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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...

The star-studded event, hosted by KevOnStage, returns February 16 to spotlight trailblazers shaping Black storytelling LOS ANGELES, CA (October 28, 2025) - The 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the honorees of its annual awards ceremony recognizing...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Opening night screening of Thriller 40 Acres starring Danielle Deadwyler Screening of critically acclaimed documentary Shoot the People Exclusive screening of Trouble Man starring Michael Jai White Miranda Wayland, CEO Creative Diversity Network honoured with The 2025 Impact award Masterclasses...

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...

The star-studded comedy showcase returns to DC from October 10–12, with performances by Tisha Campbell, and more. WASHINGTON, DC (June 11, 2025) - NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC, is proud to announce Jay Pharoah and Sommore as the...

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)...