Press Releases

New York, NY, August 27, 2007 - Today, actor Anthony Anderson was named ambassador for the 2007 American Black Film Festival (ABFF). The ABFF is the premier international marketplace for films that showcase the best new work by and about...

New York, NY, July 26, 2007 - Film Life's 11th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its film sections, competitions and festival awards. The ABFF is the premier international marketplace for films that showcase the best new work...

Five finalists to be chosen to compete for $20,000 grand prize at Film Life's 2007 American Black Film Festival in Los Angeles this October 25-29 New York, NY, May 17, 2007 - Home Box Office announced it is now accepting...

Festival Relocates to Los Angeles New York, NY, April 19, 2007 - Film Life's 11th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced its 2007 dates: October 25-29. The festival, which had been held for the past five years in South...

Loretta Devine Saluted for Best Performance by an Actor for Her Role in Dirty Laundry My Brother Takes Grand Jury Prize for Best Picture Pop Foul Wins HBO® Short Film Award Miami, Florida, July 24, 2006 - The Film Life...

10TH Anniversary Program Includes Narrative Features, Documentaries and Short Films New York, New York, July 10, 2006 - The Film Life & HBO American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its 2006 Official Film Selections and Invited Screenings, inclusive of...

Gooding to Appear in ABFF's "A Conversation With..." New York, New York, June, 27, 2006 - The Film Life & HBO American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced that Oscar® winning actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. will be the subject of...

Grand Jury Members Include Magic Johnson and S. Epatha Merkerson New York, New York, June, 16, 2006 - The Film Life & HBO American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the members of its 2006 Grand Jury and Documentary Jury....

Five filmmakers will vie for $20,000 grand prize to be awarded at festival's closing ceremony New York, N.Y., June 5, 2006 - Home Box Office has selected five finalists whose films will compete for the 2006 HBO Short Film Award...

Acclaimed director, F. Gary Gray, helps select three finalists to each receive up to $35,000 to produce their films Chicago, (May 31, 2006) - AXE, the makers of men's grooming products, is offering aspiring black filmmakers a seat in the...