Students from East Harlem school at Exodus House, as well as students from various NYC colleges, attended a screening and discussion of Ellie Foumbi's No Traveler Returns, Shawn Antoine II's Showtime and and C.J. Obasi's Hello, Rain. Ellie Foumbi and Shawn Antoine II, who is a Harlem native, were in attendance for the event and followed the screening with a discussion about their work and journeys in filmmaking.

About our NYAFF Youth Matinee Program

NYC public high school and middle school students are invited for special screenings and discussions with filmmakers at the annual festival through a matinee program. Learn More