The People’s Film Festival
Events & Programs
From the flagship People’s Film Festival to masterclasses, summits, mixers, and community showcases — explore everything happening!
★ Flagship Event · 16th Annual
The People’s Film Festival 2027
June 3–5, 2027 · Harlem, NY · Theme: “Our Culture” · AMC Magic Johnson & Maysles Cinema
TPFF Opening Night
The 15th Annual People's Film Festival kicks off with World Premieres at AMC Magic Johnson Harlem Theater. Red carpet, reception and filmmaker Q&As.
TPFF Masterclasses & Screenings — Day 2
Masterclasses on AI & Storytelling, Digital Divide Social Media, and Cannabis Licensing at Aloft Hotel. 15 film screenings at Maysles Cinema.
Lens, Lights & Legacy Brunch + 23 Screenings — Day 3
The official festival brunch at Harlem Tavern (1–4pm), followed by the largest single day of screenings at Maysles Cinema with 23 films.
The People’s Awards & Closing Screenings — Day 4
The final day of TPFF 2026 features 13 closing films at Maysles Cinema, culminating in the People's Awards Ceremony at 5:00 PM.
People’s Media Music Showcase
Celebrating the intersection of music and visual media. Live performances, music video screenings, and conversations with artists and filmmakers.
Filmmaker Mixer — Harlem
A quarterly networking event for filmmakers, artists, producers, and creators in the People's Collective community. Share your work and make connections.
Prime Story Academy — Fall Cohort Kickoff
Begin your storytelling journey with the Prime Story Academy's fall cohort. Workshops on screenwriting, documentary filmmaking and more.
AI Media Summit — Storytelling in the Digital Age
The People's Media Music & Arts Foundation presents an in-depth summit exploring how AI is reshaping narrative, production, and distribution.