Founded in 2016 to provide independent artists committed to social justice with a place through which to share their work with our global community. The festival seeks to give a platform to artists who use their voices in film, theatre, spoken word, painting, sculpture, and photography to bring to light such issues as, poverty, gender inequality, homelessness, hunger, physical and psychological abuse, racism, sex trafficking, war, mass incarceration, and grief, among others.

The festival is at the intersection of art and social justice, giving emerging and established independent artists a place to create, thrive and bring to market work that lets their voices be heard around the world. Through PTAFF, artists are allowed to take risks and tell their stories as they work to change the world.

Injustice in many forms is a reality affecting our global community. As artists, we have a responsibility to stand up against injustice. Many artists take action to turn these injustices around through their work. We seek to support and aide these artist as they help to transform, save, and change the lives of those who suffer, creating a sense of hope to fuel our struggle.