ArtMattan Productions presents the 13th Annual African Diaspora Film Festival 2005. More than 80 films from around the globe have been selected to be screened over a 17-day period in several New York City theaters. Opening on Friday, November 25 at the Anthology Film Archives (2nd Avenue & 2nd Street in Manhattan), closing on Sunday, December 11 at Teachers College, Columbia University, the African Diaspora Film Festival will feature films from over 30 countries, many enjoying their U.S. premiere. Guest filmmakers, actors, and media insiders will be in attendance.

Themes of this year festival include Music In The Diaspora, African-American Independent Filmmakers, and Children in the African Diaspora. The Festival opens with the Music Theme and the work of independent African-American Filmmakers. Filmmaker, novelist and music writer Nelson George will host the Opening Night event on Friday, November 25th with the presentation of his new film “Smart Black People.” Contact Barfield Public Relations at (212) 736-0404/ Fax (212) 465-0544 or E-mail PB736@aol.com.

Website: http://www.nyadff.org