Now in its fifth season, the festival runs from Thursday, August 7, through Saturday, August 23. The 2025 HAF lineup includes film screenings, an artist showcase, theatrical productions, and more. HAF is designed to promote and showcase the works of underrepresented artists from the performing arts and other disciplines. HAF is made possible with funds from the Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Since inception, PPADC has taken great pride in presenting wide ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity. The PPADC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is on a mission to support new and accomplished artists in developing new works and to offer cultural events to communities in Paterson, NJ.

PPADC is a proud member of The Paterson Alliance and an Affiliate Member of the New Jersey Theater Alliance, the country’s first statewide professional theater service organization, representing a consortium of 40 performing arts and theater companies.

To learn more about PPADC and other HAF events visit www.ppadc.org.