The 2026 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Unveils 30th Anniversary Slate
Jamie Foxx, Courtney B. Vance, Jesse Williams, Coco Jones, Marsai Martin, Loretta Devine to Premiere Films LOS ANGELES, CA (April 8, 2026) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of competitive film section features that will...
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Malcolm D. Lee’s Strung, Starring Chloe Bailey and Lynn Whitfield, Set as Opening Night Premiere for the American Black Film Festival’s Milestone 30th Annual Edition
LOS ANGELES, CA (March 25, 2026) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced that its 30th annual edition will open with the thriller Strung, directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The film stars Chloe Bailey as a talented violinist...
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Submissions Now Open: ABFF Launches 9:16 Microdrama Project to Elevate Creators in the Booming Vertical Storytelling Space
New Initiative Identifies, Elevates, And Amplifies Mobile-First Episodic Series By Creators Of Color LOS ANGELES, CA (January 22, 2026) - The 30th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today that the festival is expanding its programming with the launch...
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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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