Talent Discovery Programs

This festival is dedicated to providing platforms for talent in front of, and behind the camera. The ABFF partners with prestigious media companies and corporate brands to offer encouragement and career support. Annual talent competitions include:

• The ABFF Star Project, sponsored by NBCUniversal
• TV One Screenplay Competition
• TV Hosting Workshop, sponsored by NBCUniversal - NOW OPEN
• McDonald's Video Competition - NOW OPEN
• ABFF Comedy Wings Competition, sponsored by HBO

The 2016 competition information will be announced between November, 2015 and January, 2016.