International Film Festival geared towards African culture, ADIFF, set to resume in New York City.
The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) is set to return to New York City from November 28 to December 14, 2025, marking its 33rd year. This Harlem-based, minority-led non-profit international film festival will take place at Cinema Village, Symphony Space at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater, The Forum, and Teachers College.
The festival's mission remains the same: to present, interpret, and educate about films that explore the human experience of people of color worldwide. This year's programme promises a diverse lineup of films from across the African diaspora and around the globe, challenging stereotypes, celebrating resilience, and addressing urgent social issues in various countries, including America, United Kingdom, India, and the Caribbean.
ADIFF Co-Director, Dr. Reinaldo B. Spech, has stated that these films give audiences a taste of strong flavour. Highlights of the festival include "Brides" (United Kingdom, 2025), "Village Keeper" (Canada, 2024), "Sugar Island" (Dominican Republic, 2024), and "Rhythm of Dammam" (United States/India, 2024).
The festival will also feature a celebration of current Caribbean creativity and artistry, with films like Sugar Island and Village Keeper showcasing the spirit of the Caribbean on the global stage. Audiences will have the opportunity to engage with filmmakers and gain insight into the creative and cultural inspirations behind select films.
ADIFF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation, and tickets for the festival are affordably priced. General admission is $15, VIP and gala screenings with receptions range from $30-40, seniors (65+) and students with valid ID attend for $13. Tickets and festival passes are available at www.nyadiff.org.
The festival's mission is to inspire imaginations, disrupt stereotypes, and help transform attitudes that perpetuate injustice, expanding traditional views and perceptions of the Black experience. ADIFF offers special outreach initiatives, such as the Films in the Classroom Program, Senior Program, and ADIFF Mini Virtual Festival, to make films accessible to diverse audiences.
The 33rd New York African Diaspora International Film Festival is supported by Film at Lincoln Center and African Film Festival, Inc., with screenings at venues such as Cinema Village, Symphony Space at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater, The Forum, and Teachers College in New York City.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.nyadiff.org. The festival's website is www.nyadiff.org. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience powerful and thought-provoking films that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the human spirit.
