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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
TRAILBAZER KEENEN IVORY WAYANS WAS PRESENTED WITH THE ENTERTAINMENT ICON AWARD FOR HIS NEARLY 25 YEARS OF SUCCESS IN THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY
FIRST ABFF HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES INCLUDED FILMMAKERS ROBERT TOWNSEND AND BILL DUKE, FORMER HBO EXECUTIVE OLIVIA SMASHUM AND CHAIRMAN & CEO OF UNIWORLD GROUP INC. BYRON E. LEWIS SR.
NEW YORK, July 11, 2011 - The 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), which took place in South Beach Miami July 6-9, was an amazing four-day experience for nearly 5,000 festivalgoers and film industry professionals. In keeping with tradition was the closing night ceremony, ABFF Honors. Hosted by actors ...
The 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces its “Master Class” Lineup with Acclaimed Industry Experts Michael Elliot, Bill Duke and Robert Townsend
Intense Workshops for Aspiring Actors, Producers, Writers and Directors July 6-9 in Miami, FL
NEW YORK, May 27, 2011 - Film Life, Inc. is proud to announce its lineup of the highly acclaimed Master Class series to be held during the 15th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in Miami, Florida, July 6-9, 2011. Designed to incorporate a variety of disciplines such as screenwriting, producing, directing, acting, film scoring and cinematography, this year's workshop series will be led by renowned industry experts Michael Elliot, Bill Duke and Robert Townsend. Pre-registration is available through June 3 at www.ABFF.com and on-site registration opens ...
Emmy Award-winning Producer & Director Keenen Ivory Wayans to be Honored at the 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF)
HOSTED BY ACTOR ANTHONY ANDERSON, ABFF HONORS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 9, ENDING THE THREE-DAY FESTIVAL (JULY 6 - 9) IN MIAMI, FL
NEW YORK, May 19, 2011 - Film Life, Inc., CEO, Jeff Friday, is pleased to announce Emmy Award-winning producer/director Keenen Ivory Wayans as honoree at the landmark 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF). In recognition of his success in the film and television industry for nearly 25 years, Wayans will be honored with the Entertainment Icon Award at the festival's culminating event, ABFF Honors, taking place on Saturday, July 9, at The Fillmore Miami Beach - Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami, FL. Keenen ...
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Founder, Jeff Friday, Has Announced the Return of the Pro-hollywood Initiative (PHI) to the 15th Annual Festival
TERRELL SUGGS, BALTIMORE RAVENS ALL-PRO LINEBACKER AND FILM PRODUCER, HAS BEEN NAMED PHI AMBASSADOR
Workshop Successful in Bridging Relationships between Professional Athletes and Filmmakers
NEW YORK, May 10, 2011 - The Pro-Hollywood Initiative (PHI) returns for a second year to The 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), July 6 - 9, 2011 in Miami, FL. The Pro-Hollywood Initiative (PHI) is a program created to encourage professional athletes to explore careers in the motion picture industry. This year, ABFF Founder Jeff Friday, names Baltimore Ravens All-Pro Linebacker, Terrell Suggs, Sports Ambassador of this revolutionary initiative. With ...
15th Annual American Black Film Festival Kicks Off 3rd Annual Star Project
NBCUNIVERSAL SIGNS ON AS CONTEST'S SPONSOR
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - March 7, 2011 - Film Life, Inc., announced the kickoff of the 15th Annual American Black Film Festival's (ABFF) Star Project, an international acting competition for emerging multicultural artists. This year's contest, which opens March 7, 2011, is sponsored by NBCUniversal.
"We are very pleased to once again provide a platform for gifted new actors through the Star Project," said Jeff Friday, ABFF founder. "Last year, we were able to showcase the talents of two rising stars, Stephen Hill and Emayatzy Corinealdi, who have since appeared on NBC's 'Law & Order: SVU,' and an ...
Film Life’s American Black Film Festival Celebrates 15 Years, Announces Dates and Call For Entries
HBO® Continues as Founding and Premier Sponsor
NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2011 - Film Life, Inc., announces the 15th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) to be held in Miami, Florida, July 6-9, 2011. The ABFF is an industry retreat and competitive showcase of independent Black film. Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO®), returns for the fourteenth year in support of the festival's mission to strengthen the Black filmmaking community through resource sharing, education, artistic collaboration and career development.
The 2011 festival will feature the return of the acclaimed Actors Boot Camp led by actor/director Bill Duke, and Robert Townsend's "The Ultimate ...
