTAFF on Entertainment Oxygen Special Thanks to Our Sponsors and Media Partners: Our festival is made possible with the support of L.A. Premier Concierge, Know 2 No Show, and our media sponsor Nelta Dhaiti, Penn State alumna and producer of the award-winning documentary Fast Dreams. We are also grateful to our marketing sponsors, volunteers, and community partners for helping make PTAFF 2024 a truly empowering experience. For More Information: To schedule interviews, learn about sponsorship opportunities, or to volunteer, please contact: • Nelta Dhaiti: [hidden], [hidden] • David Mims: [hidden], [hidden] • Andrea Smith: [hidden] Visit PTAFF.org for the complete festival schedule and ticket information. Join us this November and help us amplify voices of liberation through the power of art and film! More Info below.