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The 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Wrapped Up a Package of Provacative Films Concluding with “The Winners Circle,” a Presentation of Awards and Accolades to Rising Talent and Filmmakers

Highlights Included the HBO® Short Film Competition Winner, "Cherry Waves," and Russ Parr's "The Undershepherd" Taking High Honors for Best Narrative Feature, Best Director and Best Actress to Malinda Williams for "The Undershepherd" NEW YORK, NY, June 29, 2012 - In its 16th year, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), took place in Miami Beach, June 20th - June 23rd and was an unforgettable experience for this year's attendees. Festival-goers shared in the revelry and experienced a collective generosity of spirit that encouraged and inspired. The four-day festival was well-attended by talented rising actors and filmmakers who were honored for ...

ASPiRE Presents “ABFF INDEPENDENT”, Network’s First Series to Present the Best in New Independent African-American Filmmaking Each Week

ASPiRE PRESENTS "ABFF INDEPENDENT" Network's First Series to Present the Best in New Independent African-American Filmmaking Each Week Hosted by Omari Hardwick, the Two-Hour Show Premieres on the Network's First Day on Air, June 27, with a Double Episode Starting at 8 PM EST Atlanta, GA. - June 25, 2012 - ASPiRE, the new African-American television network from Magic Johnson Enterprises, today announced its first original series, "ABFF Independent." " The weekly two-hour show, hosted by actor Omari Hardwick ("Sparkle," "Dark Blue,") will present the best independent shorts, feature films and documentaries from emerging black artists, "ABFF ...

Fox Searchlight Pictures & Cinereach “BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD” continues its magical journey opening Film Life’s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF)

Closing the festival is the premiere of the 2011 gmc Faith and Family screenplay competition winner "Raising Izzie" NEW YORK, NY, June 4, 2012 - Film Life, Inc., today announced its opening and closing films for the 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) held in Miami Beach, FL, June 20 - 23. This year, "Beasts of the Southern Wild," will open the festival on Wednesday, June 20, while "Raising Izzie," which was the winner of the 2011 gmc Faith and Family Screenplay Competition, will close out the festival on Saturday, June 23. "Beasts of the Southern Wild," has been the most talked about film coming out of both Sundance and the Cannes ...

The 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) to Host a Special Evening in Celebration of the Hit Film “Think Like a Man”

Filmmakers Will Packer, Rob Hardy and Tim Story to join select cast members in celebration of the film's success NEW YORK, NY, May 31, 2012 - On Friday, June 22, at the 16th Annual American Black Festival in Miami Beach, FL, ABFF will celebrate the success of the hit film, "Think Like A Man" (Screen Gems) produced by Will Packer (Rainforest Films). This very special evening will feature a conversation with the film's producer, Will Packer, his business partner Rob Hardy, the film's director, Tim Story as well as select cast members. Jeff Friday, CEO of The Film Life Inc., and founder of ABFF, planned the evening as a celebration of the film's ...

Film Life, Inc. Launches First-ever Webisode Challenge to Showcase Promising Online Content at the 16th Annual American Black Film Festival

NEW YORK, NY, May 24, 2012 - Film Life Inc., today announced the launch of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Webisode Challenge taking place at this year's festival in South Beach Miami, FL, June 20th - 23rd. This inaugural competition is a national platform that will identify talented writers, directors and producers who demonstrate outstanding promise in creating episodic television ideal for broadcast on the Internet. This emerging genre, as well as the potential for success within the genre, has allowed for innovative opportunities for content creators to expand their ideas. Moreover, this, the first-ever ABFF Webisode Challenge, will ...

GMC TV Announces Finalists in 2012 GMC Faith and Family Screenplay Competition

2011 Winner "Raising Izzie" to Premieres on Closing Night at ABFF Before its Exclusive World Television Premiere on GMC Friday, July 21 ATLANTA, May 2012 - GMC TV, America's favorite channel for uplifting music and family entertainment, announced today the three finalists in the 2012 GMC Faith and Family Screenplay Competition. In the Meantime by Nzinga Kadalie Kemp, The Substance of Things Hoped For by Marc A. Cunningham and Kissed by the Sun by Ronice Johnson will each vie for the grand prize of $5,000. The contest, promoting the development of faith and family-friendly entertainment screenplays is a component of GMC's "Official Sponsorship" of ...

Kimberly Elise, Isaiah Washington, Common & S. Epatha Merkerson are among the stellar list of Grand Jury nods from Film Life’s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival

NEW YORK, May 15, 2012 - Film Life Inc., today announced the Narrative Features Competition selections and Grand Jury Award nominees for the 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) taking place in South Beach Miami, FL, June 20th - 23rd. Kimberly Elise, Isaiah Washington, Common and S. Epatha Merkerson are among the stellar list of thespians nominated to receive the Grand Jury prize for their work. The films in ABFF's 2012 Narrative Features section reflect a creative multiplicity which can be seen, felt and heard in controversy through rhythmic Jamaican patois (Better Mus' Come) to a young Parisian woman's search for her father (Elza). ...

S. Epatha Merkerson’s ‘THE CONTRADICTIONS OF FAIR HOPE’ and The Desean Jackson Story ‘THINK NFL, LOVE DAD’ are among Film Life’s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival documentary competition selections

Winner of the documentary competition to be presented with $5,000 NEW YORK, May 15, 2012 - Film Life Inc., today announced the documentary competition selections for the 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) taking place in South Beach Miami, FL, June 20th - 23rd. This year, the four documentaries featured in the festival showcase an eclectic mix of stories. From the culture of food within the African-American community, to following the career trajectory of a young athlete, these personal stories and viewpoints are what make the documentary competition so special to ABFF. One selected documentary will receive The Best Documentary Award ...

Film Life’s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces the HBO® Short Film Award Competition Selections

Winner of the 15th Annual HBO® Short Film Award Competition to be presented with $20,000 grand prize NEW YORK, May 11, 2012 - Film Life Inc., today announced the HBO Short Film Award competition selections for the 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) taking place in South Beach Miami, FL, June 20th - 23rd. The HBO® Short Film Award competition, which has been an integral part of the festival for 15 years, is one of the most prestigious platforms for emerging filmmakers. Five finalists' films are screened before the festival audience and each vie for a grand prize of $20,000. In addition, the films in competition will also be conside...

Film Life’s 16th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces the 2012 Star Project Grand Prize Winners – Sherial Mckinney and Robert Hunter

One grand-prize winner will receive a walk-on role on NBC's daytime drama "Days of our Lives" NEW YORK, May 4, 2012 - Film Life, Inc., announced that winners of its 16th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Star Project are Sherial McKinney of Sherman Oaks, CA and Robert Hunter of Cleveland, OH. Sponsored by NBCUniversal, this program is an international acting competition designed to spotlight emerging multi-cultural talent. The ABFF Star Project was launched in 2009 as part of the common goal to encourage serious pursuit of the craft by providing a platform for undiscovered actors while supporting their career advancement. The winners, ...