Latest News
View All
ABFF Awards

BET Looks to Make Televised Film Awards Show With ABFF Annually

One black entrepreneur says he won’t be tuning into the Oscars. Instead, he’s helping to place the focus elsewhere.

cnn american black film festival

American Black Film Festival: New projects from film and TV veterans

One black entrepreneur says he won’t be tuning into the Oscars. Instead, he’s helping to place the focus elsewhere.

Jeff Friday photo

Our Diverse 100: Meet Jeff Friday, a champion of independent black film - LA Times

One black entrepreneur says he won’t be tuning into the Oscars. Instead, he’s helping to place the focus elsewhere.

Star-Studded Lineup of Entertainers Celebrate 20th Anniversary of the American Black Film Festival

FESTIVAL CLOSES WITH TOP HONORS TO “DESTINED” FOR BEST ACTOR & BEST DIRECTOR Miami, Florida (June 27, 2016) - The 20th annual American Black Film Festival ...
Official Selections

The 20th American Black Film Festival Will Screen a Wide and Diverse Selection of Narratives, Documentaries, Short Films and Webisodes in Miami, June 15-19

"CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE" WITH DWAYNE JOHNSON AND KEVIN HART TO PREMIERE AS OPENING NIGHT FILM AT THE ABFF -- OMARI HARDWICK SERVES AS ABFF JURY PRESIDENT-- New ...
MPAA

“Central Intelligence” Starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, to Screen as Opening Night Film at the 20th American Black Film Festival on June 15, 2016 in Miami

ABFF FIRST LOOK CONVERSATIONS CONFIRMED WITH NATE PARKER, AJA NAOMI KING AND GABRIELLE UNION FOR “THE BIRTH OF A NATION” AND GABRIELLE UNION, DAVID E. TALBERT ...
Inc.

The Founder of the American Black Film Festival Responds to Oscars Controversy

One black entrepreneur says he won’t be tuning into the Oscars. Instead, he’s helping to place the focus elsewhere.

TIME

Here’s Who the American Black Film Festival Will Honor Right Before the Oscars

Nominees include “Straight Outta Compton” and “Empire.”
2016 ABFF HONORS

ABFF HONORS Announces its “Television Show of the Year” and “Film of the Year” Nominees

Inaugural Awards Gala to honor Diahann Carroll, Will Packer and more for their excellence in entertainment on Sunday, February 21, in Los Angeles Los Angeles, ...
Will Packer

Television and Film Producer Will Packer to Receive “Distinguished ABFF Alumni Award” at the 2016 ABFF Honors

Annual Awards Gala to Salute Excellence in Motion Pictures and Television Sunday, February 21, in Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA – (December 21, 2015) - The ...
Diahann Carroll

Actress, Singer and Author Diahann Carroll to Receive “Hollywood Legacy Award” at the 2016 ABFF Honors

Annual Awards Gala to Salute Excellence in Motion Pictures and Television Sunday, February 21, in Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA – (December 14, 2015) - Contin...