American Black Film Festival

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...

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...

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...

LOS ANGELES, (April 30, 2024) - The 28th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the Retrospective: Celebrating the Legacy of Denzel Washington program which will take place on Saturday, June 15. This distinguished program is the first of...

LOS ANGELES, (April 29, 2024) - Today, NICE CROWD's American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and Walmart's Black & Unlimited announced their continued collaboration to highlight the role of Black men within their families and communities through the second annual Black...