Press Releases

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Acquires Objects, Photographs and Documents from The American Black Film Festival

LOS ANGELES, (October 10, 2019) - Today, ABFF Ventures, LLC., announced that objects, photographs, documents and other memorabilia from The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) archives have been acquired by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture...

October 10, 2019October 16, 2019

First American Black Film Festival Global Film Series Event in London is a Resounding Success

October 2, 2019April 21, 2021

The American Black Film Festival Announces 2020 Dates and Calls for Submissions

ABFF Returns to Miami Beach June 17-21, 2020 with Presenting Sponsor, The Greater Miami Conventions & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) LOS ANGELES, CA, (September 27, 2019) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced its 24th annual Festival will return to...

September 27, 2019April 21, 2021

Academy Award® and BAFTA Nominated Naomie Harris Set to Open the American Black Film Festival’s First Ever Global Film Series

September 25, 2019April 21, 2021

The American Black Film Festival, in Partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Launches ABFF Global Film Series in London

August 28, 2019April 21, 2021

Sony Pictures Entertainment Partners with The American Black Film Festival on its “ABFF 365” Diversity Initiative

August 26, 2019April 21, 2021

The 2019 American Black Film Festival Wraps With Diverse Slate of Winning Films Content Creators and Historic Moments

June 17, 2019April 21, 2021

The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and The American Black Film Festival Partner for Annual Community Day Showcase on Sunday, June 16

June 6, 2019April 21, 2021

The American Black Film Festival Announces the 2019 Emerging Directors and Music in Motion Showcase Selections