15th Annual · May 28–31, 2026 · Harlem, NY

The People’s
Film Festival

“Who Are You?” — This year’s festival theme explores identity, self-acceptance, truth, and transformation through cinema and storytelling. 50+ films from around the world at AMC Magic Johnson Harlem Theater & Maysles Cinema.

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50+Films
4Days
2Venues
15thAnniversary

Special Honor: Award-winning comedian, actress & author Tiffany Haddish and her nonprofit She Ready Foundation will be honored during Foster Care Awareness Month. #TPFF2026

Festival Schedule

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5:00 PMThu May 28

Doors Open

AMC Magic Johnson Theater

Ceremony
6:00 PMThu May 28

Welcome

AMC Magic Johnson Theater

Ceremony
6:30 PMThu May 28

RAISE IT UP (Music Video) · THIS IS VOZA · THE SIGHT UNSEEN · Filmmaker Q&A

AMC Magic Johnson Theater · Opening Night Films

Screening
8:00 PMThu May 28

CAN WE KICK IT? · Filmmaker Q&A

AMC Magic Johnson Theater · World Premiere

Screening
Late NightThu May 28

After Party — Old School Jam

Aloft Hotel Harlem · Opening Night After Party

Party
11:00 AMFri May 29

Masterclass: Virtually Uncharted — Storytelling, AI & Workflow

Aloft Hotel Harlem · Emmy-nominated Will Roberts · Augmented Pictures

Masterclass
12:00 PMFri May 29

Masterclass: Digital Divide — Social Media

Aloft Hotel Harlem

Masterclass
1:00 PMFri May 29

Cannabis Licensing & Workforce Development Pt. 1

Aloft Hotel Harlem · Tiffany Stoker & Kayvon Reid

Workshop
5:00 PM – 10:00 PMFri May 29

15 Film Screenings

Maysles Cinema · Including World Premieres

Screening
Late NightFri May 29

Hit Da Block + Directors Cut After Party

Winnie Said · Harlem Taste & Sip

Party
10:00 AMSat May 30

Masterclass: Slay the Runway with Laywayyy

Aloft Hotel Harlem

Masterclass
11:00 AMSat May 30

Masterclass: Junk Socks

Aloft Hotel Harlem

Masterclass
12:00 PMSat May 30

Cannabis Licensing & Workforce Development Pt. 2

Aloft Hotel Harlem

Workshop
1:00 PM – 4:00 PMSat May 30

Official Lens, Lights & Legacy Brunch

Harlem Tavern · Official Festival Brunch

Networking
5:00 PM – 10:00 PMSat May 30

23 Film Screenings

Maysles Cinema · Largest block of the festival

Screening
Late NightSat May 30

Hit Da Block — Harlem Nights All White Party

Harlem Nights · Official Directors Cut After Party

Party
11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSun May 31

13 Film Screenings

Maysles Cinema · Closing day screenings

Screening
5:00 PM – 5:30 PMSun May 31

The People’s Awards

Maysles Cinema · Closing Ceremony

Ceremony

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Opening Night

$40
  • Thursday May 28
  • AMC Magic Johnson Theater
  • Red carpet & reception
  • Filmmaker Q&As

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General Admission

General Screening

$16
  • Any single day (May 29–31)
  • Maysles Cinema
  • All screenings that day
  • People’s Awards (Sun)

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Sponsors & Supporters

New Heritage FilmsMayor’s Office of Media & EntertainmentManhattan Neighborhood NetworkMetroPlus HealthUncle Nearest Premium WhiskeyMooshood CreationsSRK Recordings100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who CareVEP Productions