2024 Press Release

Hosted by Zainab Johnson, ABFF Honors Celebrates Legendary Performers Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Giancarlo Esposito and Keke Palmer LOS ANGELES, CA (December 11, 2024) - The 7th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the honorees of its annual awards ceremony...

HOLLYWOOD, CA, (October 27, 2024) - "Art Melanated" founders Sol and Jennia Aponte, in partnership with "Nice Crowd" and ABFF founders Jeff and Nicole Friday, presented their inaugural "Black Art Empowerment Summit" at the luxurious London Hotel in Hollywood. This...

LOS ANGELES, CA, (September 30, 2024) - Visionary curators and owners of "Art Melanated", Sol and Jennia Aponte, in collaboration with "NICE CROWD" founders Jeff and Nicole Friday, are set to debut their inaugural *Art Empowerment Summit 2024*. Taking place...

WASHINGTON, DC, (August 15, 2024) - NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC, is excited to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated "Breakout Comedian of the Year" competition, part of the second annual Because They're Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival...

From September 27-29, The Festival Will Spotlight BIPOC Comedic Talent and Celebrate DC as a Comedy Hub WASHINGTON, DC, (July 9, 2024) - NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC, is thrilled to announce Leslie Jones and Deon Cole as...

Miami Beach, FL, (June 15, 2024) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced winners of the 2024 Best of the ABFF Awards, the premiere award ceremony honoring storytelling from the next generation of Black filmmakers. Hosted by three-time...

LOS ANGELES, (June 10, 2024) - The 28th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced that acclaimed artists Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris will join festival creative director Issa Rae for "Creator Conversations." The live event will be held...

The ABFF Community Day Program Features Coke Daniels’ The Waterboyz and Amazon MGM Studios’ Power of The Dream LOS ANGELES, (May 30, 2024) - The 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will conclude its five-day event with their annual Community...

The ABFF Comedy Show Returns, Hosted by Abbott Elementary's Janelle James LOS ANGELES, (May 22, 2024) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its 2024 Talks Series lineup, featuring conversations and panels with industry leading directors, producers, and...

28th ABFF, June 12-16 in Miami, Will Open with HBO Short Film Award Showcase, which has Previously Featured Early Films from Ryan Coogler, Reinaldo Marcus Green & More Ben Crump, Morris Chestnut, Nicco Annan, Affion Crockett, Loretta Devine, Frankie Faison...