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Black Enterprise


Essence


ABFF and Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network are seeking Writer/directors with funny 5-10 minute scripts. Three will receive up to $20,000 to produce their films!


the Grio


Ava DuVernay, Billy Dee Williams, Jordan Peele, & ‘Insecure’ Among ABFF Honors Award Recipients


The American Black Film Festival and Laugh Out Loud Network Announce Filmmaker Fellowship

ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS; THREE FINALISTS TO RECEIVE BUDGET TO PRODUCE FILM THAT WILL PREMIERE AT ABFF 2018 LAUGH OUT LOUD CONTINUES MISSION TO RECOGNIZE AND CHAMPION DIVERSE COMEDIC CONTENT Los Angeles (February 28, 2018) - Today,the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and Laugh Out Loud, the comedy brand and multi-platform network created by Kevin Hart and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced a new partnership for a filmmaker fellowship showcasing exciting new comedic creative voices. The ABFF and Laugh Out Loud will take submissions for comedic narrative film ideas and scripts that are 5-10 minutes in ...

29 BELOW PROGRAM

Are you under the age of 29? Apply now for our 29 below program and receive 50% off the purchase of a SOBE Pass and meet this year’s special guests Rotimi (Power) and Ryan Destiny (STAR) at the 29 Below Mixer.

28 Days of Black Film & TV PASS-A-THON

We are celebrating black history month with 28 Days of Black Film & TV PASS-A-THON. Get 20% off your purchase with promo code 28DAYS.

Master Class: Becoming A Showrunner

Thursday, June 14 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Instructor: Korin D. Huggins, Emmy Award-Nominated Producer (ROOTS, Uncle Buck, Truth Be Told, Being Mary Jane) This master class, taught by television executive, Korin Huggins, will provide insight, advice and guidance on attaining this coveted gig. Huggins will walk you through the steps that will get you on the right path to one of the most elusive, and most powerful, jobs in the television industry. GET TICKETS

Lena Waithe Confirmed to Present Industry Visionary Award to Ava DuVernay at the 2018 ABFF Honors

ACTOR & COMEDIAN CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER TO HOST THE ANNUAL EVENT Show Returns to Los Angeles Sunday, February 25, 2018 #ABFFHonors New York, New York (February 1, 2018) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors is excited to announce that Lena Waithe (The CHI, Ready Player One) is confirmed to present at the annual ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 25th, hosted by comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer. The awards show celebrates individuals of African descent who have made distinguished contributions to American culture through their work, and salutes the year’s best movies and television ...