Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

Philadelphia Asian American Film & Filmmakers (PAAFF) was founded in 2008 by a passionate group of Asian Americans who felt a need for a festival space that was focused on supporting the growing Asian filmmaking community. The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) is the showcase event of this non-profit organization and is dedicated to supporting and highlighting the experiences of Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora through creative community-focused programs. PAAFF is currently the third-largest film festival of its kind in the United States. In addition to its film programs, the volunteer-run organization also presents supporting programming such as live performances, chef demonstrations, panels and lectures, and educational workshops during the festival and throughout the year.

Grants Awarded to Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

$200,000 - Awarded December 2021

Focus areas

Representation in Media

Description

A two-year operating support grant that will boost the growth and transition of PAAFF from a mostly volunteer-led organization into a financially stable non-profit business that compensates multiple key positions needed to develop to focus on increasing revenue and to strengthen the organization's infrastructure.

$100,000 - Awarded December 2020