{"id":4959,"date":"2015-09-18T13:07:16","date_gmt":"2015-09-18T17:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.abff.com\/?page_id=4959"},"modified":"2017-12-04T14:30:55","modified_gmt":"2017-12-04T19:30:55","slug":"past-press-releases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/archives\/past-press-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"Past Press Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Past Press Releases<\/h1>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"accordion pressarchive\">\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn active\" href=\"#\">2016<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content active\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-american-black-film-festival-announces-actress-regina-hall-as-2017-celebrity-ambassador\/\">THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) ANNOUNCES ACTRESS REGINA HALL AS 2017 CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"color: #2597AC;\">December 15, 2016<\/h4><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/21st-annual-american-black-film-festival-announces-2017-dates\/\">21st ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2017 DATES<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"color: #2597AC;\">October 20, 2016<\/h4><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/star-studded-lineup-of-entertainers-celebrate-20th-anniversary-of-the-american-black-film-festival\/\">STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF ENTERTAINERS CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"color: #2597AC;\">June 27, 2016<\/h4><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-20th-abff-will-screen-a-wide-and-diverse-selection-of-narratives-documentaries-short-films-and-webisodes-in-miami-june-15-19\/\">THE 20TH AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL WILL SCREEN A WIDE AND DIVERSE SELECTION OF NARRATIVES, DOCUMENTARIES, SHORT FILMS AND WEBISODES IN MIAMI, JUNE 15-19<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"color: #2597AC;\">June 1, 2016<\/h4><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/central-intelligence-to-screen-as-opening-night-film-at-the-20th-abff-in-miami\/\">\u201cCENTRAL INTELLIGENCE\u201d STARRING DWAYNE JOHNSON AND KEVIN HART, TO SCREEN AS OPENING NIGHT FILM AT THE 20TH AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ON JUNE 15, 2016 IN MIAMI<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"color: #2597AC;\">May 24, 2016<\/h4><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-american-black-film-festival-to-launch-abff-creators-summit\/\">THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TO LAUNCH &#8220;ABFF CREATORS SUMMIT&#8221;<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"color: #2597AC;\">April 25, 2016<\/h4><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-abff-continues-to-expand-its-list-of-talent-discovery-programs\/\">THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS LIST OF TALENT DISCOVERY PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HBO<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>,   COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL, TV ONE AND MCDONALD&#8217;S<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"color: #2597AC;\">March 15, 2016<\/h4><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/mcdonalds-and-american-black-film-festival-return-with-national-video-competition-for-rising-filmmakers\/\">McDonald&#8217;s AND AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL RETURN WITH NATIONAL VIDEO COMPETITION FOR RISING FILMMAKERS <\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"color: #2597AC;\">February 15, 2016<\/h4><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/bet-networks-partners-with-the-american-black-film-festival-to-produce-the-2016-abff-awards-a-celebration-of-hollywood-premiering-tuesday-february-23rd-at-8pm-etpt\/\">BET NETWORKS PARTNERS WITH THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TO PRODUCE THE 2016 ABFF AWARDS:  A CELEBRATION OF HOLLYWOOD PREMIERING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD AT 8PM ET\/PT<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"color: #2597AC;\">February 8, 2016<\/h4><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/abff-honors-announces-its-television-show-of-the-year-and-film-of-ohe-year-nominees\/\">ABFF HONORS ANNOUNCES ITS &#8220;TELEVISION SHOW OF THE YEAR&#8221; AND &#8220;FILM OF THE YEAR&#8221; NOMINEES <\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"color: #2597AC;\">January 20, 2016<\/h4><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2015<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/black-enterprise-ceo-film-life-ceo-join-forces-to-form-abff-ventures\/\">Black Enterprise CEO Earl \u201cButch\u201d Graves, Film Life Inc. CEO Jeff Friday Join Forces to Form ABFF Ventures (December 4,   2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/television-and-film-producer-will-packer-to-receive-distinguished-abff-alumni-award-at-the-2016-abff-honors\/\">TELEVISION AND FILM PRODUCER WILL PACKER TO RECEIVE &#8220;DISTINGUISHED ABFF ALUMNI AWARD&#8221; AT THE 2016 ABFF HONORS (December 21, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/actress-singer-and-author-diahann-carroll-to-receive-hollywood-legacy-award-at-the-2016-abff-honors\/\">ACTRESS, SINGER AND AUTHOR DIAHANN CARROLL TO RECEIVE &#8220;HOLLYWOOD LEGACY AWARD&#8221; AT THE 2016 ABFF HONORS (December 14, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#\">THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF  ANNOUNCES ACTOR\/ARTIST COMMON AS 2016 CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR (November 12, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/actor-and-comedian-mike-epps-confirmed-as-host-of-the-2016-american-black-https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-american-black-film-festival-announces-actorartist-common-as-2016-celebrity-ambassador\/-festival-abff-honors\/\">ACTOR AND COMEDIAN MIKE EPPS CONFIRMED AS HOST OF THE 2016 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF  HONORS (October 27, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/gmcvb-and-abff-announce-festival-return-to-miami-june-15-19-2016\/\">GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION &#038; VISITORS BUREAU AND AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE FESTIVAL RETURN TO MIAMI JUNE 15-19, 2016 (August 11, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/gmcvb-joins-abff-to-announce-the-festivals-return-to-miami-in-june-2016\/\">GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION &#038; VISITORS BUREAU JOINS AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TO ANNOUNCE THE FESTIVAL&#8217;S RETURN TO MIAMI IN JUNE 2016 (August 07, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-2015-american-black-film-festival-ends-on-a-high-note\/\">TARAJI P. HENSON, JOE MORTON, TRACEE ELLIS ROSS, LORRAINE TOUSSAINT, LARRY WILMORE, JOHN SINGLETON, GAYLE KING AND MORE PARTICIPATE IN INTIMATE CONVERSATIONS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND MORE AT THE 2015 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (June 18, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-19th-american-black-film-festival-will-screen-a-diverse-slate-of-webisodes-narratives-documentaries-and-short-films-in-new-york-city-from-june-11-14\/\">THE 19TH AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL WILL SCREEN A DIVERSE SLATE OF WEBISODES, NARRATIVES, DOCUMENTARIES AND SHORT FILMS IN NEW YORK CITY FROM JUNE 11-14 (May 22, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/rick-famuyiwas-critically-acclaimed-film-dope-announced-as-opening-night-film\/\">RICK FAMUYIWA&#8217;S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILM, &#8220;DOPE&#8221;, SPONSORED BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ANNOUNCED AS OPENING NIGHT FILM (May 11, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/abff-promotes-greater-media-diversity-with-the-first-multicultural-television-media-expo-june-13-14-in-nyc\/\">AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL PROMOTES GREATER MEDIA DIVERSITY WITH THE UNVEILING OF THE FIRST MULTICULTURAL TELEVISION &#038; MEDIA EXPO JUNE 13 &#038; 14 IN NEW YORK CITY (March 13, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-2015-american-black-film-festival-announces-actress-taraji-p-henson-as-celebrity-ambassador\/\">THE 2015 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ACTRESS TARAJI P. HENSON AS CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR (March 4, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-abff-launches-talent-competitions-in-partnership-with-hbo-comcast-nbcuniversal-and-mcdonalds\/\">THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF  LAUNCHES AN ARRAY OF TALENT COMPETITIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HBO\u00ae, COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL AND MCDONALD&#8217;S (February 19, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/mcdonalds-and-abff-challenge-rising-filmmakers-to-show-lovin-through-national-video-competition\/\">McDonald&#8217;s and the American Black Film Festival Challenge Rising Filmmakers to Show Lovin&#8217; through a National Video Competition (February 10, 2015)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2014<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/black-enterprise-ceo-film-life-ceo-join-forces-to-form-abff-ventures\/\">Black Enterprise CEO Earl \u201cButch\u201d Graves, Film Life Inc. CEO Jeff Friday Join Forces to Form ABFF Ventures (December 4,   2014)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/abff-announces-2015-dates-and-host-city\/\">ABFF Announces 2015 Dates &#038; Host City (November 19, 2014)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2013<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/17th-annual-american-black-film-festival-abff-culminates-with-the-announcement-of-the-2013-award-winners\/\">17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Culminates with the Announcement of the 2013 Award Winners (June 24, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/world-premiere-of-kevin-hart-let-me-explain-to-close-17th-annual-american-black-film-festival-as-part-of-festivals-overall-official-line-up\/\">World Premiere of <em>Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain<\/em> to Close 17th Annual American Black Film Festival as Part of Festival&#8217;s Overall Official Line-up (June 4, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-lifes-17th-annual-american-black-film-festival-announces-a-conversation-with-the-talented-and-dynamic-regina-king\/\">Film Life&#8217;s 17th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces &#8220;A Conversation With&#8221; The Talented And Dynamic Regina King (May 1, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-17th-annual-american-black-film-festival-abff-announces-finalists-in-the-comedy-wings-competition\/\">The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces Finalists in The Comedy Wings Competition (April 22, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/gmc-tv-seeks-screenwriters-for-the-third-annual-gmc-faith-and-family-screenplay-competition-at-the-abff\/\">GMC TV Seeks Screenwriters for the Third Annual GMC Faith and Family Screenplay Competition at the American Black Film Festival (March 25, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/concert-flick-kevin-hart-let-me-explain-will-make-its-national-premiere-at-the-17th-annual-abff-as-the-closing-night-film\/\">Concert Flick &#8216;Kevin Hart: LET ME EXPLAIN&#8217; Will Make its National Premiere at the 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) as the Closing Night Film (March 8, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-17th-annual-abff-partners-with-amc-theatres-to-feature-distribution-deal-for-narrative-feature-winner\/\">The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Partners With Amc Theatres<sup>&#174;<\/sup> To Feature Distribution Deal For Narrative Feature Winner (March 4, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-17th-annual-abff-raring-to-discover-the-next-best-web-series\/\">The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Raring To Discover The Next Best Web Series (February 21, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-life-inc-launches-abff-movie-review-a-new-weekly-movie-critique-of-hollywood-releases\/\">Film Life Inc. Launches &#8220;ABFF Movie Review,&#8221; A New Weekly Movie Critique Of Hollywood Releases (February 6, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/macys-salutes-gordon-parks-an-american-master-in-celebration-of-black-history-month\/\">Macy&#8217;s Salutes Gordon Parks, An American Master, In Celebration Of Black History Month (February 4, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-17th-annual-abff-launches-the-comedy-wings-competition-and-seeks-to-discover-the-next-great-comedian\/\" >The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Launches The Comedy Wings Competition and Seeks to Discover the Next Great Comedian (January 10, 2013)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2012<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-17th-annual-abff-is-now-accepting-entries-for-the-star-project-acting-competition\/\" >The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is Now Accepting Entries for the &#8216;Star Project&#8217; Acting Competition (December 20, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-abff-announces-2013-dates-and-ambassador-omari-hardwick\/\" >The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces 2013 Dates and Ambassador Omari Hardwick (November 16, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-qanda-show-a-brand-new-edgy-sketch-comedy-webisode-series-debuts-on-filmlifetv\/\" >&#8220;The Q&#38;A Show,&#8221; a Brand New Edgy Sketch Comedy Webisode Series Debuts on www.filmlifetv.com (July 5, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-16th-annual-abff-wrapped-up-a-package-of-provacative-films-concluding-with-the-winners-circle\/\" >The 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Wrapped Up a Package of Provacative Films Concluding with &#8220;The Winners Circle,&#8221; a Presentation of Awards and Accolades to Rising Talent and Filmmakers (June 29, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/aspire-presents-abff-independent-networks-first-series-to-present-the-best-in-new-independent-african-american-filmmaking-each-week\/\" >ASPiRE Presents &#8220;ABFF INDEPENDENT&#8221;, Network&#8217;s First Series to Present the Best in New Independent African-American Filmmaking Each Week (June 25, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/fox-searchlight-pictures-and-cinereach-beasts-of-the-southern-wild-continues-its-magical-journey-opening-film-lifes-16th-annual-abff\/\" >Fox Searchlight Pictures &#38; Cinereach &#8220;BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD&#8221; continues its magical journey opening Film Life&#8217;s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) (June 4, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-16th-annual-abff-to-host-a-special-evening-in-celebration-of-the-hit-film-think-like-a-man\/\" >The 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) to Host a Special Evening in Celebration of the Hit Film &#8220;Think Like a Man&#8221; (May 31, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-life-inc-launches-first-ever-webisode-challenge-to-showcase-promising-online-content-at-the-16th-annual-abff\/\" >Film Life, Inc. Lauches First-ever Webisode Challenge to Showcase Promising Online Content at the 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (May 24, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/gmc-tv-announces-finalists-in-2012-gmc-faith-and-family-screenplay-competition\/\" >GMC TV Announces Finalists in 2012 GMC Faith and Family Screenplay Competition (May 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/kimberly-elise-isaiah-washington-common-s-epatha-merkerson-are-among-the-stellar-list-of-grand-jury-nods-from-film-lifes-16th-annual-abff\/\" >Kimberly Elise, Isaiah Washington, Common &#38; S. Epatha Merkerson are among the stellar list of Grand Jury nods from Film Life&#8217;s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (May 15, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-contradictions-of-fair-hope-and-the-desean-jackson-story-are-among-film-lifes-16th-abff-documentary-competition-selections\/\" >S. Epatha Merkerson&#8217;s &#8216;THE CONTRADICTIONS OF FAIR HOPE&#8217; and The Desean Jackson Story &#8216;THINK NFL, LOVE DAD&#8217; are among Film Life&#8217;s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival documentary competition selections (May 15, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-lifes-16th-annual-american-black-film-festival-announces-the-hbo-short-film-award-competition-selections\/\" >Film Life&#8217;s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces the HBO<sup>&#174;<\/sup> Short Film Award Competition Selections (May 11, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-lifes-16th-annual-american-black-film-festival-announces-the-2012-star-project-grand-prize-winners-sherial-mckinney-and-robert-hunter\/\" >Film Life&#8217;s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces the 2012 Star Project Grand Prize Winners &#8211; Sherial Mckinney and Robert Hunter (May 4, 2012)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2011<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-life-inc-s-15th-annual-american-black-film-festival-announces-the-2011-star-project-winners-and-finalists-with-first-time-sponsorship-by-nbcuniversal\/\" >Film Life, Inc.&#8217;s 15th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces the 2011 Star Project Winners and Finalists with First-time Sponsorship by NBCUniversal (July 17, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-lifes-15th-abff-sponsor-lineup-enhanced-festivalgoer-experience-supported-independent-filmmakers-artists-and-black-cinema\/\" >Film Life&#8217;s 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Sponsor Lineup Enhanced Festivalgoer Experience, Supported Independent Filmmakers, Artists and Black Cinema (July 14, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/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\/\" >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 (July 11, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-15th-annual-american-black-film-festival-abff-announces-its-master-class-lineup-with-acclaimed-industry-experts-michael-elliot-bill-duke-and-robert-townsend\/\" >The 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces its &#8220;Master Class&#8221; Lineup with Acclaimed Industry Experts Michael Elliot, Bill Duke and Robert Townsend (May 27, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/emmy-award-winning-producer-and-director-keenen-ivory-wayans-to-be-honored-at-the-15th-annual-abff\/\" >Emmy Award-winning Producer &#38; Director Keenen Ivory Wayans to be Honored at the 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) (May 19, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-abff-founder-jeff-friday-has-announced-the-return-of-the-pro-hollywood-initiative-to-the-15th-annual-festival\/\" >The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Founder, Jeff Friday, Has Announced the Return of the Pro-hollywood Initiative (PHI) to the 15th Annual Festival (May 10, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/15th-annual-american-black-film-festival-kicks-off-3rd-annual-star-project\/\" >15th Annual American Black Film Festival Kicks Off 3rd Annual Star Project (March 7, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-lifes-american-black-film-festival-celebrates-15-years-announces-dates-and-call-for-entries\/\" >Film Life&#8217;s American Black Film Festival Celebrates 15 Years, Announces Dates and Call For Entries (February 2, 2011)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2010<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-14th-abff-wrapped-up-a-star-studded-week-of-events-with-abff-honors-an-award-show-recognizing-aspiring-talent-and-filmmakers\/\" >The 14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Wrapped Up a Star-Studded Week of Events with ABFF Honors, an Award Show Recognizing Aspiring Talent and Filmmakers (June 28,2010)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-14th-abff-announces-its-festival-line-up\/\" >The 14th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces its Festival Line-up and Screening of Takers, As Opening Night Selection &#8211; Stomp the Yard: Homecoming to Debut as the Centerpiece Film &#8211; Festival Competition Awards Totaling $50,000  (June 10, 2010)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-city-of-miamis-cra-to-participate-as-host-sponsors-of-the-14th-annual-abff-as-part-of-their-film-industry-outreach-june-23-june-27-2010\/\">The City of Miami&#8217;s Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) to Participate as Host Sponsors of the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival as Part of their Film Industry Outreach &#8212; June 23-June 27, 2010 (June 2010)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/oscar-nominated-producer-director-lee-daniels-to-be-honored-at-the-14th-annual-american-black-film-festival\/\">Oscar Nominated Producer &#8211; Director Lee Daniels To Be Honored at the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival.  (May 20, 2010)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-lifes-14th-annual-abff-to-kick-off-a-groundbreaking-workshop-for-professional-athletes\/\">Film Life&#8217;s 14th Annual American Film Festival (ABFF) to Kick Off a Groundbreaking Workshop for Professional Athletes (April 28, 2010)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/idris-elba-named-ambassador-of-the-14th-annual-american-black-film-festival-festival-to-be-held-june-23-26-in-miami-fl\/\">Idris Elba Named Ambassador of the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival.  Festival to be held June 23-26 in Miami, FL (March 23, 1010)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2009<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/robert-townsends-the-ultimate-pitch-master-class-tour-kicked-off-in-new-york-city\/\">Robert Townsend&#8217;s &#8220;The Ultimate Pitch Master Class&#8221; Tour Kicked Off in New York City (December 2, 2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-lifes-american-black-film-festival-announces-2010-dates-and-call-for-entries\/\">Film Life&#8217;s American Black Film Festival Announces 2010 Dates and Call for Entries (November 24, 2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-13th-annual-american-black-film-festival-culminates-with-awards-presentation-a-private-community-reception-and-screening-of-pastor-brown\/\">The 13th Annual American Black Film Festival Culminates with Awards Presentation, a Private Community Reception and Screening of <em>Pastor Brown<\/em> (June 30,2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-13th-annual-american-black-film-festival-culminates-with-its-awards-presentation-and-screening-of-black-dynamite\/\">The 13th Annual American Black Film Festival Culminates with its Awards Presentation and Screening of &#8220;Black Dynamite&#8221; (June 29,2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/2009-american-black-film-festival-announces-film-sections-deadlines-and-awards\/\">2009 American Black Film Festival Announces Film Sections, Deadlines and Awards (March 20,2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-life-launches-the-star-project\/\">Film Life Launches The <em>Star Project<\/em>  (March 5, 2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/american-black-film-festival-returns-to-the-beach\/\">American Black Film Festival Returns to the Beach (March 2, 2009)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2008<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/abff-culminates-with-the-awards-presentation-and-world-premiere-of-hbos-the-blacklist-at-the-wga-theater-in-los-angeles\/\">American Black Film Festival culminates with the Awards Presentation and world premiere of HBO&#8217;s The Blacklist on Sunday, August 10, at the WGA Theater in Los Angeles. (August 11, 2008)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/tickets-and-passes-for-12th-annual-american-black-film-festival-on-sale-now-festival-opens-august-7-in-los-angeles\/\">Tickets and Passes for 12th Annual American Black Film Festival On Sale Now! &#8211; Festival opens August 7 in Los Angeles  (July 11, 2008)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/anthony-mackie-is-named-2008-american-black-film-festival-ambassador-festival-to-open-in-los-angeles-august-7-10-2008\/\">Anthony Mackie is named 2008 American Black Film Festival Ambassador &#8211; Festival to open in Los Angeles August 7-10, 2008 (May 25, 2008)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/award-winning-family-film-gettin-grown-to-be-released-on-the-american-black-film-festival-dvd-series-label\/\">Award-Winning Family Film GETTIN&#8217; GROWN To Be Released On The American Black Film Festival DVD Series Label (April 16, 2008)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/2008-american-black-film-festival-announces-dates-and-calls-for-submissions\/\">2008 American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls For Submissions (April 1, 2008)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2007<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/2007-american-black-film-festival-announces-festival-award-winners\/\">2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Festival Award Winners (October 28, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/tickets-and-passes-for-11th-annual-american-black-film-festival-on-sale-now\/\">Tickets and Passes for 11th Annual American Black Film Festival On Sale Now! (September 25, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/2007-american-black-film-festival-announces-sponsors\/\">2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Sponsors (September 25, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/anthony-anderson-is-named-ambassador-of-the-2007-american-black-film-festival\/\">Anthony Anderson is Named Ambassador of the 2007 Americal Black Film Festival (August 27, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/2007-american-black-film-festival-announces-film-sections-competitions-and-awards\/\">2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Film Sections, Competitions &#38; Awards (July 26, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/home-box-office-opens-10th-annual-hbo-short-film-award-call-for-entry\/\">Home Box Office Opens 10th Annual HBO Short Film Award Call For Entry (May 17, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/2007-american-black-film-festival-announces-dates-and-calls-for-submissions\/\">2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls for Submissions (April 19, 2007)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2006<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-10th-anniversary-of-the-film-life-and-hbo-american-black-film-festival-wraps-with-abff-independent-film-award-ceremony\/\">The 10th Anniversary of the Film Life and HBO American Black Film Festival Wraps with ABFF Independent Film Award Ceremony (July 24,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-life-and-hbos-american-black-film-festival-announces-2006-official-film-selections\/\">Film Life and HBO&#8217;s American Black Film Festival Announces 2006 Official Film Selections (July 10,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/award-winning-actor-cuba-gooding-jr-to-headline-the-2006-american-black-film-festival\/\">Award-Winning Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. To Headline the 2006 American Black Film Festival (June 27,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/american-black-film-festival-announces-2006-jury-members\/\">American Black Film Festival Announces 2006 Jury Members (June 16,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/hbo-short-film-award-finalists-selected-to-compete-at-film-life-hbo-american-black-film-festival\/\">HBO Short Film Award Finalists Selected to Compete at Film Life &#38; HBO American Black Film Festival (June 5,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/axe-black-filmmakers-series-finalists-films-to-premiere-at-american-black-film-festival\/\">AXE Black Filmmaker&#8217;s Series Finalists&#8217; Films to Premiere at American Black Film Festival (May 31,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-life-and-hbo-american-black-film-festival-garners-major-sponsorship-support-in-10th-year\/\">Film Life &#38; HBO American Black Film Festival Garners Major Sponsorship Support in 10th Year (May 9,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/2006-film-life-and-hbo-american-black-film-festival-announces-film-sections-and-competitions\/\">2006 Film Life &#38; HBO American Black Film Festival Announces Film Sections and Competitions (March 21,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/american-black-film-festival-announces-dates-and-calls-for-submissions\/\">American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls for Submissions (February 7,2006)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2005<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-film-life-and-hbo-american-black-film-festival-culminates-in-hollywood-style-with-the-independent-film-awards\/\">The Film Life and HBO American Black Film Festival Culminates in Hollywood Style with the Independent Film Awards (July 19, 2005)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/melvin-van-peebles-trailblazer-award-to-be-presented-at-9th-annual-american-black-film-festival\/\">Melvin Van Peebles Trailblazer Award To Be Presented At 9th Annual American Black Film Festival (March 22,2005)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2004<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-life-announces-2005-dates-for-ninth-annual-american-black-film-festival\/\">Film Life Announces 2005 Dates For Ninth Annual American Black Film Festival (December 10, 2004)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-lifes-8th-annual-american-black-film-festival-to-feature-a-diverse-slate-of-independent-films-including-14-world-premieres\/\">Film Life&#8217;s 8th Annual American Black Film Festival To Feature A Diverse Slate Of Independent Films Including 14 World Premieres (July 7, 2004)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/american-black-film-festival-celebrates-eight-years-of-corporate-support-and-success\/\">American Black Film Festival Celebrates Eight Years Of Corporate Support And Success (June 15, 2004) <\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-life-movie-awards-announces-2004-nominees\/\">Film Life Movie Awards Announces 2004 Nominees (May 17, 2004)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-life-movie-awards-announce-2004-honorees\/\">Film Life Movie Awards Announce 2004 Honorees (March 21, 2004)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/film-life-announces-2004-dates-for-eighth-annual-american-black-film-festival\/\">Film Life Announces 2004 Dates for Eighth Annual American Black Film Festival (February 4, 2004)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2003<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/american-black-film-festival-concludes-in-south-beach-with-gala-film-life-movie-awards-show\/\">American Black Film Festival Concludes in South Beach with Gala Film Life Movie Awards Show (June 27, 2003)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-american-black-film-festival-announces-2003-honorees-russell-simmons-and-gabrielle-union\/\">The American Black Film Festival Announces 2003 Honorees Russell Simmons and Gabrielle Union (May 30, 2003)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/seventh-annual-american-black-film-festival-to-be-held-in-south-beach-florida-june-18-22-2003\/\">Seventh Annual American Black Film Festival to be held in South Beach, Florida June 18-22, 2003 (March 25, 2003)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/6th-annual-hbo-short-film-award-open-to-aspiring-black-filmmakers\/\">6th Annual HBO Short Film Award Open to Aspiring Black Filmmakers (February 13, 2003)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"noborder\"><a class=\"accordion-btn\" href=\"#\">2002<\/a>\r\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n<div class=\"bulleted-list-media\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"border-top:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/the-6th-annual-american-black-film-festival-announces-2002-award-winners\/\">The 6th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces 2002 Award Winners (July 8, 2002)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/major-media-organizations-to-present-panel-discussions-at-2002-american-black-film-festival-in-south-beach\/\">Major Media Organizations to Present Panel Discussions at 2002 American Black Film Festival in South Beach (June 6, 2002)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/additional-sponsors-sign-to-support-american-black-film-festival\/\">Additional Sponsors Sign to Support American Black Film Festival (April 8, 2002)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"border-bottom:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/6th-annual-american-black-film-festival-moves-to-miami\/\">6th Annual American Black Film Festival Moves to Miami (February 12, 2002) <\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Past Press Releases 2016 THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) ANNOUNCES ACTRESS REGINA HALL AS 2017 CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR December 15, 2016 21st ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2017 DATES October 20, 2016 STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF ENTERTAINERS CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL June 27, 2016 THE 20TH AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL 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