The 2026 American Black Film Festival Announces the HBO Short Film Award Showcase Finalists
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 23, 2026) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has officially unveiled the five finalists for the prestigious HBO Short Film Award Showcase, now in its 29th year, a cornerstone of the festival's landmark 30th Anniversary...
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American Black Film Festival Announces 30th Anniversary Programming Lineup, Regina King, Chloe Bailey, Coco Jones and Taye Diggs Among Participants; Spotlight Screenings Include “The Brittney Griner Story” and “Meeting the Moment” Starring Olympian Noah Lyles
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 16, 2026) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its 2026 programming lineup featuring conversations and panels with industry leading directors, producers, and talent, including Chloe Baily, Coco Jones, Taye Diggs, and Iyanla Vanzant,...
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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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Angela Bassett to Receive Excellence in the Arts Award at ABFF Honors
The American Black Film Festival Honors Will Celebrate The Actress, Director and Executive Producer For Her Distinguished Career Achievements And Acclaimed Body Of Work LOS ANGELES, CA (January 8, 2026) - The 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced...
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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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ABFF Honors to Celebrate Dwayne Johnson with the Entertainment Icon Award
The American Black Film Festival Honors Will Celebrate the Actor and Producer for His Groundbreaking Achievements Across Film, Television, And Live Entertainment LOS ANGELES, CA (November 18, 2025) - The 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today that...
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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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