
About the Festival
Now celebrating its 29th year, the American Black Film Festival remains the preeminent event of its kind, empowering Black artists and spotlighting a diverse array of entertainment content created by and for individuals of African descent. An event like no other, the festival brings together enthusiasts of Black culture alongside industry executives and content creators from across the globe for five days filled with screenings, engaging talk events, exclusive parties, and invaluable networking opportunities.
This year’s festival, will take place from June 11-15 in Miami Beach.


Submit Your Work
The ABFF is dedicated to showcasing global film and television content created by and about people of African descent. Now accepting submissions for narratives, documentaries, series, and shorts.
Early deadline: November 15
Final deadline: February 28
Festival Highlights
HBO Short Film Award
HBO® Short Film Award
Red Carpet Premieres
Red Carpet Premieres
Television Series Previews
Television Series Previews
Artists Retrospectives
Artists Retrospectives
Creator Conversations
Creator Conversations
Industry Networking
Industry Networking
Best of The ABFF Awards
Best of The ABFF Awards
Master Classes
Master Classes
Panels
Panels
Seminars
Seminars
Exclusive Parties
Exclusive Parties
Because They're Funny Comedy Show
Because They’re Funny Comedy Show
The Best of Independent Cinema
The Best of Independent Cinema
Our Home in Miami Beach
Miami Beach, the vibrant host city of the American Black Film Festival for 20 years, perfectly reflects the festival’s commitment to creativity, community, and culture. With its stunning beaches, dynamic art scene, and world-class entertainment, Miami Beach offers an unparalleled backdrop for our celebration of Black excellence in film. Combining sun, style, and sophistication, this iconic city enhances the festival experience, making it the ideal setting for our world-class event.

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