American Black Film Festival Presents ABFF GLOBAL LONDON, September 16-18, 2022, Programmed in association with SOUL

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ABFF Global is the American Black Film Festival’s (ABFF) international screening and discussion series. Originally launched in 2019 in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, the series promotes the universal appeal of Black content and encourages collaboration between artists throughout the African diaspora, with the objective of expanding distribution opportunities for Black content on an international scale.

The 2022 event, held in London, September 16-18, took place at the British Film Institute (BFI). The weekend event, programmed in association with the 5th annual S.O.U.L. FEST– a UK-based film festival serving Black audiences, featured screenings, panel discussions and networking events. Future installments of ABFF Global are being planned in other major cultural hubs, including Madrid, Paris, Abu Dhabi and Cape Town. Events for 2023 to come.

2022 Programming Lineup
On The Come Up - Opening Night Film - Courtesy of Paramount+ - SEPTEMBER 16 - British Film Institute
Because Hollywoodn't - A Conversation with ABFF Founders Jeff and Nicole Friday - September 17 - British Film Institute
S.O.U.L. Fest Shorts & Awards - September 17 - British Film Institute
2022 ABFF Official Selection: The Threesome - September 17 - British Film Institute
The Silent Twins - Followed by Q&A with actors Tamara Lawrence and Letitia Wright - Courtesy of Focus Features - September 17 - British Film Institute
Little Darlings - Followed by Q&A with actors Janae Vito, Diaana Babnicova and writers Nathan Bryon and Jonny Leigh-Wright - SEPTEMBER 18 - The Garden Cinema
BBC Comedy Masterclass - SEPTEMBER 18 - The Garden Cinema
Jungle - Courtesy of Prime Video - SEPTEMBER 18 - The Garden Cinema
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