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\r\n\r\nJoin Bruce Richmond \u2013 executive vice president, Production, for Home Box Office. Inc., responsible for supervising production on HBO original series, miniseries and films as well as Cinemax original series \u2013 for this dynamic class on all aspects of physical production inclusive of hiring, budgeting, scheduling and post.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nCatered breaks and celebrity meet & greet with Tichina Arnold (4 pm \u2013 5 pm). This event is a perk for Deco passholders.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nAn oasis amidst the festival for ABFF passholders to network and experience American Airlines’ brand of hospitality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nT. D. Jakes, one of the most influential voices in America, discusses his latest faith-genre film and television entertainment ventures, his extraordinary journey and how faith remains the center of his universe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Moderator: Shaun Robinson, journalist & author<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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<\/a>\r\n\r\nJoin comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell for a sneak peek of a new season’s fascinating exploration of this country, and the groups and subcultures that dwell within.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Moderator to be announced.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nAttend world premieres of dynamic new content by Black writers, directors and producers. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nAfter turbulence with their respective baby mamas and ex-wives forces them to take definitive action, four men attend a rehab for deadbeat dads that employs unusual methods to help them become true fathers. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Followed by a Q & A with the writer Keronda \u201cKiKi\u201d McKnight, director Carl Seaton and cast members including Malik Yoba, Wesley Jonathan, Robert Riley, Rick Gonzalez, Robert Ri’chard and Kandi Burruss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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<\/a>\r\n\r\nA new crop of diverse and highly talented actors are changing the complexion of our industry. Meet the players as we discuss and celebrate their work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Panelists include Teyonah Parris (Survivor’s Remorse, Chiraq<\/em>), Nikki Beharie (Sleepy Hollow<\/em>) Emayatzy Corienaldi (Miles Ahead<\/em>) and Aja Naomi King (The Birth of a Nation, How to Get Away with Murder<\/em>).<\/p>\r\n\r\n Moderator: Soledad O\u2019Brien, journalist & CEO (Starfish Media Group)<\/p>\r\n\r\n Join us for a conversation with stars from HBO hit series and hear how they\u2019ve made it onto many of television’s best shows and films! Plus enjoy an exclusive screening of the premiere episode of Ballers<\/em>, Season 2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Panelists include: Jacob Anderson (Game of Thrones<\/em>), Nathalie Emmanuelle (Game of Thrones<\/em>), Jazmyn Simon (Ballers<\/em>) and John David Washington (Ballers<\/em>). <\/p>\r\n\r\n Moderator: Bevy Smith<\/p>\r\n\r\n An undefeated boxer prepares for a game-changing fight. In order to win, he must zone out of the chaos, groupies, gambling and other distractions, including his family and friends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Followed by Q & A with director and ABFF alum Russ Parr and cast members Tyler Lepley, Sevyn Streeter and Jackie Long. <\/p>\r\n\r\n Acclaimed costume designer Ruth E. Carter (Roots, Selma, Lee Daniels\u2019 The Butler, Sparkle, Malcolm X<\/em>) discusses the collaborative process of planning the wardrobe for a film, and its powerful impact on story. Includes a preview of up-and-coming designer Laquan Smith.<\/p>\r\n\r\n The festival\u2019s star-studded closing night ceremony, announcing the 2016 award-winning films and filmmakers.<\/p>\r\n Host: Chris Spencer<\/p>\r\n\r\n Hennessy Cognac pays tribute to the ABFF\u2019s 20 Year Legacy<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TV Production – The HBO Way Master Class Instructor: Bruce Richmond, Executive Vice President, Production, and Gena Desclos, Senior Vice President Production, for Home Box Office (Master Class ticket required) June 18 | 9:00 am – 12 noon | Venue: Ritz Ballroom, Salon 2 & 3 Join Bruce Richmond \u2013 executive vice president, Production, for […]","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":0,"parent":2187,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-pagebuilder.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-5491","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/42"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5491"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8690,"href":"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5491\/revisions\/8690"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2187"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abff.com\/archive\/2018\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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June 18 | 5:00 pm | Venue: Colony Theatre<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nSpotlight Alumni Screening: RINGSIDE<\/em><\/h1>\r\n
Courtesy of TV One<\/span><\/h4>\r\n
June 18 | 5:00 pm | Venue: Regal Cinemas (Screen 18)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nThe Art of Storytelling Through Costume Design<\/h1>\r\n
Presented by Prudential Financial<\/span><\/h4>\r\n
June 18 | 5:00 pm | Venue: Ritz Ballroom, Salons 2 & 3<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nThe \u201cBest of the Festival\u201d Awards Ceremony<\/h1>\r\n
June 18 | 9:00 pm | Venue: Loews Hotel, Americana 3 & 4<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n\r\nHennessy Post-Awards Reception<\/h1>\r\n
June 18 | 11:00 pm | Venue: Loews Hotel, Americana Foyer<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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