About the Festival
Now celebrating its 29th year, the American Black Film Festival remains the preeminent event of its kind, empowering Black artists and spotlighting a diverse array of entertainment content created by and for individuals of African descent. An event like no other, the festival brings together enthusiasts of Black culture alongside industry executives and content creators from across the globe for five days filled with screenings, engaging talk events, exclusive parties, and invaluable networking opportunities.
This year’s festival, will take place from June 11-15 in Miami Beach.
Submit Your Work
The ABFF is dedicated to showcasing global film and television content created by and about people of African descent. Now accepting submissions for narratives, documentaries, and series.
Early deadline: November 15
Final deadline: February 28
How to Fest
For an optimal festival experience, we highly recommend purchasing your ABFF pass in advance. Securing your festival pass not only ensures convenience but also offers the most cost-effective way to fully immerse yourself in the Festival. By purchasing early, you unlock significant savings; and earlier you buy the more you save!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to access the exciting screenings, events, and networking opportunities that ABFF has to offer.
Passes on sale now starting at $99. Pre Registration ends May 10.
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Our Legacy
The ABFF has earned global acclaim for its profound impact on the entertainment industry. Over nearly three decades, the festival has been a vital platform for Black artists, offering them pathways to success within Hollywood and beyond.
Through a range of talent showcases and pipeline programs, the festival has supported countless actors, writers, and directors, often when they were still relatively unknown, and introduced them to the broader industry. As a result, the festival has become a beacon of opportunity, empowering diverse voices and reshaping representation in film and television. Reflecting its significance, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C., has acquired photographs and other archival materials from the American Black Film Festival for its permanent collection.
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