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Oscar Nominated Producer – Director Lee Daniels To Be Honored at the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival.
Festival to be held June 23-26 in Miami, FL
NEW YORK, NY (May 20, 2010) - Film Life, Inc., Jeff Friday, is pleased to announce Oscar nominated Producer-Director Lee Daniels as honoree at the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF). In celebration of his success and in recognition of his great talent, Daniels will be honored with the Career Achievement Award at the festival's culminating event, ABFF Honors, taking place on Saturday, June 26th, at the New World Symphony Lincoln Theater in Miami, FL. The tribute to Lee Daniels will be presented as the highlight of ABFF's annual awards ceremony where the festival's independent film awards are ...
Film Life’s 14th Annual American Film Festival (ABFF) to Kick Off a Groundbreaking Workshop for Professional Athletes
NEW YORK, NY (April 28, 2010) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will launch the Pro-Hollywood Initiative (PHI), a pilot program created to encourage professional athletes to explore careers in the motion picture industry. The program's main objectives are to stimulate athletes' interest in the movie business, connecting them with talented filmmakers, educating them about the workings of the industry and promoting their involvement in the production of quality independent films. The inaugural program will be held during the 14th annual American Black Film Festival June 23-26, 2010 in Miami, FL.
The PHI centers on master classes covering a ...
Idris Elba Named Ambassador of the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival. Festival to be held June 23-26 in Miami, FL
Festival to be held June 23-26 in Miami, FL
NEW YORK, March 23, 2010 - Film Life, Inc. names Actor Idris Elba Ambassador of the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), to be held in Miami, Florida, June 23-26, 2010. Known for his commanding and charismatic feature film performances, Elba has taken the entertainment Mecca by storm as one of the most highly sought after talents working alongside Hollywood's esteemed A-List.
The ABFF is the premier international marketplace for films that showcase the best new work by and about people of African descent. The role of the ABFF Ambassador is to broaden public awareness of the festival as well ...
Robert Townsend’s “The Ultimate Pitch Master Class” Tour Kicked Off in New York City
NEW YORK, NY (December 2, 2009) - More than 200 aspiring writers, directors and producers from as far away as Seattle, took part in acclaimed producer/director Robert Townsend's "The Ultimate Pitch Master Class" lecture series in New York recently. The three-hour session designed to teach aspiring filmmakers how to pitch their ideas to networks and studios, also awarded two lucky participants with a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with Townsend and develop a project to pitch to a Hollywood studio.
"I was truly inspired as I heard pitches from a new wave of writers, directors and filmmakers. Our three hour session turned into six hours, with ...
Film Life’s American Black Film Festival Announces 2010 Dates and Call for Entries
HBO® Continues as Founding and Premier Sponsor Festival to Spotlight Black Women in Hollywood.
NEW YORK, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ - Film Life, Inc., announces the 14th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) to be held in Miami, Florida, June 23-26, 2010. The ABFF is an industry retreat and competitive marketplace that facilitates distribution opportunities for independent Black films. Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO), returns for the thirteenth year in support of the festival's mission.
The 2010 ABFF will feature accomplished women in film and television. Female industry leaders will be thoroughly integrated into all aspects of the festival progra...
