Black · Film festival · New York, New York
African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC)
2026 dates not announced yet · usually November
About African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC)
A Harlem-based nonprofit film festival showing features and documentaries about people of African descent from around the world. The New York edition screens at Columbia University venues and Cinema Village. The 2025 edition was the 33rd.
What to expect
Film festivals like this one screen features, documentaries and shorts by or about the community, often with filmmaker talks and panels after the screenings.
African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) has included film screenings, virtual festival and special events.
African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) was first held in 1993. It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2026 yet. In 2025 it was held November 28 to December 14, 2025.
- Film screenings
- Virtual festival
- Special events
Where it happens
African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) is held at Teachers College, Columbia University; Cinema Village; The Forum at Columbia University in New York, New York. It is one of 37 cultural festivals in New York on this calendar.
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Questions about African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC)
- When is African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) 2026?
- The organizer has not announced 2026 dates yet. In 2025 it was held November 28 to December 14, 2025.
- Where is African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) held?
- African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) takes place at Teachers College, Columbia University; Cinema Village; The Forum at Columbia University in New York, New York.
- Is African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) free?
- No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
- What happens at African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC)?
- Events have included: film screenings, virtual festival, special events.
- Who organizes African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC)?
- African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) is organized by African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF). Their official site is nyadiff.org.
- What other cultural festivals are near New York?
- The closest others on this calendar are Asian American International Film Festival in New York, NY (same city); Criminal Queerness Festival in New York, NY (same city); East Village Queer Film Festival (EVQ) in New York, NY (same city).
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