2017 Schedule

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

ELISE NEAL'S BODY BOOTCAMP

ABFF Alum and Logan star Elise Neal brings her Body Bootcamp to Miami and ABFF. Come join Elise for an exciting fitness working out tailored for all levels, Q&A session, and nutrition tips to keep your mind, body and spirit in balance. Every ticket buyer will be entered into a raffle to win an exclusive gift from PUMA valued at $275.

*ABFF Sanctioned Event: requires separate ticket

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Venue: Loews Hotel - Exhale Spa

10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

CADILLAC INTERACTIVE STUDIO

Step into the Cadillac interactive experience and be the star of your own movie poster.

Venue: Loews Hotel, 2nd Floor

11:00 am - 8:00 pm

REGISTRATION WELCOME CENTER

Festival Pass pick-up, information & ticket sales

Venue: Loews Hotel, Americana 2

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WELCOME TO MIAMI MIXER

courtesy of Peter Lik Miami

A networking mixer for festival passholders

*ABFF Sanctioned Event - RSVP: [email protected]

Festival Pass Required for Admission

Venue: Lik Galleries

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6:00 PM

SHUTTLE BUS PICK-UP TO OPENING NIGHT FILM

Sobe & Deco passholders only

Venue: Loews Hotel Driveway

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8:00 PM

OPENING NIGHT REMARKS

presented by Hilton

Venue: Olympia Theater

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8:30 PM

OPENING NIGHT FILM: GIRLS TRIP

presented by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), courtesy of Universal Pictures

Directed by Malcolm D. Lee

Venue: Olympia Theater

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10:30 PM - 3:00 AM

OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION

presented by Comcast Spotlight

Venue: River Yacht Club

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7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

REGISTRATION WELCOME CENTER

Festival Pass pick-up, information & ticket sales

Venue: Loews Hotel, Americana 2

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

MASTER CLASS IN ACTING

presented by Prudential

Actor Tasha Smith, leads students through multi-level instructional training focused on the craft and career of an actor, designed to help students unlock their artistic potential and inspire personal growth

Venue: The Gallery @ the Betsy ("Conservatory" Entrance)

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

CADILLAC INTERACTIVE STUDIO

Step into the Cadillac interactive experience and be the star of your own movie poster.

Venue: Loews Hotel, 2nd Floor

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

INDUSTRY EXPO

A daily expo where ABFF partners share information about their companies' initiatives and available opportunities.

• TV One
• Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film & Entertainment

Venue: Loews Hotel, Rotunda

SP S D

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

FILM SCREENINGS: Features, Shorts, Docs & Web Series Screenings

Venue: Colony Theatre, MB Cinematheque & Loews Hotel

SP S D

11:00 AM

BET SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: TALES

Followed by Q & A with Irv Gotti

Venue: Colony Theatre

SP S D

11:00 AM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: STEP

courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures

Followed by Q & A with the film's stars

Venue: MB Cinematheque

SP S D

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

POWER LOUNGE

hosted by Cadillac

Daily refreshments and celebrity discussion at 3:00 pm

(Deco passholders only)

Venue: TBA

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11:30 AM - 7:00 PM

THE CADILLAC SHOWROOM

Get a first-hand look at Cadillac’s latest luxury performance vehicles – including the CT6, XT5 and CTS-V

Venue: New World Center

12 NOON - 1:30 PM

ABFF FIRST LOOK PANEL: "GIRLS TRIP - THE ANATOMY OF A SCENE"

presented by the MPAA in association with Universal Pictures

A discussion about the making of Girls Trip with star Regina Hall, producer Will Packer and director Malcolm D. Lee

Venue: New World Center, Performance Hall

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12 NOON - 4:30 PM

AMERICAN AIRLINES PASSHOLDER LOUNGE

Network with fellow attendees, and meet the official 2017 ABFF feature filmmakers at 2:00 pm

Venue: New World Center, Sun Trust Pavillion

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1:30 PM

SPOTLIGHT ON CLASSIC CINEMA

presented by the National Museum of African American History & Culture

A presentation of two films by award-wining filmmaker Madeline Madeline Anderson, the first African American woman to executive produce a nationally aired television series.

Venue: MB Cinematheque

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1:30 PM

TECH TALK: TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT

presented by Aspire TV

Careers In Entertainment Center

Aspire TV will ignite discussion in the sphere of Media Technology and its impact on the entertainment industry. Join the conversation with Aspire TV’s ABFF Independent host, David Banner, and the Director of Tech and Innovation, Andre Barnes.

Venue: The Gallery @ the Betsy ("Conservatory" Entrance)

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2:30 PM - 6:30 PM

CADILLAC INTERACTIVE STUDIO

Step into the Cadillac interactive experience and be the star of your own movie poster.

Venue: Loews Hotel, 2nd Floor

2:45 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: WHEN LOVE KILLS: THE FALICIA BLAKELY STORY

courtesy of TV ONE

Q & A with director Tasha Smith, Lance Gross, Lil Mama, and Tami Roman will immediately follow the screening.

Venue: Colony Theater

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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

INDUSTRY EXPO

A daily expo where ABFF partners share information about their companies' initiatives and available opportunities.

• Black Enterprise
• Motion Picture Editors Guild
• UMC-Urban Movie Channel

Venue: Loews Hotel, Rotunda

SP S D

3:30 PM

DECODING TECH: THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEAM PROFESSIONALS

presented by Google

Careers In Entertainment Center

Come hear incredible voices discuss what they're doing to decode tech and grow the next generation of STEAM professionals, including GRAMMY award winning artist and tech investor, NE-YO!

Venue: The Gallery @ the Betsy ("Conservatory" Entrance)

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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

#ABFFSocialWall

sponsored by McDonald's

Facebook, Tweet, SnapChat & Instagram with us at the ABFF Social Wall.

Venue: Loews Hotel, Cowrie Foyer

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

"THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT" with MONA SCOTT-YOUNG

presented by Verizon

Hear from Mona Scott-Young (Executive Producer, Love & Hip Hop) and learn how she has driven her career to the heights of success

Venue: New World Center, Performance Hall

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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

COCKTAILS, CONVERSATIONS & FINANCIAL FACTS WITH PRUDENTIAL

Join us to discuss how to manage the finances that impact your daily life and your future!

Venue: The Conservatory @ the Betsey

SP S D

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

LINCOLN ROAD DINE AROUND

Enjoy special discounts for ABFF passholders at participating restaurants on Miami Beaches iconic retail strip Lincoln Road. Click here or visit the festival app for list of restaurants and discount info

Venue: Lincoln Road

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8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

20th Annual HBO SHORT FILM COMPETITION

An exciting night, where five short films screen in competition for the HBO Short Film Award and a $10,000 cash prize

Venue: Colony Theatre

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10:30 PM - 3:00 AM

ABFF WHITE PARTY

Attire: White, Miami Chic

Venue: Nikki Beach

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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

REGISTRATION WELCOME CENTER

Festival Pass pick-up, information & ticket sales

Venue: Loews Hotel, Americana 2

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

MASTER CLASS IN PACKAGING YOUR TV SHOW IDEA

presented by Prudential

This class provides a framework for how to prepare a pitch package for general meetings, detailing what that looks like, as well as breaking down what to expect on the journey to selling a project. In addition, Karen Horne, NBC Entertainment & Universal Television Studios, will provide a valuable introduction into what it takes to become a television writer. Guest instructor to be announced.

Venue: The Gallery @ the Betsy ("Conservatory" Entrance)

9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

CADILLAC INTERACTIVE STUDIO

Step into the Cadillac interactive experience and be the star of your own movie poster.

Venue: Loews Hotel, 2nd Floor

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

ABFF STYLE LOUNGE

presented by Shea Moisture

Stop by for pampering, touch ups and grooming before your next event

Venue: Loews Hotel, Cowrie 2

SP S D

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

INDUSTRY EXPO

A daily expo where ABFF partners share information about their companies' initiatives and available opportunities.

• Turner (Morning Mixer)
• Jaro Media Services

Venue: Loews Hotel, Rotunda

SP S D

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

FILM SCREENINGS: Features, Shorts, Docs & Web Series Screenings

Venue: Colony Theatre, MB Cinematheque & Loews Hotel

SP S D

11:00 AM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: SNOWFALL

courtesy of FX

Followed by Q & A with John Singleton

Venue: Colony Theatre

SP S D

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

POWER LOUNGE

hosted by Cadillac

Daily refreshments and discussion with actors Jessie T. Usher and Erica Ash from Survivor's Remorse at 3:00 pm

(Deco passholders only)

Venue: TBA

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11:30 AM - 6:30 PM

THE CADILLAC SHOWROOM

Get a first-hand look at Cadillac’s latest luxury performance vehicles – including the CT6, XT5 and CTS-V

Venue: New World Center

12 NOON - 1:30 PM

CELEBRITY SCENE STEALERS

presented by TV ONE

A dynamic event where Lil Mama, Lance Gross, Tami Roman, Boris Kodjoe, Nicole Ari Parker, Lisa Wu, Tobias Truvillion, Tiffany Black, and Dennis White perform scenes from TV One's annual screenplay competition, where one talented writer wins the opportunity to have their movie made by TV One

Venue: New World Center

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12 NOON - 4:30 PM

AMERICAN AIRLINES PASSHOLDER LOUNGE

Network with fellow attendees, and meet the official 2017 ABFF documentary filmmakers at 2:00 pm

Venue: New World Center, Sun Trust Pavillion

SP S D

1:45 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: LA 92

courtesy of Lightbox & National Geographic

followed by Q & A with producer Jonathan Chinn and ABFF Founder Jeff Friday

Venue: MB Cinematheque

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2:00 PM

TURNER PRESENTS...

Careers In Entertainment Center

A Day in the Life of Development Executive
Walter J. Newman, Vice President of Development for Adult Swim, will break down the role of developing and producing comedy series and animated programming for Adult Swim. His career journey and what his day to day responsibilities entail.

followed by Talent Recruitment & Development at CNN
Ramon Escobar, Vice President of Talent Recruitment and Development, and Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Worldwide responsible for the recruitment for on and off-air talent will explain the important charge behind this job, key skills needed and how he rose this position.

Venue: The Gallery @ the Betsy ("Conservatory" Entrance)

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2:30 PM - 6:30 PM

CADILLAC INTERACTIVE STUDIO

Step into the Cadillac interactive experience and be the star of your own movie poster.

Venue: Loews Hotel, 2nd Floor

3:00 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: DOWNSIZED

courtesy of TV ONE

followed by Q & A with cast members Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker

Venue: Colony Theatre

SP S D

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

INDUSTRY EXPO

A daily expo where ABFF partners share information about their companies' initiatives and available opportunities.

• HBO
• Comcast NBCUniversal

Venue: Loews Hotel, Rotunda

SP S D

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

#ABFFSocialWall

sponsored by McDonald's

Facebook, Tweet, SnapChat & Instagram with us at the ABFF Social Wall.

Venue: Loews Hotel, Cowrie Foyer

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

ABFF TALK SERIES "THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT" WITH TERRENCE HOWARD

presented by Verizon

Learn things about this multi-talented artist (Empire, Ray, Hustle & Flow) that you never knew, as he provides insight into his journey and the business.

Venue: New World Center

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5:00 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING 90 DAYS

courtesy of AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Followed by Q & A with directors Nathan Hale Williams, Jennia Fredrique Aponte and cast members

Venue: MB Cinematheque

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6:00 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING THE DEFIANT ONES

courtesy of HBO

The first of a four-part documentary series that tells the stories of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre.

Followed by Q & A with Lucinda Martinez, SVP, Multicultural & International Marketing, HBO

Venue: Colony Theater

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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

COCKTAILS, CONVERSATIONS & FINANCIAL FACTS WITH PRUDENTIAL

Join us to discuss how to manage the finances that impact your daily life and your future!

Venue: The Conservatory @ the Betsey

SP S D

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

LINCOLN ROAD DINE AROUND

Enjoy special discounts for ABFF passholders at participating restaurants on Miami Beaches iconic retail strip Lincoln Road. Click here or visit the festival app for list of restaurants and discount info.

Venue: Lincoln Road

SP S D

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

THE CADILLAC SHOWROOM

Get a first-hand look at Cadillac’s latest luxury performance vehicles – including the CT6, XT5 and CTS-V

Venue: New World Center

8:45 PM

HBO SHORT FILMS - ENCORE SCREENING

Venue: Colony Theatre

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

ABFF COMEDY WINGS COMPETITION

presented by HBO

A hilarious night of comedy hosted by Yvonne Orji (Insecure). Five of the funniest new comics battle it out to take home the 2017 Comedy Wings "Winner" title.

Venue: New World Center

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7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

REGISTRATION WELCOME CENTER

Festival Pass pick-up, information & ticket sales

Venue: Loews Hotel, Americana 2

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

MASTER CLASS IN PRODUCING

presented by Prudential

Led by Stephanie Allain (Dear White People, Beyond the Lights, Hustle & Flow, Muppets from Space) who began her career as a script reader at CAA. Allain has been credited with launching the careers of iconic filmmakers John Singleton and Robert Rodriguez. This class will break down the nuts and bolts of producing a movie, from script development to distribution.

Venue: The Gallery @ the Betsy ("Conservatory" Entrance)

9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

CADILLAC INTERACTIVE STUDIO

Step into the Cadillac interactive experience and be the star of your own movie poster.

Venue: Loews Hotel, 2nd Floor

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

ABFF STYLE LOUNGE

presented by Shea Moisture

Stop by for pampering, touch ups and grooming before your next event

Venue: Loews Hotel, Cowrie 2

SP S D

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

FILM SCREENINGS: Features, Shorts, Docs & Web Series Screenings

Venue: Colony Theatre, MB Cinematheque & Lowes Hotel

SP S D

10:30 AM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: BIGGIE: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.

courtesy of A+E Networks

followed by Q & A with Faith Evans

Venue: Colony Theatre

SP S D

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

POWER LOUNGE

hosted by Cadillac

Daily refreshments and discussion with actress and director Salli Richardson-Whitfield at 3:00 pm

(Deco passholders only)

Venue: TBA

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11:30 AM

THE VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE

A 75-min curated presentation of immersive VR/360 films followed by a talkback with filmmakers and VR experts on the convergence of technology, media and entertainment. The event will be produced in association with award winning alum Alton Glass (Glassrock Entertainment).

Venue: MB Cinematheque

SP S D

11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

THE CADILLAC SHOWROOM

Get a first-hand look at Cadillac’s latest luxury performance vehicles – including the CT6, XT5 and CTS-V

Venue: New World Center

12 NOON - 1:30 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION "THE NEW FACES OF TV"

presented by American Airlines

Meet the stars of some of TVs most successful shows featuring Dawn Lyen-Gardner (Queen Sugar), Merle Dandridge (Greenleaf), DeWanda Wise (She's Gotta Have It), Jessie T. Usher (Survivor's Remorse) and more.

Moderated by Dondre Whitfield

Venue: New World Center, Performance Hall

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12 NOON - 4:30 PM

AMERICAN AIRLINES PASSHOLDER LOUNGE

Network with fellow attendees and meet the official 2017 ABFF web creators, short and emerging filmmakers at 2:00 pm

Venue: New World Center, Sun Trust Pavillion

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1:30 PM

PRODUCING NETWORK SPECIALS & ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

presented by BET

Careers In Entertainment Center

Introduction by Connie Orlando, Interim Head of Original Programming, BET Networks

A Conversation with Jesse Collins, Executive Producer, The New Edition Story & CEO, Jesse Collins Entertainment

Moderated by Elijah Kelley, The New Edition Story, The Wiz!, Red Tails

Venue: The Gallery @ the Betsy ("Conservatory" Entrance)

SP S D

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

#ABFFSocialWall

sponsored by McDonald's

Facebook, Tweet, SnapChat & Instagram with us at the ABFF Social Wall.

Venue: Loews Hotel, Cowrie Foyer

2:30 PM

SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN CINEMA

sponsored by Facebook

Meet filmmaker Tracy Heather Strain and learn about her latest project on Lorraine Hansberry

Venue: MB Cinematheque

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: CLAWS

courtesy of Turner

Catch the premiere episode of this new series, courtesy of Turner. Q & A with Karrueche Tran, Judy Reyes, Janine Sherman-Barrois to follow

Venue: Colony Theatre

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3:30 PM

COMPOSING MUSIC FOR FILM & TV WORKSHOP

presented by ASCAP

Careers In Entertainment Center

Join composer Elvin Ross (Boo! A Madea Halloween, The Haves and the Have Nots) to understand what it entails to score music for the purpose of storytelling.

Venue: The Gallery @ the Betsy ("Conservatory" Entrance)

SP S D

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

"THE BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT" WITH JOHN SINGLETON

presented by Verizon

John Singleton discusses Hollywood and his upcoming project Snowfall.

Venue: New World Center, Performance Hall

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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: QUEEN SUGAR (Season 2 Premiere)

courtesy of OWN

Followed by a Q & A with cast members Dawn Lyen-Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Rutina Wesley, Omar Dorsey, Tina Lifford and Dondre Whitfield

Venue: Colony Theatre

SP S D

6:30PM - 8:30 PM

LINCOLN ROAD DINE AROUND

Enjoy special discounts for ABFF passholders at participating restaurants on Miami Beaches iconic retail strip Lincoln Road. Click here or visit the festival app for list of restaurants and discount info.

Venue: Lincoln Road

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8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: INSECURE (Season 2 Premiere)

courtesy of HBO

followed by a Q & A with Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji

Venue: Colony Theatre

SP S D

9:15 PM - 11:00 PM

CLOSING NIGHT FILM: ALL EYEZ ON ME

courtesy of Lionsgate, Codeblack Films and Morgan Creek Productions

Venue: Regal Cinemas

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11:00 PM - 3:00 AM

CLOSING NIGHT PARTY

Venue: The Paris Theater

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