The AAFCA Podcast

About The AAFCA Podcast

The AAFCA Podcast highlights the cinematic experience through conversations with leading talent, creatives, and filmmakers, as well as leaders from the various communities, the entertainment industry, and prominent thought leaders. Hosted by Ed Adams, the podcast is produced by the African American Film Critics Association.

Publisher

AAFCA

Category

arts · arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Oct 2017

Latest episode

16 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

1 of 45 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   16 Apr 2025

   SPOTLIGHT ON FILM FESTIVALS: Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Cameron Bailey

   In this episode, we welcome Cameron Bailey, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), for an insightful conversation on one of the world’s most influential film festivals. Bailey shares how TIFF continues to shape the global film industry, champion diverse voices, and create a space for groundbreaking storytelling. Tune in as we discuss the festival’s impact, the evolving landscape of cinema, and what’s next for TIFF! 🎧 Listen now on all platforms.

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   9 Apr 2025

   SPOTLIGHT ON FILM FESTIVALS: American Black Film Festival (ABFF), Nicole Friday

   In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Friday, President of Nice Crowd and a driving force behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). She shares insights into ABFF’s mission to amplify Black storytelling, support emerging talent, and create spaces where diverse voices thrive. Nicole dives into the festival’s impact on the film industry, its evolution over the years, and what makes ABFF a premier destination for filmmakers and fans alike. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the pow...

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   2 Apr 2025

   SPOTLIGHT ON FILM FESTIVALS: Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Claudia Puig

   In this episode, we sit down with Claudia Puig, Program Director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, to explore the festival’s role in celebrating global cinema and elevating diverse storytelling. Claudia shares insights on curating impactful films, fostering emerging talent, and how Santa Barbara has become a key destination for filmmakers and cinephiles alike. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the evolving film landscape and the power of storytelling on the big screen! 🎧...

Inside a recent episode

TriStar Exec. VP Jennifer Turner

Published 24 Mar 2023 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Television and filmmaking is about people. We are commenting on the human condition. And if we only tell certain types of stories, we're only commenting on a small percentage of the human condition and of the population. It's also there are a couple other thoughts about this one. If you only have one show about black people or Asian people or Indian people, that becomes the show. This is representative of entire people, which is of course ridiculous, right? So we need to have multiple shows again to reflect the society that we live in. You know, we're now in the second golden age or whatever of television. […]

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

621,390

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

18

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

68

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