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Spotlight Screenings Include Projects from Jermaine Dupri and Tyler Perry Studios, Because They’re Funny (BTF) @ ABFF Comedy Show Returns with Host D.C. Young Fly - LOS ANGELES, CA (May 22, 2025) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today...

André Holland, Michael Jai White, Method Man, Mike Epps, Yvonne Orji and Lala Anthony to Premiere Films The 29th Annual ABFF will Open with the HBO Short Film Award Showcase, which has Previously Featured Early Films from Ryan Coogler, Reinaldo...

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 22, 2025) - The 29th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today a special presentation of short films titled "South African Stories" that highlights the artistry and perspectives of emerging South African filmmakers as part...

Acclaimed Director George Tillman, Jr. Returns to ABFF as Mentor LOS ANGELES, CA (April 2, 2025) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), presented by NICE CROWD, and Walmart are proud to announce the winners of the third annual Black...

Live Performances, Master Classes Panels, and the Breakout Comedian of the Year Competition—Now Accepting Submissions—Set for Oct. 10–12, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC (March 4, 2025) - NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC, announces the return of the Because They're Funny...

Photos from the 7th American Black Film Festival Honors (ABFF Honors) at the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills; Keke Palmer, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Aaron Pierre, Giancarlo Esposito, Marla Gibbs, Anthony Mackie, Regina King, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Ava DuVernay, Aloe Blacc, Teyana Taylor...

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 30, 2025) - The 29th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today that Nia Long and Larenz Tate, stars of the 1997 iconic romantic drama Love Jones will serve as Ambassadors to the festival. As...

MARLA GIBBS TO RECEIVE HOLLYWOOD LEGACY AWARD; AARON PIERRE TO RECEIVE THE RISING STAR AWARD Previously Announced Honorees Include Legendary Performers Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Giancarlo Esposito and Keke Palmer; Actress and Comedian Zainab Johnson will host the event on February 17...