American Black Film Festival

ABFF SPORTS - A New Initiative Showcasing the Power of Sports Storytelling
American Black Film Festival Unveils ABFF Sports, Expanding Its 2026 Programming to Celebrate the Power of Sports in Media & Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 6, 2026) - The 30th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today that the festival is expanding its programming with ABFF SPORTS, a new initiative spotlighting the growing influence of sports content across film, television,...
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American Black Film Festival Announces Los Angeles Pop Up Programming Featuring Award-Winning Independent Films, Celebrity Conversations, and Curated Panels with Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Tika Sumpter, Ben Watkins, and More
ABFF's First-Ever National Pop Up Tour Culminates in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA (November 17, 2025) - NICE CROWD, the company behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), today announced the programming slate for the final stop of the first...
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Regina King to Serve as Festival Ambassador for the 30th Anniversary of the American Black Film Festival
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 4, 2025) - The 30th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today that Oscar®, Golden Globe®, and Emmy® Award-winning actress, director, and producer Regina King will serve as the festival's Ambassador. A defining voice in...
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American Black Film Festival Announces Dallas Pop Up Programming Featuring Award-Winning Independent Films, Celebrity Conversations, and Curated Panels
ABFF's First-Ever National Pop Up Tour Continues in Dallas LOS ANGELES, CA (October 30, 2025) - NICE CROWD, the company behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), today announced the programming slate for the upcoming ABFF Pop Up Tour in...
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American Black Film Festival Announces Atlanta Pop Up Programming Featuring Award-Winning Independent Films, Celebrity Conversations, and Curated Panels with Terri J. Vaughn, Isaac Keys, Kris Lofton, Adrienne Walker, And More
ABFF's First-Ever National Pop Up Tour Continues in Atlanta LOS ANGELES, CA (October 6, 2025) - NICE CROWD, the company behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), today announced the programming slate for the upcoming ABFF Pop Up Tour in...
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American Black Film Festival Announces NYC Pop Up Programming Featuring Award-Winning Independent Films, Celebrity Conversations, and Curated Panels with Naturi Naughton, Malcolm D. Lee, and More
New York City Stop Kicks Off ABFF's First-Ever National Pop Up Tour LOS ANGELES, CA (September 22, 2025) - NICE CROWD, the company behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), today announced the programming slate for the upcoming ABFF Pop...
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30th Anniversary of The American Black Film Festival Announces 2026 Dates and Call for Submissions
The 30th Iteration will be Themed "The Homecoming" and will Reunite Esteemed Alumni on Programming LOS ANGELES, CA (September 19, 2025) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), the premier annual event dedicated to empowering emerging talent and showcasing film...
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NICE CROWD Presents - AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL - ABFF POP UP 2025 - Coming to a Theater Near You - Founding Sponsor Ally
American Black Film Festival Expands to New York City, Atlanta, Dallas & Los Angeles Ahead of the Legendary Festival’s 30th Anniversary
ABFF POP-UP TOUR IGNITES THIS OCTOBER IN NEW YORK CITY, ATLANTA, DALLAS & LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA (August 13, 2025) - NICE CROWD, the company behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), today announced the launch of the ABFF...
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2025 American Black Film Festival Announces This Year’s Best of ABFF Winners
MIAMI BEACH, FL (June 14, 2025) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced winners of the 2025 Best of the ABFF Awards, the premiere award ceremony honoring storytelling from the next generation of Black filmmakers. Hosted by three-time...
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American Black Film Festival Partners with The Art In Black Foundation to Introduce The South African Collective
L to R: Siyabonga Mlambi - ICEBO LIZAKUZAKHA, Steve Maphoso - MIGRATION, Thabiso Dakamela - RED BALLET DRESS ON, Naledi Modupi - SOFTLY STRONG Exhibition to Debut June 12–14 During ABFF in Miami Beach MIAMI BEACH, FL (June 10, 2025)...
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