{"id":4959,"date":"2015-09-18T13:07:16","date_gmt":"2015-09-18T17:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.abff.com\/?page_id=4959"},"modified":"2016-03-24T15:24:34","modified_gmt":"2016-03-24T19:24:34","slug":"past-press-releases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/archives\/past-press-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"Past Press Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Past Press Releases<\/h1>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"accordion pressarchive\">\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn active\" href=\"#\">2014<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content active\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/black-enterprise-ceo-film-life-ceo-join-forces-to-form-abff-ventures\/\">Black Enterprise CEO Earl \u201cButch\u201d Graves, Film Life Inc. CEO Jeff Friday Join Forces to Form ABFF Ventures (December 4,   2014)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/abff-announces-2015-dates-and-host-city\/\">ABFF Announces 2015 Dates &#038; Host City (November 19, 2014)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2013<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/17th-annual-american-black-film-festival-abff-culminates-with-the-announcement-of-the-2013-award-winners\/\">17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Culminates with the Announcement of the 2013 Award Winners (June 24, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/world-premiere-of-kevin-hart-let-me-explain-to-close-17th-annual-american-black-film-festival-as-part-of-festivals-overall-official-line-up\/\">World Premiere of <em>Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain<\/em> to Close 17th Annual American Black Film Festival as Part of Festival&#8217;s Overall Official Line-up (June 4, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-lifes-17th-annual-american-black-film-festival-announces-a-conversation-with-the-talented-and-dynamic-regina-king\/\">Film Life&#8217;s 17th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces &#8220;A Conversation With&#8221; The Talented And Dynamic Regina King (May 1, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-17th-annual-american-black-film-festival-abff-announces-finalists-in-the-comedy-wings-competition\/\">The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces Finalists in The Comedy Wings Competition (April 22, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/gmc-tv-seeks-screenwriters-for-the-third-annual-gmc-faith-and-family-screenplay-competition-at-the-abff\/\">GMC TV Seeks Screenwriters for the Third Annual GMC Faith and Family Screenplay Competition at the American Black Film Festival (March 25, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/concert-flick-kevin-hart-let-me-explain-will-make-its-national-premiere-at-the-17th-annual-abff-as-the-closing-night-film\/\">Concert Flick &#8216;Kevin Hart: LET ME EXPLAIN&#8217; Will Make its National Premiere at the 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) as the Closing Night Film (March 8, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-17th-annual-abff-partners-with-amc-theatres-to-feature-distribution-deal-for-narrative-feature-winner\/\">The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Partners With Amc Theatres<sup>&#174;<\/sup> To Feature Distribution Deal For Narrative Feature Winner (March 4, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-17th-annual-abff-raring-to-discover-the-next-best-web-series\/\">The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Raring To Discover The Next Best Web Series (February 21, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-life-inc-launches-abff-movie-review-a-new-weekly-movie-critique-of-hollywood-releases\/\">Film Life Inc. Launches &#8220;ABFF Movie Review,&#8221; A New Weekly Movie Critique Of Hollywood Releases (February 6, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/macys-salutes-gordon-parks-an-american-master-in-celebration-of-black-history-month\/\">Macy&#8217;s Salutes Gordon Parks, An American Master, In Celebration Of Black History Month (February 4, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-17th-annual-abff-launches-the-comedy-wings-competition-and-seeks-to-discover-the-next-great-comedian\/\" >The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Launches The Comedy Wings Competition and Seeks to Discover the Next Great Comedian (January 10, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2012<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-17th-annual-abff-is-now-accepting-entries-for-the-star-project-acting-competition\/\" >The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is Now Accepting Entries for the &#8216;Star Project&#8217; Acting Competition (December 20, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-abff-announces-2013-dates-and-ambassador-omari-hardwick\/\" >The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces 2013 Dates and Ambassador Omari Hardwick (November 16, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-qanda-show-a-brand-new-edgy-sketch-comedy-webisode-series-debuts-on-filmlifetv\/\" >&#8220;The Q&#38;A Show,&#8221; a Brand New Edgy Sketch Comedy Webisode Series Debuts on www.filmlifetv.com (July 5, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-16th-annual-abff-wrapped-up-a-package-of-provacative-films-concluding-with-the-winners-circle\/\" >The 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Wrapped Up a Package of Provacative Films Concluding with &#8220;The Winners Circle,&#8221; a Presentation of Awards and Accolades to Rising Talent and Filmmakers (June 29, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/aspire-presents-abff-independent-networks-first-series-to-present-the-best-in-new-independent-african-american-filmmaking-each-week\/\" >ASPiRE Presents &#8220;ABFF INDEPENDENT&#8221;, Network&#8217;s First Series to Present the Best in New Independent African-American Filmmaking Each Week (June 25, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/fox-searchlight-pictures-and-cinereach-beasts-of-the-southern-wild-continues-its-magical-journey-opening-film-lifes-16th-annual-abff\/\" >Fox Searchlight Pictures &#38; Cinereach &#8220;BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD&#8221; continues its magical journey opening Film Life&#8217;s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) (June 4, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-16th-annual-abff-to-host-a-special-evening-in-celebration-of-the-hit-film-think-like-a-man\/\" >The 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) to Host a Special Evening in Celebration of the Hit Film &#8220;Think Like a Man&#8221; (May 31, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-life-inc-launches-first-ever-webisode-challenge-to-showcase-promising-online-content-at-the-16th-annual-abff\/\" >Film Life, Inc. Lauches First-ever Webisode Challenge to Showcase Promising Online Content at the 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (May 24, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/gmc-tv-announces-finalists-in-2012-gmc-faith-and-family-screenplay-competition\/\" >GMC TV Announces Finalists in 2012 GMC Faith and Family Screenplay Competition (May 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/kimberly-elise-isaiah-washington-common-s-epatha-merkerson-are-among-the-stellar-list-of-grand-jury-nods-from-film-lifes-16th-annual-abff\/\" >Kimberly Elise, Isaiah Washington, Common &#38; S. Epatha Merkerson are among the stellar list of Grand Jury nods from Film Life&#8217;s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (May 15, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-contradictions-of-fair-hope-and-the-desean-jackson-story-are-among-film-lifes-16th-abff-documentary-competition-selections\/\" >S. Epatha Merkerson&#8217;s &#8216;THE CONTRADICTIONS OF FAIR HOPE&#8217; and The Desean Jackson Story &#8216;THINK NFL, LOVE DAD&#8217; are among Film Life&#8217;s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival documentary competition selections (May 15, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-lifes-16th-annual-american-black-film-festival-announces-the-hbo-short-film-award-competition-selections\/\" >Film Life&#8217;s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces the HBO<sup>&#174;<\/sup> Short Film Award Competition Selections (May 11, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-lifes-16th-annual-american-black-film-festival-announces-the-2012-star-project-grand-prize-winners-sherial-mckinney-and-robert-hunter\/\" >Film Life&#8217;s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces the 2012 Star Project Grand Prize Winners &#8211; Sherial Mckinney and Robert Hunter (May 4, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2011<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-life-inc-s-15th-annual-american-black-film-festival-announces-the-2011-star-project-winners-and-finalists-with-first-time-sponsorship-by-nbcuniversal\/\" >Film Life, Inc.&#8217;s 15th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces the 2011 Star Project Winners and Finalists with First-time Sponsorship by NBCUniversal (July 17, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-lifes-15th-abff-sponsor-lineup-enhanced-festivalgoer-experience-supported-independent-filmmakers-artists-and-black-cinema\/\" >Film Life&#8217;s 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Sponsor Lineup Enhanced Festivalgoer Experience, Supported Independent Filmmakers, Artists and Black Cinema (July 14, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-15th-annual-american-black-film-festival-abff-concludes-a-stellar-landmark-year-with-its-star-studded-culminating-event-recognizing-aspiring-talent-and-filmmakers-while-paying-tribute-to-icons\/\" >The 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Concludes a Stellar Landmark Year with its Star-studded Culminating Event Recognizing Aspiring Talent and Filmmakers While Paying Tribute to Icons (July 11, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-15th-annual-american-black-film-festival-abff-announces-its-master-class-lineup-with-acclaimed-industry-experts-michael-elliot-bill-duke-and-robert-townsend\/\" >The 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces its &#8220;Master Class&#8221; Lineup with Acclaimed Industry Experts Michael Elliot, Bill Duke and Robert Townsend (May 27, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/emmy-award-winning-producer-and-director-keenen-ivory-wayans-to-be-honored-at-the-15th-annual-abff\/\" >Emmy Award-winning Producer &#38; Director Keenen Ivory Wayans to be Honored at the 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) (May 19, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-abff-founder-jeff-friday-has-announced-the-return-of-the-pro-hollywood-initiative-to-the-15th-annual-festival\/\" >The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Founder, Jeff Friday, Has Announced the Return of the Pro-hollywood Initiative (PHI) to the 15th Annual Festival (May 10, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/15th-annual-american-black-film-festival-kicks-off-3rd-annual-star-project\/\" >15th Annual American Black Film Festival Kicks Off 3rd Annual Star Project (March 7, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-lifes-american-black-film-festival-celebrates-15-years-announces-dates-and-call-for-entries\/\" >Film Life&#8217;s American Black Film Festival Celebrates 15 Years, Announces Dates and Call For Entries (February 2, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2010<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-14th-abff-wrapped-up-a-star-studded-week-of-events-with-abff-honors-an-award-show-recognizing-aspiring-talent-and-filmmakers\/\" >The 14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Wrapped Up a Star-Studded Week of Events with ABFF Honors, an Award Show Recognizing Aspiring Talent and Filmmakers (June 28,2010)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-14th-abff-announces-its-festival-line-up\/\" >The 14th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces its Festival Line-up and Screening of Takers, As Opening Night Selection &#8211; Stomp the Yard: Homecoming to Debut as the Centerpiece Film &#8211; Festival Competition Awards Totaling $50,000  (June 10, 2010)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-city-of-miamis-cra-to-participate-as-host-sponsors-of-the-14th-annual-abff-as-part-of-their-film-industry-outreach-june-23-june-27-2010\/\">The City of Miami&#8217;s Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) to Participate as Host Sponsors of the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival as Part of their Film Industry Outreach &#8212; June 23-June 27, 2010 (June 2010)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/oscar-nominated-producer-director-lee-daniels-to-be-honored-at-the-14th-annual-american-black-film-festival\/\">Oscar Nominated Producer &#8211; Director Lee Daniels To Be Honored at the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival.  (May 20, 2010)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-lifes-14th-annual-abff-to-kick-off-a-groundbreaking-workshop-for-professional-athletes\/\">Film Life&#8217;s 14th Annual American Film Festival (ABFF) to Kick Off a Groundbreaking Workshop for Professional Athletes (April 28, 2010)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/idris-elba-named-ambassador-of-the-14th-annual-american-black-film-festival-festival-to-be-held-june-23-26-in-miami-fl\/\">Idris Elba Named Ambassador of the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival.  Festival to be held June 23-26 in Miami, FL (March 23, 1010)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2009<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/robert-townsends-the-ultimate-pitch-master-class-tour-kicked-off-in-new-york-city\/\">Robert Townsend&#8217;s &#8220;The Ultimate Pitch Master Class&#8221; Tour Kicked Off in New York City (December 2, 2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-lifes-american-black-film-festival-announces-2010-dates-and-call-for-entries\/\">Film Life&#8217;s American Black Film Festival Announces 2010 Dates and Call for Entries (November 24, 2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-13th-annual-american-black-film-festival-culminates-with-awards-presentation-a-private-community-reception-and-screening-of-pastor-brown\/\">The 13th Annual American Black Film Festival Culminates with Awards Presentation, a Private Community Reception and Screening of <em>Pastor Brown<\/em> (June 30,2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-13th-annual-american-black-film-festival-culminates-with-its-awards-presentation-and-screening-of-black-dynamite\/\">The 13th Annual American Black Film Festival Culminates with its Awards Presentation and Screening of &#8220;Black Dynamite&#8221; (June 29,2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/2009-american-black-film-festival-announces-film-sections-deadlines-and-awards\/\">2009 American Black Film Festival Announces Film Sections, Deadlines and Awards (March 20,2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-life-launches-the-star-project\/\">Film Life Launches The <em>Star Project<\/em>  (March 5, 2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/american-black-film-festival-returns-to-the-beach\/\">American Black Film Festival Returns to the Beach (March 2, 2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2008<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/abff-culminates-with-the-awards-presentation-and-world-premiere-of-hbos-the-blacklist-at-the-wga-theater-in-los-angeles\/\">American Black Film Festival culminates with the Awards Presentation and world premiere of HBO&#8217;s The Blacklist on Sunday, August 10, at the WGA Theater in Los Angeles. (August 11, 2008)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/tickets-and-passes-for-12th-annual-american-black-film-festival-on-sale-now-festival-opens-august-7-in-los-angeles\/\">Tickets and Passes for 12th Annual American Black Film Festival On Sale Now! &#8211; Festival opens August 7 in Los Angeles  (July 11, 2008)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/anthony-mackie-is-named-2008-american-black-film-festival-ambassador-festival-to-open-in-los-angeles-august-7-10-2008\/\">Anthony Mackie is named 2008 American Black Film Festival Ambassador &#8211; Festival to open in Los Angeles August 7-10, 2008 (May 25, 2008)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/award-winning-family-film-gettin-grown-to-be-released-on-the-american-black-film-festival-dvd-series-label\/\">Award-Winning Family Film GETTIN&#8217; GROWN To Be Released On The American Black Film Festival DVD Series Label (April 16, 2008)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/2008-american-black-film-festival-announces-dates-and-calls-for-submissions\/\">2008 American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls For Submissions (April 1, 2008)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2007<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/2007-american-black-film-festival-announces-festival-award-winners\/\">2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Festival Award Winners (October 28, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/tickets-and-passes-for-11th-annual-american-black-film-festival-on-sale-now\/\">Tickets and Passes for 11th Annual American Black Film Festival On Sale Now! (September 25, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/2007-american-black-film-festival-announces-sponsors\/\">2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Sponsors (September 25, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/anthony-anderson-is-named-ambassador-of-the-2007-american-black-film-festival\/\">Anthony Anderson is Named Ambassador of the 2007 Americal Black Film Festival (August 27, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/2007-american-black-film-festival-announces-film-sections-competitions-and-awards\/\">2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Film Sections, Competitions &#38; Awards (July 26, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/home-box-office-opens-10th-annual-hbo-short-film-award-call-for-entry\/\">Home Box Office Opens 10th Annual HBO Short Film Award Call For Entry (May 17, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/2007-american-black-film-festival-announces-dates-and-calls-for-submissions\/\">2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls for Submissions (April 19, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2006<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-10th-anniversary-of-the-film-life-and-hbo-american-black-film-festival-wraps-with-abff-independent-film-award-ceremony\/\">The 10th Anniversary of the Film Life and HBO American Black Film Festival Wraps with ABFF Independent Film Award Ceremony (July 24,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-life-and-hbos-american-black-film-festival-announces-2006-official-film-selections\/\">Film Life and HBO&#8217;s American Black Film Festival Announces 2006 Official Film Selections (July 10,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/award-winning-actor-cuba-gooding-jr-to-headline-the-2006-american-black-film-festival\/\">Award-Winning Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. To Headline the 2006 American Black Film Festival (June 27,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/american-black-film-festival-announces-2006-jury-members\/\">American Black Film Festival Announces 2006 Jury Members (June 16,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/hbo-short-film-award-finalists-selected-to-compete-at-film-life-hbo-american-black-film-festival\/\">HBO Short Film Award Finalists Selected to Compete at Film Life &#38; HBO American Black Film Festival (June 5,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/axe-black-filmmakers-series-finalists-films-to-premiere-at-american-black-film-festival\/\">AXE Black Filmmaker&#8217;s Series Finalists&#8217; Films to Premiere at American Black Film Festival (May 31,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-life-and-hbo-american-black-film-festival-garners-major-sponsorship-support-in-10th-year\/\">Film Life &#38; HBO American Black Film Festival Garners Major Sponsorship Support in 10th Year (May 9,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/2006-film-life-and-hbo-american-black-film-festival-announces-film-sections-and-competitions\/\">2006 Film Life &#38; HBO American Black Film Festival Announces Film Sections and Competitions (March 21,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/american-black-film-festival-announces-dates-and-calls-for-submissions\/\">American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls for Submissions (February 7,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2005<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-film-life-and-hbo-american-black-film-festival-culminates-in-hollywood-style-with-the-independent-film-awards\/\">The Film Life and HBO American Black Film Festival Culminates in Hollywood Style with the Independent Film Awards (July 19, 2005)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/melvin-van-peebles-trailblazer-award-to-be-presented-at-9th-annual-american-black-film-festival\/\">Melvin Van Peebles Trailblazer Award To Be Presented At 9th Annual American Black Film Festival (March 22,2005)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2004<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-life-announces-2005-dates-for-ninth-annual-american-black-film-festival\/\">Film Life Announces 2005 Dates For Ninth Annual American Black Film Festival (December 10, 2004)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-lifes-8th-annual-american-black-film-festival-to-feature-a-diverse-slate-of-independent-films-including-14-world-premieres\/\">Film Life&#8217;s 8th Annual American Black Film Festival To Feature A Diverse Slate Of Independent Films Including 14 World Premieres (July 7, 2004)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/american-black-film-festival-celebrates-eight-years-of-corporate-support-and-success\/\">American Black Film Festival Celebrates Eight Years Of Corporate Support And Success (June 15, 2004) <\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-life-movie-awards-announces-2004-nominees\/\">Film Life Movie Awards Announces 2004 Nominees (May 17, 2004)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-life-movie-awards-announce-2004-honorees\/\">Film Life Movie Awards Announce 2004 Honorees (March 21, 2004)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/film-life-announces-2004-dates-for-eighth-annual-american-black-film-festival\/\">Film Life Announces 2004 Dates for Eighth Annual American Black Film Festival (February 4, 2004)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2003<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/american-black-film-festival-concludes-in-south-beach-with-gala-film-life-movie-awards-show\/\">American Black Film Festival Concludes in South Beach with Gala Film Life Movie Awards Show (June 27, 2003)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/the-american-black-film-festival-announces-2003-honorees-russell-simmons-and-gabrielle-union\/\">The American Black Film Festival Announces 2003 Honorees Russell Simmons and Gabrielle Union (May 30, 2003)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/seventh-annual-american-black-film-festival-to-be-held-in-south-beach-florida-june-18-22-2003\/\">Seventh Annual American Black Film Festival to be held in South Beach, Florida June 18-22, 2003 (March 25, 2003)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2016\/6th-annual-hbo-short-film-award-open-to-aspiring-black-filmmakers\/\">6th Annual HBO Short Film Award Open to Aspiring 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