American Black Film Festival

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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ABFF 2025 Speaker Lineup Announced: Gabrielle Union, Jermaine Dupri, Ashanti, And More
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...
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The 2025 American Black Film Festival Announces Official Narrative and Documentary Features Lineup
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...
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The 2025 American Black Film Festival Announces “South African Stories” – A Short Film Showcase
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...
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Nice Crowd’s American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces the Winners of the Third Annual Director’s Competition Through the Black & Unlimited Fatherhood Project
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...
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2025 ABFF Ambassadors - Nia Long and Larenz Tate
The 2025 American Black Film Festival Announces Nia Long and Larenz Tate as Ambassadors
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...
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2024 American Black Film Festival Announces This Year’s Best of ABFF Winners
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...
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2024 American Black Film Festival Announces Ava Duvernay & Kenya Barris to Join Festival Creative Director Issa Rae for Exclusive Onstage “Creator Conversations”
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...
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2024 American Black Film Festival and The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Announce This Year’s Community Day Program
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...
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American Black Film Festival, June 12-16, 2024 in Miami Beach, Announces the 2024 Talk Series Featuring Daniel Ezra, Meagan Good, Cory Hardrict, Lance Gross, and More!
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...
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