Film Festival
22nd African Diaspora International Film Festival – Chicago
June 13-15, 2025
Ticketing
General
$13 /Single Ticket
$10 /Students, Seniors, & FACETS Members
$65 /All-Access Festival Pass
Special Event
$25 /Opening Night Double Bill
$15 /Haitian Program + Reception
$20 /Closing Night Program
Series Programmer
Celebrating their 22nd edition, the African Diaspora International Film Festival continues its vital mission to amplify diverse voices spotlighting the human experience of people of color all over the world and share powerful stories of resistance, identity, and resilience from across the globe with Chicago audiences.
The acclaimed African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) returns to its Chicago home at FACETS Film Forum for its 22nd annual edition, running from June 13 to 15, 2025. Presented in collaboration with FACETS, ADIFF Chicago continues its vital mission to amplify diverse voices spotlighting the human experience of people of color all over the world and share powerful stories of resistance, identity, and resilience from across the globe with Chicago audiences.
This year’s curated selection features 12 impactful films from 12 countries, showcasing award-winning cinema and thought-provoking new works from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The festival offers Chicagoans a unique window into the human experience of people of color all over the world through themed programs focusing on discovery, women-centered narratives, reframed histories, and family stories.
ABOUT ADIFF
Founded in 1993 and based in Harlem, the African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) is a minority-led nonprofit that brings global Black experiences to the forefront through transformative cinema. Tickets can be purchased from ADIFF here.
Festival Films
Select individual screenings below to learn more and buy tickets.
