UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival)
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
UNAFF is a nonprofit organization focused on presenting documentary cinema centered on human rights and related global issues. It is based in Palo Alto, California, and runs the festival across multiple venues in the region, including Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Stanford University. It was founded in 1998 by Jasmina Bojic to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ 50th anniversary, establishing a long-standing mission of human rights advocacy through film. With a modest staff, UNAFF has a history of screening documentaries that have gained international recognition, including eight Oscar-winning titles and thirty-nine Oscar-nominated ones. The 2026 edition, its 29th year, runs October 15-25 and features screenings in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Stanford University, with a theme that emphasizes the energy, foresight, and courage required to respond to contemporary challenges.