Press Releases

American Black Film Festival Announces Industry Veteran Michael Quigley as Its Jury President for the 26th Annual Festival
March 10, 2022 ABFF Ventures LLC announced today that Michael Quigley, Executive Vice President of Content Acquisitions TNT, TBS...
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The American Black Film Festival Launches the Business of Entertainment Conversation Series in Partnership with the City of Miami Beach
February 17, 2022 The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, will present...
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American Black Film Festival Culminates 25th Anniversary with Best of the ABFF Awards – A Celebration of Festival Winners
November 29, 2021 The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the winners of the competitive film...
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American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces 2021 Program Slate for 25th Year
November 2, 2021 The 2021 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today unveiled its 25th anniversary program slate that highlights the festival's commitment to showcasing...
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Oscar-winning Actress Halle Berry Returns to the ABFF as Ambassador for its 25th Anniversary
October 25, 2021 ABFF Ventures, LLC today announced Oscar-winning actress and director Halle Berry as ambassador for the 2021 American Black Film Festival...
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American Black Film Festival to Open Its 25th Year with Warner Bros. Pictures’ King Richard
October 15, 2021 ABFF Ventures LLC announced today that the 2021 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will open its milestone 25th year with Warner Bros. Pictures’ eagerly...
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Finalists Announced for the 2021 American Black Film Festival’s Annual HBO® Short Film Competition
September 24, 2021 HBO announced today their selection of finalists who will compete in ABFF's 24th annual HBO® Short Film Competition. The 25th milestone festival will be...
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The 25th American Black Film Festival Shifts to an Online Global Event
August 26, 2021 The 2021 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will shift from a hybrid to a totally virtual event, it was announced today by Jeff Friday Media (JFM) and ABFF Ventures LLC...
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The ABFF Announces 2021 Official Film Selections In Competition for its Milestone 25th Year
August 16, 2021 Jeff Friday Media (JFM) announced today the lineup of official films in competition for its milestone 25th American Black Film Festival...
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American Black Film Festival Announces Producer Will Packer as Its Jury President for 25th Anniversary Festival
March 30, 2021 Submissions Now Open for the 2021 American Black Film Festival Set for Miami Beach and...
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