UNAFF is an international documentary film festival celebrating its 29th year / 2026 theme is PASSION FOR CHANGE / Festival runs Oct 15-25, 2026

Palo Alto, CA
Joined August 2010
Today is @UN Day of 8 Billion! To celebrate this day and the global increased life expectancy that made it possible, we recommend the film, SHATTERING THE MYTH OF AGING (UNAFF2011) by @ConcentricFilms. To learn more & watch: bit.ly/unaffshattering & bit.ly/shatteringfilm
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Didn't make it to the festival? Keep an eye out for our special screenings here: bit.ly/unaffspecial & come out tonight for our free screening of @RepBarbaraLee: SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER (UNAFF2021). For more info, see the attached flyer and visit unaff.org
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Now that the festival has come to an end, we would like to thank everyone who made this year's festival so wonderful & supported all of our inspiring documentaries from around the world! We would also like to congratulate this year's Grand Jury Award winners: 🧵
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UNAFF Visionary Award: Dorothy Fadiman
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We're so glad to be able to bring attention to these essential films, & we thank you all again for your support, attendance, & enthusiasm! For more details about these films, special screenings/events, our history & much more: check out our website, unaff.org
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Check out our UNA Forum Presents UNAFF 2022 – a 30 min. interview show on Russia & Ukraine. Jasmina Bojic, our Founder/Festival Director interviews 4 filmmakers who have their docs in this year’s 25th UNAFF: youtu.be/14xQIkFCDKc
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We're very pleased to announce that, after a very successful screening at the 25th UNAFF, Sarah Terry's acclaimed documentary, A DECENT HOME, is now available now on demand on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, YouTube & more! For more about this film, visit unaff.org
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If you haven’t made it to this year's UNAFF, there are still 18 amazing films to see before our closing ceremony on Sunday! Join us this weekend at the @cityofpaloalto Mitchell Park Community Center for films that will change your worldview! Tickets: bit.ly/unaff25tickets
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Want to dive deeper into UNAFF 2022? Check out these interviews: Susan Kucera, dir. of THE 12TH HOUR, on @RudeKPFA, @kpfaradio: lnkd.in/gWTv-7A2 Cat Brewer, dir. of SIGN THE SHOW, on @CrosscurrentsFM, @KALW: lnkd.in/gJ_Rt4jV More info: UNAFF.org
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TONIGHT (10/26): Don’t miss our San Francisco program at the @roxietheater! Tickets: $20 for each session at roxie.com For information, visit UNAFF.org
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This week, come see films from around the globe & these (free!) panels: Mon: “Justice on Trial" Tues: "COVID - Past, Present, Future" Wed: "Youth Action for Climate Justice" Thurs: "The Transformational Power of Art in Mental Health" Tickets & more info: unaff.org
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We hope you’re enjoying the festival! If you haven’t joined us yet, there are still plenty of wonderful films to see from now until the 30th! Join us this weekend at UNAFF (@cityofpaloalto Mitchell Park Community Center) for 13 films & 5 panels! Tickets: bit.ly/unaff25tickets
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Tomorrow, 10/20: Join us for the Opening Night of the 25th UNAFF @ the Mitchell Park Community Center! Meet filmmakers, hear an opening statement from @cityofpaloalto mayor, Patrick Burt, & see 3 incredible films! Tickets: bit.ly/unaff25tickets Info: bit.ly/unaff25
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In 3 days, the 25th UNAFF will begin in @cityofpaloalto, @City_EPA, San Francisco & @Stanford with 60 docs & 6 panels promoting respect for human rights through documentary filmmaking! For info & tickets: bit.ly/unaff25brochure & bit.ly/unaff25tickets youtu.be/8Gh7gp3HDx4
Reminder: UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival) begins in ONE WEEK! For details about the films, panels, sponsors, UNAFF's history, and much more; please check out our digital brochure here: bit.ly/unaff25brochure Tickets available here: bit.ly/unaff25tickets
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