The Sacramento Pan African Film Festival also known as Sac-Panafest is a truly Pan-African Film festival designed through a collaboration between Black Filmmakers in the Diaspora and African Filmmakers to showcase the best of African and black cinema across the globe in Sacramento, the host city.
Hosted by The Africa House, Sacramento, in collaboration with the Center for African Peace & Conflict Resolution at California State University, Sacramento and Naija Films, the festival promises to offer films screenings, with networking opportunities with film makers from around the world.
There will be engaging Panels discussions on film and conflict resolution / social Justice and golden opportunities to see and taste the best of Sac-City hospitality and ambience, with great fun filled parties, hosted by the festival.
The 2nd edition of the festival, was a resounding success.
From over 40 entries, 9 films in different categories were nominated, from which the following emerged WINNERS -
1. BEST FEATURE FILM - " KIPKEMBOI", by Charles Uwagbai.
2. BEST SHORT FILM - "CADENCE (A Love story)" by Mamadou Sewa Bah, Lauren Wells-Mann
3. BEST DOCUMENTARY - " THE POISON GARDEN" by Evellyn Santos, Chris Mancini
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Shannon Shird
February 2024 -
May 2023
