2018 Schedule

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

ABFF FILMMAKER SUMMIT

presented by CAA

By Invitation Only

11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

REGISTRATION WELCOME CENTER

Festival Pass pick-up, information & ticket sales

Venue: Loews, Americana 4

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

HBO EXHIBIT

Meet and network with HBO's Talent Acquisition team to discuss full time and internship job opportunities in Media Relations, Creative Marketing, Consumer Marketing, Programming, and more.

Venue: Loews, Americana Foyer

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

DIRECTV NOW EXHIBIT

Visit the DIRECTV NOW booth on Wednesday, June 13 from 11AM-7PM for your chance to join the guest list of Path to Power, featuring cocktails and an exclusive panel discussion with members of the cast of Power.

Venue: Loews, Americana Foyer

7:30 PM

OPENING NIGHT FILM: SUPERFLY starring Trevor Jackson and Jason Mitchell

sponsored by Sony Pictures and the Motion Picture Association of America

The film that helped define a genre in its characters, look, sound, and feel - is reimagined with Director X, director of legendary music videos (Drake, Rihanna), introducing it to a new generation. The main character Priest wants out of the Atlanta drug scene, but as he ramps up sales, one little slip up threatens to bring the whole operation down before he can make his exit.

Venue: Fillmore Theater

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10:30 PM - 2:00 AM

OPENING NIGHT PARTY

hosted by aspireTV

Venue: Story Nightclub

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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

REGISTRATION WELCOME CENTER

Festival Pass pick-up, information & ticket sales

Venue: Loews, Americana 4

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

MASTER CLASS: BECOMING A SHOWRUNNER

sponsored by Prudential

(separate ticket required)

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.

Instructor: Korin D. Huggins, Emmy Award-Nominated Producer (ROOTS, Uncle Buck, Truth Be Told, Being Mary Jane)

Guest Speaker: Karin Gist (Star) EP, (Grey's Anatomy)

Venue: The Betsy Hotel, Gallery

9:30 AM - 9:00 PM

RIDE WITH CADILLAC

Cadillac is providing ABFF passholders* with an exciting and convenient new benefit while in Miami. Ride With Cadillac is a complimentary shuttle service offering rides to ABFF festivities and in/around the South Beach area, on a first come, first served basis. Passholders may register (starting June 1) at CadillacShuttle.com/ABFF. Below are the designated pick up hubs:

Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue - Hub located at the Palm Court

W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue - Hub located at W Valet

New World Center, 500 17th Street - Hub located on Lincoln Lane

Regal Cinema, 1120 Lincoln Road - Use the Colony Theater hub (1 block away)

Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road - Hub located on Lenox Avenue

*Please note that due to the schedule of events, the Ride With Cadillac hub at the New World Center will only be available on Thursday, June 14 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

TV ONE EXHIBIT

Meet and greet the cast of "Down for Whatever" and actors from "ATL Homicide" at the TV One Booth at the ABFF Industry Expo. Also, enter the TV One raffle when you visit the TV One booth to win tickets to TV One's VIP Star-Studded private dinner, here in Miami, and TV One swag! Stop by and “Represent” with TV One. (ATL Homicide's Angelo Diaz & Chris Diaz from 10a to 11a, Down for Whatever's Bre-Z and Imani Hakim from 11a to 12p and LeToya Luckett & Hosea Chanchez from 12p to 1p)

Venue: Loews, Americana Foyer

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CADILLAC VR LOUNGE

Join us at the Cadillac VR Lounge. Come in and build the first-ever XT4 Sport crossover with an immersive virtual reality experience and get the chance to receive a limited edition 2018 ABFF T-Shirt.

SOBE Passholders are invited to a special private VR experience with celebrity guests. Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Private Event: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Venue: Loews, Cowrie 2

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

AMERICAN AIRLINES PASSHOLDER LOUNGE

Network with fellow attendees, celebrate our history, and meet the official 2018 Filmmakers in the American Airlines Passholder Lounge.

11:30 AM: Meet the Filmmakers (Documentary)

1:00 PM: Meet The Filmmakers (Web Series)

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: Happy Hour

4:15 PM: Meet the Filmmakers (Narrative Features)

Venue: Loews, Americana 4

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10:30 AM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: THE SIX DAY RACE

courtesy of Hennessy

This short 7 minutes documentary style tribute film explores Marshall ‘Major' Taylor's heart-warming never stop, never settle story and the theme of inner rivalry. It shines a light on his contributions to the sport of cycling as well as his contributions to society overall in the form of inspiration and legacy.'

This film will immediately follow Bangers to the Bible.

Venue: Colony Theater

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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS FILM SCREENINGS: Features, Docs, & Web Series

Venue: Regal Cinema

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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT SEMINAR: KILLER CREATIVITY: A NEW BREED

sponsored by BET

From the silver screen to the golden age of television, to the prevalence of streaming platforms and mobile entertainment, CREATIVITY drives the content that is thriving. Taking cues from the cultural landscape, as well as one's imagination and personal experiences, artistic voices are courageously shaping the future of storytelling. Join our conversation with some of the visionary creative forces leveraging authenticity, innovation, and boldness to make a memorable mark in the industry.

Panelist(s): Qasim Basir (A Boy. A Girl. A Dream.), Storm Saulter (Sprinter), Deniese Davis (COO, Color Creative TV)

Venue: The Betsy Hotel, Gallery

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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

ABFF TALKS: NBCUNIVERSAL FIRST LOOK PANELS

presented in association with MPAA

A two-part panel discussion presented in association with MPAA

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM:
THE FIRST PURGE

Panelist(s): Y'lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Gerard McMurray

Moderated by Angela Rye

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM:
Behind the Laughs on NBC's MARLON and Trial & Error

Panelist(s): Sherri Shepherd, Essence Atkins, Bresha Webb, Diallo Riddle

Moderated by Kym Whitley (Curb Your Enthusiasm)

Venue: Loews, Americana 3

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2:15 PM - 3:30 PM

BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT SEMINAR: UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF DEAL POINTS

led by Lisa E. Davis (Entertainment Attorney, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC) Read Bio

This session is intended to help filmmakers navigate the major deal points of a distribution agreement. The focus will be on digital, non-theatrical and licensing deals. Key topics will include the "optimal" grant of rights, territorial rights issues, customary payment models, delivery and E&O expectations and other common "asks" by the distributor. The discussion will address concerns for working with multiple distributors and also discuss ways to create leverage and avoid the top mistakes during negotiations.

Venue: The Betsy Hotel, Gallery

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2:30 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: DOWN FOR WHATEVER

sponsored by TV One

Don't miss the film by last year's TV One Screenplay Competition winner Tim Folsome, Down for Whatever - This film follows a young successful doctor that learns that her newly-found biological sisters are ruthless cop killers that her detective husband is hunting down. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film's writer/director, Tim Folsome, actors LeToya Luckett, Hosea Chanchez, Bre-Z, and Imani Hakim, and producer Eric Tomosunas of Swirl Films.

Moderated by Jubba Seyyid

Venue: Colony Theater

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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

ABFF TALKS: BLACK LOVE: CLIPS & CONVERSATIONS

Join Tommy and Codie Oliver, the creators of OWN's BLACK LOVE docuseries, along with Michael Jai White & Gillian Waters and Devale & Khadeen Ellis, as they discuss love and marriage in the Black community and share exclusive clips from upcoming BLACK LOVE episodes.

Venue: Loews, Americana 3

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

29 BELOW MIXER

sponsored by AT&T

A "meet up" for members of the festival's 29 Below Program

Special guests: Rotimi (Power) Ryan Destiny (Star), Jacob Latimore (The Chi).

By Invitation Only

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

CAA EXHIBIT

Come meet and learn from CAA's HR Executive, Diversity & Inclusion, Kristena D. Hatcher. Kristena is partnering with leadership to solidify the overall D&I business strategy, ensuring Creative Artists Agency ("CAA"), the world's leading full service entertainment, media, and sports agency, fosters an environment inclusive of more diverse voices, from diverse backgrounds across its workforce. Kristena will share information educating attendees seeking to pursue a career on the business side of entertainment.

Venue: Loews, Americana Foyer

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

COCKTAILS, CONVERSATIONS & FINANCIAL FACTS

sponsored by Prudential

Thought leaders will chat about ways to achieve financial goals. Prudential professionals will be available to answer financial questions.

Special Guest: Tobias Truvillion (In Contempt)

Venue: The Betsy Hotel, Carlton Room

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

21st 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

Hosted by Bevy Smith

Venue: New World Center, Performance Hall

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6:30 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: WHITNEY

courtesy of Roadside Attractions

sponsored by Atlanta Mayor's Office of Film & Entertainment

Introduction by Pat Houston

Venue: Colony Theater

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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

LINCOLN ROAD DINE AROUND

Enjoy special discounts for ABFF passholders at participating restaurants on Miami Beach's iconic retail strip Lincoln Road. Visit the festival app for a list of restaurants and discount information.

Venue: Lincoln Road

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8:00 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: THE FIRST PURGE

courtesy of Universal Pictures

Directed by Gerard McMurray

To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the marginalized, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.

Screening followed by Q&A with cast members Y'lan Noel and Lex Scott Davis

Venue: Regal Cinema Theater 17

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8:15 PM - 10:00 PM

BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT SEMINAR: PATH TO POWER

presented by AT&T

A panel discussion featuring the stars of the popular show, Power, who will share their journey to success with the audience.

Panelist(s): Omari Hardwick, Joseph Sikora, Rotimi, Naturi Naughton

Visit the DIRECTV NOW Exhibit on Wednesday, June 13 from 11AM-7PM for your chance to join the guest list for this event.

By Invitation Only

11:00 PM - 3:00 AM

THE LEGENDARY WHITE PARTY

Attire: White, Miami Chic

Music by D-Nice

Venue: Nikki Beach

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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

REGISTRATION WELCOME CENTER

Festival Pass pick-up, information & ticket sales

Venue: Loews, Americana 4

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

MASTER CLASS: FILM FINANCING

sponsored by Prudential

(separate ticket required)

Instructor: Glendon Palmer, Senior Vice President and Head of Urban Content, AGC Studios

Guest Speakers: Taj Paxton, Head of Logo Documentary Films & Darrien Gipson, National Director of SAGindie

Learn how successful indie filmmakers get their dramatic and/or documentary feature films financed in this intensive seminar.

Venue: The Betsy Hotel, Gallery

9:30 AM - 9:00 PM

RIDE WITH CADILLAC

Cadillac is providing ABFF passholders* with an exciting and convenient new benefit while in Miami. Ride With Cadillac is a complimentary shuttle service offering rides to ABFF festivities and in/around the South Beach area, on a first come, first served basis. Passholders may register (starting June 1) at CadillacShuttle.com/ABFF. Below are the designated pick up hubs:

Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue - Hub located at the Palm Court

W South Beach, 2201 Collins Avenue - Hub located at W Valet

New World Center, 500 17th Street - Hub located on Lincoln Lane

Regal Cinema, 1120 Lincoln Road - Use the Colony Theater hub (1 block away)

Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road - Hub located on Lenox Avenue

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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA EXHIBIT

Sex, Politics, Film & TV

Film and TV play a vital role in depicting the diversity within our own communities — especially in our relationships, sexuality, and how we take care of ourselves. Swing by the Planned Parenthood Expo to learn more about incorporating accurate and nuanced stories related to our bodies, sexuality, and what it means to Stand With Black Women.

Venue: Loews, Americana Foyer

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

ATLANTA MAYOR'S OFFICE OF FILM & ENTERTAINMENT EXHIBIT

Are you a filmmaker, music artist or digital entertainment entrepreneur? Learn from Atlanta Mayor's Office of Film & Entertainment and Invest Atlanta about what financial incentives, funding opportunities, location diversity, production resources and professional support is available in ATLANTA as you plan your next production.

Venue: Loews, Americana Foyer

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

AMERICAN AIRLINES PASSHOLDER LOUNGE

Network with fellow attendees, celebrate our history, and meet the official 2018 Filmmakers in the American Airlines Passholder Lounge.

1:00 PM: Meet the Filmmakers (HBO Short Film Competition)

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM: Happy Hour

3:30 PM: Meet the Filmmakers (Emerging Directors)

Venue: Loews, Americana 4

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10:30 AM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: BEST SHOT

sponsored by YouTube

Join ESPN Analyst and former National Basketball Association (NBA) star Jay Williams, along with NBA champion LeBron James, on a riveting journey to inspire students on the cusp of achieving life-changing dreams through basketball in BEST SHOT. The eight-episode series from SpringHill Entertainment, Boardwalk Pictures ("Chef's Table," "Lance Chance U") and Warner Bros. Television Group's digital studio Blue Ribbon Content, is coming to YouTube Red in 2018. ESPN analyst and former NBA star Jay Williams will be featured in the powerful new series as he pushes the team to reach heights beyond their wildest dreams.

Screening followed by a panel discussion with Jay Williams, Michael John Warren, Shawn "OG" McCray, and Dr. Sharnee Brown, moderated by Tiffany Greene of ESPN

Venue: Colony Theatre

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11:00 AM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: LOL FILMMAKER FELLOWSHIP SHOWCASE & RECEPTION

The ABFF and Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Filmmaker Fellowship launched to showcase exciting new comedic creative voices, specifically writers and directors with a talent for comedic narrative film. The three finalists will premiere their films during this session.

Enjoy breakfast and mimosas, and an opportunity to network with development and production executives from Laugh Out Loud and Codeblack Films before the premiere of the fellowship films!

Venue: Regal Cinema, Theater 18

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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS FILM SCREENINGS: Features, Docs, & Web Series

Venue: Regal Cinema

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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CELEBRITY SCENE STEALERS

presented by TV One

Join TV One and host Dondré Whitfield for this dynamic event featuring popular actors and actresses performing scenes from the finalists of the annual screenplay competition. One of these talented screenwriters will win $5,000 and the opportunity to have their screenplay produced for TV One. With LeToya Luckett, Hosea Chanchez, Bre-Z, Imani Hakim, Tristan “MACK” Wilds, Chaley Rose, Angelo Diaz and Chris Diaz.

Venue: Loews, Americana 3

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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT SEMINAR: NETFLIX ORIGINAL FILM: INCLUSION & DIVERSITY

presented by Netflix

The Netflix Original Film team is coming to ABFF to talk about inclusion and diversity. They're looking for up and coming African-American writers and filmmakers as well as freelance crew members. Netflix would also like to diversify the content and on-the-ground production teams.

Panelist(s): Noelle Green, Physical Production, Original Films; Tahirah Gooden, Development & Production, Original Films; Funa Maduka, Content Acquisitions, Global Independent Feature Films & Documentaries.

Venue: The Betsy Hotel, Gallery

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2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT SEMINAR: TURNER PRESENTS DEVELOPMENT DEMYSTIFIED

presented by Turner

Please join us to discuss the television and film development process as presented by experts in the field from major networks and studios: Turner , HBO & Warner Brothers. Learn how to land a development meeting, present in the meeting, and prepare your material for review by the gatekeepers. Talent representatives may also be on hand to give guidance on how to secure the right agent or lawyer.

Panelist(s): Olivia Morris (TBS, Manager, Original Programming & Development) Maura Freerick (TNT, Manager, Original Programming & Development) Rohit Sang (TruTV, Executive Producer in Original Programming and Development) Ada Chiangahna (HBO ,Director of Comedy Programming) Rebecca Windsor (Director of the Warner Bros. Television Workshop) Niija Kuykendall (Senior Vice President, Production at Warner Bros) John Meigs (Attorney and partner at Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush & Kaller, LLP)

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM: Network with Turner Development Executives

Venue: The Betsy Hotel

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2:30 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: INSIDE ATLANTA'S WRITERS ROOM

sponsored by FX Networks

Revisit the "FUBU" episode of ATLANTA's Robbin Season, then listen to writer Stephen Glover explain how it went from script to screen.

Venue: Colony Theater

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

ABFF TALKS: STRONG BLACK LEAD: THERE'S NO ONE WAY TO BE BLACK

presented by Netflix

Panel will focus on the creation of strong black lead characters-from script to screen-including writing tactics and production aspects.

Panelist(s): Simone Missick (Marvel's Luke Cage), Sydelle Noel (GLOW), Britney Young (GLOW); Rev. Run, Justine Simmons (All About the Washingtons)

Moderator: Sylvia Obell, BUZZFEED

Venue: Loews, Americana 3

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3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

COMCAST XFINITY EXHIBIT

At Comcast NBCUniversal, we want to be reflective of the communities we serve. We want diversity in front of the camera, behind the camera and in the business. Everyday thousands of our employees have a chance to make an impact and to build incredible experiences that touch millions.

Please visit our expo as we celebrate Black Music Month with a special CELEBRITY MEET AND GREET featuring TV and music stars, Ryan Destiny from 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM and Jacob Latimore from 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM.

Venue: Loews, Americana Foyer

4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT SEMINAR: WRITE OR DIE

sponsored by Color of Change

The work from these change agents has moved the artistic needle just as much as its moved box office figures, TV ratings and subscriber interests. Committed to influencing culture and perspectives, the work of these writers demonstrates unparalleled dedication to bringing multicultural stories to the forefront of entertainment. They fearlessly deal with issues of race, gender, sexuality and economic disparities, making them some of the most highly sought after content creators in this business.

Introduction by Kristi Henderson, Senior Director Influencer Engagement, Color of Change

Panelist(s): Cheo Hodari Coker (Marvel's Luke Cage), Karin Gist (STAR), Kriss Turner Towner (Greenleaf)

Moderated by Angela Rye, CNN Political Commentator

Venue: The Betsy Hotel, Gallery

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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

COCKTAILS, CONVERSATIONS & FINANCIAL FACTS

sponsored by Prudential

Thought leaders will chat about ways to achieve financial goals. Prudential professionals will be available to answer financial questions.

Speaker: Shani Curry, Author

Venue: The Betsy Hotel

6:00 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: CLIPS & CONVERSATION: THE BOBBY BROWN STORY

presented by BET

The Bobby Brown Story will pick up where The New Edition Story mini-series left off and chronicle the talented but troubled singer's exit from the popular '80s boy band through his solo success, his affair with Janet Jackson and tabloid-fodder marriage to pop icon Whitney Houston. Spanning 30 years of Brown's life, the new project follows his story from the hard streets of Roxbury, where he turned to a life of drug dealing before being given the chance to prove himself as a solo artist. The Bobby Brown Story also will be a story about redemption. Through sobriety, the singer learns to be a better man, husband and father — finding love again and remarrying in 2012. Clips from the film will be followed by a Q&A with Bobby Brown, Woody McClain, Laz Alonso and Executive Producer Jesse Collins moderated by Essence magazine Entertainment Editor Cori Murray.

Venue: Colony Theater

6:00 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: LOVE IS ______

presented by OWN

A Q&A with Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil, Michele Weaver, Will Catlett and Kadeem Hardison will immediately follow the screening.

Moderator Amanda N'Duka, Deadline

Venue: Regal Cinema, Theater 18

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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

LINCOLN ROAD DINE AROUND

Enjoy special discounts for ABFF passholders at participating restaurants on Miami Beach's iconic retail strip Lincoln Road. Visit the festival app for a list of restaurants and discount information.

Venue: Lincoln Road

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7:45 PM - 9:00 PM

ABFF TALKS: HOT IN HOLLYWOOD

sponsored by American Airlines

A discussion about the state of the industry with some of the most talented and popular black artists on both sides of the camera. These stars are making their impact in Hollywood and have had great success by virtue of multiple projects in the last year. Take this rare opportunity to hear their stories, their goals and what it feels like to be Hot in Hollywood.

Panelist(s): Kofi Siriboe (Queen Sugar, Girls Trip), Jacob Latimore (The Chi), Logan Browning (Dear White People), Ashley Blaine Featherson (Dear White People) and Bresha Webb (Marlon)

Moderated by Dondre Whitfield (Queen Sugar)

Venue: Loews, Americana 3

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9:45 PM - 11:30 PM

ABFF "COMEDY WINGS" COMPETITION

presented by HBO

A hilarious night of comedy. Five of the funniest new comics battle it out to take home the 2018 Comedy Wings "Winner" title.

Finalists: Kris Atkins (Houston, TX), Rita Brent (Jackson, MS), Leigh Ann Lord (New York), T Murph (Chicago, IL), Blaq Ron (Dallas, TX)

Hosted by Yvonne Orji

Special Appearance by Carl Payne

Venue: New World Center, Performance Hall

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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

REGISTRATION WELCOME CENTER

Festival Pass pick-up, information & ticket sales

Venue: Loews, Americana 4

8:00 AM - 11:15 AM

MASTER CLASS: NAILING YOUR AUDITION

sponsored by Prudential

(separate ticket required)

Casting director, Kimberly Hardin, will lead an intensive weekend workshop that focuses on preparation, how to audition and how to own the room, a comprehensive pragmatic approach to gaining employment, understanding pay rates/contracts, mastering one line and Under Five auditions, and maintaining a positive attitude while navigating this business. This session is designed to help students build confidence and personal presence when going into audition rooms.

Instructor: Kimberly Hardin

Guest Speaker: Ruth Paul, Senior Business Representative at SAG-AFTRA

Venue: The Betsy Hotel, Gallery

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ABFF 2019 EXHIBIT: COOL PEOPLE, HOT CONTENT

Stop by for a chance to win a free trip to the 23rd annual ABFF and get first look at our 2019 key art.

Venue: Loews, Americana Foyer

10:30 AM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: DINNER FOR TWO

sponsored by TV One

Broken-hearted, Chris breaks bread with the love of his life, Angela, yearning to mend the pieces of his shattered life. TV One's Dinner for Two stars Tristan "Mack" Wilds and Chaley Rose who will follow the screening with a Q&A along with director Orlando Bishop and producers Nicole Dow and Eric Tomosunas.

Moderated by Jubba Seyyid

Venue: Colony Theater

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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS FILM SCREENINGS: Features, Docs, & Web Series

Venue: Regal Cinema

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

ABFF TALKS: WITHOUT A NET: THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN AMERICA

sponsored by Verizon

This film explores the disparity of access to technology and the effect it has on public school students. Immediately following this screening, an esteemed panel of experts in technology, social economics and education will discuss career prospects for African Americans in the tech field, with proper training and access.

Panelists: Jesse Williams (Grey's Anatomy) and Mimi Valdés (producer, Hidden Figures, Roxanne, Roxanne)

Moderated by Rose Kirk, Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Verizon

Venue: Loews, Americana 3

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1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT SEMINAR: BLACK WOMEN AND EXPERIMENTAL STORYTELLING: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIONS IN CINEMA

presented by Facebook and programmed in association with Daughters of Eve

This event will feature a screening of selected works from the 2018 Kathleen Collins Innovators and a talkback with the filmmakers.

Panelist(s): Natalie Bullock Brown, Filmmaker, Scholar (Baartman, Beyoncé & Me); Taura Musgrove, Multimedia Filmmaker (Freedom Fighter); Ayoka Chenzira, Pioneering Filmmaker, Animator, Digital Media (Alma's Rainbow; Hairpiece: A Film for Nappyheaded People)

Hosted by Terri Prettyman Bowles and Dr. Michele Prettyman Beverly

Venue: The Betsy Hotel, Gallery

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2:05 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: G-FUNK

sponsored by YouTube

Almost 25 years after the release of Regulate, Warren G details his rise in the industry and G-Funk's influence on the culture. Chronicling the 1990s to today, G-Funk features archived footage and revealing interviews from the likes of Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Big Boy and more, as they explore the origins of the most essential trend in West Coast rap that changed the face of music and culture forever.

Remarks by director Karam Gill

Venue: Regal Cinema Theater 18

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2:30 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: CLAWS

presented by Turner/TNT

Episode 201: “Shook”: Desna (Niecy Nash) and the girls struggle to keep their hope alive while still working under the thumb of the new Russian regime, spearheaded by Riva. A blissful Desna remains in the dark about her gangster/gyno boyfriend, Ruval (Jimmy Jean-Louis). Virginia (Karrueche Tran) tells Dean (Harold Perrineau) that she's pregnant with his baby. A newly domesticated Polly (Carrie Preston) is jubilant when tasked with being a madam for an all-male dance troupe. Meanwhile, a depressed Uncle Daddy (Dean Norris), still reeling from the loss of his beloved Juanda, has been stripped of his Dixie Mafia kingdom and is forced to do menial jobs for the Russians. The power dynamic shifts once again when Riva's sister, Zlata (Franka Potente), arrives to change the game.

Screening followed by a Q&A with Karrueche Tran, Dean Norris, Janine Sherman Barrios.

Moderated by Cori Murray, Essence

Venue: Colony Theater

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3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT SEMINAR: GODCOMPLX

presented by Google

A screening and panel discussion about Google-funded web series, GODCOMPLX. Hear from Season 2 director, Allen Maldonado (Black-ish, The Last OG), and other directors, producers, and writers behind the series. You'll hear about the creation of the show, why Google is involved in the entertainment space, and how you can help create positive perceptions about tech.

Panelist(s): Allen Maldonado, Nzinga Blake, Nakisha Celistan, Morenike Joela, Daraiha Greene, Global Partnerships Manager, Community & Business Inclusion, Google

Moderated by Malik Yoba

Venue: The Betsy Hotel, Gallery

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4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

ABFF TALKS: CONVERSATION WITH RYAN COOGLER

sponsored by Marvel

A conversation with Ryan Coogler, director of the groundbreaking film Black Panther. ABFF is exceptionally proud of its alumnus Ryan Coogler and his outstanding accomplishments. You don't want to miss this conversation.

Moderated by Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Tonight

Venue: New World Center Perfomance Hall

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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

LINCOLN ROAD DINE AROUND

Enjoy special discounts for ABFF pass holders at participating restaurants on Miami Beaches iconic retail strip Lincoln Road. Visit abff.com or festival app for list of restaurants and discount info.

Venue: Lincoln Road (TBD)

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6:30 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: SECRET HBO SNEAK SCREENING

presented by HBO

Venue: Colony Theater

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8:30 PM

SPOTLIGHT SCREENING: BLINDSPOTTING

courtesy of Lionsgate, sponsored by Codeblack

Lifelong friends Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal co-wrote and star in this timely and wildly entertaining story about the intersection of race and class set against the backdrop of a rapidly gentrifying Oakland.

Venue: Regal Cinema, Theater 18

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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

"BEST OF THE ABFF" AWARDS PRESENTATION

sponsored by DIRECTV NOW

Celebrate the 2018 American Black Film Festival Official Selections as the film and talent competition winners are awarded.

Hosted by Chris Spencer

Venue: New World Center, Performance Hall

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10:30 PM - 2:00 AM

"IT'S SO MIAMI" CLOSING NIGHT PARTY

Venue: The Betsy Hotel, Carlton Room, Gallery, Atrium (Enter on Collins)

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