ThePeople'sFilm Festival

“This event is amazing, enjoyable and inclusive. For the people by the people.”

Andrew “AJ” Jackson

FIlmmaker | Artist

“What a great time I had at this very unique film festival. Great independent films were seen and was able to make some great connections that may lead to a film collaboration. The staff and security were very welcoming, and the event was well put together. Grateful that our film SPRAY CAN STORIES was honored with an award. Will definitely submit to this festival again when I have something worthy of submitting. Thanks to all.”

Emmitt Thrower

Filmmaker

“This was our first festival and I was pleased by the enthusiasm and kindness of the staff and all the filmmakers. We had a good time!”

HERShot! Productions

Filmmaker

“As my first in person film festival the energy was great very engaging, definitely will return”

Jamal Smart

Filmmaker

“I was so pleased with the pairing of my upbeat short BRONX MAGIC with the thorough, thoughtful documentary REIMAGINING SAFETY. It was a treat to arrive at the tiny but prestigious Maysles Documentary Center and be welcomed by Veronica, one of the founders of the People's Film Festival. And great that there was a downstairs location where a Q&A could happen aft while the rest of the programming continued upstairs. My kind of festival - and sorry not to have had time to attend other screenings. Next year!”

Marta Renzi

Filmmaker

“It was an honor to win BEST MUSIC VIDEO with Free on Bail. Our movie was made in Brazil and it means a lot to see our voice being awarded in New York City. Thank you for celebrating our art and culture, it was a big pleasure to attend and sing on the festival. Long live to The People’s Film Festival!”

Spartukus Santiago

Filmmaker | Artist - Brazil

“This is my first film festival ever participating in. The people were great and very helpful. I would recommend this festival to any and everyone. It was well worth the submission fee. We had two showings packed to capacity and we won Best Documentary Short. Kudos to People’s Film Festival.”

Tosha Mills

Filmmaker- Iran

“This community doesn't just celebrate film — it builds the infrastructure for storytelling to thrive.”

David Osei

Documentary Director

“The reception from staff and audience was wonderful and engaging. The team graciously welcomed us and the event ran extremely well. Thank you for presenting “Justice” to Harlem.”

Marck Angel

FIlmmaker | Artist

“Prime Story changed my career. I went from writing alone in my apartment to producing my first feature.”

Luna Reyes

Screenwriter & Producer

“THIS FEST WAS SECOND 2 NONE I’M FROM CHICAGO BUT THE GREAT FOLX WHO PUT THIS EVENT TOGETHER MADE ME FEEL AT HOME - THEY DID’T MISS ON NO LEVEL - WAS AN HONOR TO BE APART.”

Marxelle Becton

FIlmmaker | Artist

“Every frame I shoot for this community carries a piece of Harlem with it. The Festival gave my work a home.”

Marcus Johnson

Cinematographer & Editor

“The People's Film Festival is by far one of my top favorites! I have been doing festival circuits with various films for 7 years. TPFF has an amazing caliber of films and filmmakers, the people working for the festival know the films and who the filmmakers are, their communication is great, their dedication to their community is inspiring, and I truly hope to be involved in some way with them for a very long time. Big thanks to everyone for including "Reimagining Safety" and for our award!”

Matthew Solomon

Filmmaker

“This was my first time submitting and participating with The Peoples film festival. They are so warm and welcoming. They are great with communicating and keeping film makers informed. I had a wonderful time screening my film short and experiencing other film makers creative work, I am looking forward to next years festivals.”

Sharna Jenkins

Filmmaker

“Top notch Film Festival, no fluff no nonsense. If you have a story to tell and you are seeking a festival open to content in all forms and fashions don't hesitate to submit. Films by the people for the People.”

James Gillard

Filmmaker | Harlem Ambassador

“People Film Festival was a great experience. Mrs. Keitt and her amazing staff were phenomenal and it was a great experience. They are truly a festival that create spaces for the PEOPLE and for US to tell OUR story and for that I am forever grateful. Wonderful Wonderful Festival!”

Earl Wallace

FIlmmaker | Educator

“Hello We in Iran did not have access to the international internet for ninety days due to the war. However, on the same day the internet was reopened, I saw your email and realized that my film was also screened at your festival this Friday, May 28th, and I was very happy. I hope that wars will give way to art and poetry and that my film will also have a good start to success. -Hamed Bahrami”