Press Releases

October 2, 2023

NICE CROWD Names Issa Rae Creative Director for the 2024 American Black Film Festival

NICE CROWD, the preeminent events company showcasing BIPOC creators, today named writer, producer and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, Issa Rae, to the newly created position of Creative Director for the 2024......

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June 17, 2023

The 2023 American Black Film Festival Announces Best of the ABFF Awards

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced winners of the Best of the ABFF Awards, the premiere award ceremony honoring storytelling from the next generation of Black filmmakers......

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June 14, 2023

Nice Crowd Becomes the New Name of ABFF Ventures, as the Renowned Organization Expands Its Annual Line-Up of Events to Include Comedy, Health & Wellness, Food, Fine Art and More

ABFF Ventures – the company led by Jeff and Nicole Friday – that created the American Black Film Festival, now in its 27th year, and the acclaimed annual event, the ABFF Honors, today announced that ABFF Ventures will be.....

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May 31, 2023

The American Black Film Festival and The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Bring Hollywood Talent to Miami for Its 2023 Annual Community Day

The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will close out its five-day event with the annual Community Day taking place on Sunday, June 18, at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, from noon to.....

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May 22, 2023

The 2023 American Black Film Festival Announces HBO^® Short Film Award Showcase Finalists, Series and Voices of Culture Lineup

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today the selection of finalists who will compete in its Annual HBO^® Short Film Award Showcase and Series and Voices of Culture lineup. The 27th annual ABFF will take place....

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May 5, 2023

American Black Film Festival Announces 2023 Talks Series

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its 2023 Talks Series lineup, featuring conversations and panels with award-winning directors, producers, top-line talent, music composers and social media....

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April 27, 2023

American Black Film Festival Announces 2023 Spotlight Screenings Lineup

The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of spotlight screenings and world premieres. The festival will take place in Miami Beach June 14-18, followed by a virtual segment June 19-25 on....

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April 20, 2023

The 2023 American Black Film Festival Announces Official Feature and Documentary Lineup

The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of narrative and documentary features. This year's festival, which takes place live in Miami Beach June 14-18, followed by a virtual segment June 19-25....

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April 6, 2023

27th American Black Film Festival to Open with Netflix's THEY CLONED TYRONE

The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced it will open its 27th year with the upcoming Netflix satirical conspiracy caper film They Cloned Tyrone. The film stars Golden Globe winner John Boyega....

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February 13, 2023

American Black Film Festival Honors Announces 2023 Honorees

The 5th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors today announced the honorees of its annual awards ceremony that recognize excellence in the motion picture and television industry. The awards and recipients are....

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December 14, 2022

American Black Film Festival Honors Returns in 2023 to Celebrate Excellence in Hollywood

ABFF Ventures LLC today announced American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors will be held in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 5, with two-time Emmy-nominated writer, actor and comedian Deon Cole returning as host....

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November 2, 2022

Emmy®-Winning Writer, Producer and Actor Lena Waithe to Serve as 2023 American Black Film Festival Ambassador

ABFF Ventures LLC today announced Emmy Award^®-winning writer, creator, actor and founder of Hillman Grad Lena Waithe will serve as the ambassador for the 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF). As ambassador, Waithe....

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October 3, 2022

The American Black Film Festival Presents Business of Entertainment Conversation Series in Partnership with the City of Miami Beach

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, will present the second installment of its biannual Business of Entertainment Conversation Series on Thursday, October 13, 2022....

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September 20, 2022

American Black Film Festival Will Return to Miami Beach June 14-18, 2023, for Its 27th Year

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the 27th annual event will be held in Miami Beach June 14-18, followed by a virtual segment streaming on ABFF PLAY June 19-25, 2023. Submissions for the upcoming....

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September 14, 2022

American Black Film Festival Announces Lineup for Returning International Screening Series in London

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) – the leading event in the U.S. showcasing Black creative talent – today revealed its lineup of premieres, features, short films, panels, master classes and networking events for....

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July 26, 2022

The American Black Film Festival's International Screening Series Returns to the UK

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), premier platform in the U.S. showcasing films and series of Black Americans, travels to the U.K. September 16-18, 2022, for its international screening series....

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June 27, 2022

The 2022 American Black Film Festival Announces Best of the ABFF Awards

The 2022 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the Best of the ABFF Award winners. The spirited and inspirational presentation hosted by three-time Emmy-nominated actor....

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June 7, 2022

Issa Rae, Chanté Adams, Yahya Abdul- Mateen II, Kenya Barris, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Ben Crump, Michael Ealy, DeVon Franklin, Kasi Lemmons, Judge Greg Mathis, LisaRaye McCoy, Kyla Pratt, Trevante Rhodes, Kendrick Sampson, Robin Thede, Judge Lynn Toler, Susan Kelechi Watson, Salli Richardson Whitfield And More Topline Programming Slate For 2022 American Black Film Festival

The first hybrid edition of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), now in its 26th year, will feature a robust slate of speakers including....

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June 6, 2022

The American Black Film Festival and The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Join to Present ABFF’s Annual Community Day Showcase

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) today announced its Annual Community Day Showcase lineup....

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May 18, 2022

American Black Film Festival Reveals 2022 Spotlight Screenings Lineup

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of 12 spotlight screenings from its studio and network partners. The screenings include premieres and previews....

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May 2, 2022

Award-Winning Actress, Director, Writer, Producer and Multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe® Nominee Issa Rae to Serve As 2022 American Black Film Festival Ambassador

ABFF Ventures LLC today announced that multi-hyphenate star Issa Rae (Insecure) will serve as festival ambassador for the 2022 American Black Film Festival (ABFF)....

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April 27, 2022

The American Black Film Festival Announces 2022 Feature, Documentary and Web Series Lineup

The 2022 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of narrative and documentary features, and web series. This year's festival format returns....

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March 23, 2022

The American Black Film Festival Offers Studios Year-Round Opportunity to Reach Festival Audiences with Expansion of Its Content Platform ABFF PLAY

ABFF Ventures LLC, producer of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), today announced that its custom-built online platform, ABFF PLAY, has broadened the company's....

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March 10, 2022

American Black Film Festival Announces Industry Veteran Michael Quigley as Its Jury President for the 26th Annual Festival

ABFF Ventures LLC announced today that Michael Quigley, Executive Vice President of Content Acquisitions TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO and HBO Max at WarnerMedia, will serve as...

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February 17, 2022

The American Black Film Festival Launches the Business of Entertainment Conversation Series in Partnership with the City of Miami Beach

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, will present the first installment in its biannual Business of Entertainment Conversation...

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November 29, 2021

American Black Film Festival Culminates 25th Anniversary with Best of the ABFF Awards – A Celebration of Festival Winners

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the winners of the competitive film selections and talent pipeline programs during the Best of the ABFF Awards ceremony...

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November 2, 2021

The 2021 American Black Film Festival Celebrates Its 25th Year with a Wide-ranging Lineup of Spotlight Screenings, Talk and Networking Events Featuring Some of Hollywood’s Most Accomplished Artists and Content Creators

The 2021 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today unveiled its 25th anniversary program slate that highlights the festival’s commitment to showcasing exceptional Black content and...

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October 25, 2021

Oscar-winning Actress Halle Berry Returns to the ABFF as Ambassador for its 25th Anniversary

ABFF Ventures, LLC today announced Oscar-winning actress and director Halle Berry as ambassador for the 2021 American Black Film Festival (ABFF). Along with her ambassador functions...

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October 15, 2021

American Black Film Festival to Open Its 25th Year with Warner Bros. Pictures’ King Richard

ABFF Ventures LLC announced today that the 2021 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will open its milestone 25th year with Warner Bros. Pictures’ eagerly anticipated film...

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September 24, 2021

Finalists Announced for the 2021 American Black Film Festival's Annual HBO^® Short Film Competition

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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August 26, 2021

The 25th American Black Film Festival Shifts to an Online Global Event

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...

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August 16, 2021

The ABFF Announces 2021 Official Film Selections In Competition for its Milestone 25th Year

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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March 30, 2021

American Black Film Festival Announces Producer Will Packer as Its Jury President for 25th Anniversary Festival

Submissions Now Open for the 2021 American Black Film Festival Set for Miami Beach and...

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March 17, 2021

American Black Film Festival Ventures Appoints IMG to Develop and Market Cohesive Sponsorship Offering

ABFF Ventures LLC. today announced an exclusive commercial partnership with IMG, a global leader in events, media, fashion and sports, that...

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March 10, 2021

American Black Film Festival to Celebrate Milestone 25th Anniversary with In-Person and Virtual Programming to Reach a Global Audience

ABFF Ventures LLC., announced today that it will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) with a return to Miami Beach from November 3-7, and virtually...

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January 28, 2021

ABFF Launches New Comedy Festival to Showcase Up and Coming Multicultural Comedians and Comedy Writers

ABFF Ventures LLC., announced the launch of ABFF Comedy Festival, a new event dedicated to supporting emerging Black and Brown comedians and comedy writers...

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January 14, 2021

American Black Film Festival and IMDb Presents New Digital Series – Hollywood Homecoming – Premiering April 1, 2021

American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced a new series, Hollywood Homecoming, in collaboration with IMDb, the world’s most popular and authoritative source...

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2020 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL WRAPS WITH CELEBRATION OF WINNING FILMS AND FILMMAKERS VIA 'THE BEST OF THE ABFF AWARDS'

August 31, 2020

STACEY ABRAMS, KENYA BARRIS, MARY J. BLIGE, CURTIS '50 CENT' JACKSON, BARRY JENKINS, GABRIELLE UNION, LENA WAITHE AND MORE TOPLINE PROGRAMMING SLATE FOR 2020 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

August 6, 2020

AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FILM SLATE FOR 2020 VIRTUAL FESTIVAL

July 23, 2020

AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL GOES VIRTUAL

June 11, 2020

AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

March 24, 2020

MARY J. BLIGE TO SERVE AS 2020 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL AMBASSADOR

March 3, 2020

SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2020 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL'S HBO SHORT FILM COMPETITION

December 12, 2019

ACTOR AND COMEDIAN DEON COLE TO HOST THE 2020 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL HONORS ON FEBRUARY 23 IN LOS ANGELES

November 19, 2019

SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE ACQUIRES OBJECTS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS FROM THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

October 10, 2019

FIRST AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL GLOBAL FILM SERIES EVENT IN LONDON IS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

October 2, 2019

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2020 DATES AND CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS

September 27, 2019

ACADEMY AWARD^® AND BAFTA NOMINATED NAOMIE HARRIS SET TO OPEN THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL'S FIRST EVER GLOBAL FILM SERIES

September 25, 2019

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, LAUNCHES ABFF GLOBAL FILM SERIES IN LONDON

August 28, 2019

SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS WITH THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ON ITS "ABFF 365" DIVERSITY INITIATIVE

August 26, 2019

THE 2019 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL WRAPS WITH DIVERSE SLATE OF WINNING FILMS CONTENT CREATORS AND HISTORIC MOMENTS

June 17, 2019

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, 2019

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE 2019 EMERGING DIRECTORS AND MUSIC IN MOTION SHOWCASE SELECTIONS

May 20, 2019

THE SLATE OF FILMS IN COMPETITION ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2019 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

May 10, 2019

THE 2019 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS LINEUP OF PANELS, CONVERSATIONS AND SPOTLIGHT SCREENINGS

May 8, 2019

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL ABFF COMEDY WINGS COMPETITION

April 17, 2019

THE 'ABOUT WOMEN' GLOBAL INITIATIVE LAUNCHES AS A PANEL AT THE 2019 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

March 20, 2019

THE SOCIAL IMPACT SHOWCASE, A SECTION DEDICATED TO SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS FILMS, LAUNCHES AT THE 2019 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

February 13, 2019

NEW LINE CINEMA'S "SHAFT" SELECTED AS THE OPENING NIGHT FILM AT THE 2019 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

February 5, 2019

ACTRESS/PRODUCER LA LA ANTHONY WILL SERVE AS THE 2019 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL AMBASSADOR

January 25, 2019

FILM SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR THE 2019 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

January 24, 2019

ENTRIES OPEN FOR SECOND YEAR OF AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL & LIGHTBOX DOCUMENTARY INITIATIVE

August 2, 2018

THE 2018 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL WAS A SOLD-OUT AFFAIR

June 18, 2018

HBO ORDERS 'STORM OVER BROOKLYN' DOC FROM ABFF AND 'WHITNEY' PRODUCERS

June 18, 2018

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT SET FOR SUPERFLY -- ABFF'S PREMIERE SCREENING OF SONY PICTURES FILM, DIRECTED BY DIRECTOR X, TO BE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13

May 24, 2018

TV ONE ANNOUNCES FOURTH ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION FINALISTS

April 24, 2018

BLACK PANTHER DIRECTOR RYAN COOGLER RETURNS TO THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TO HEADLINE THE ABFF TALK SERIES

April 20, 2018

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) ANNOUNCE THE FINALISTS IN THE 6TH ANNUAL COMEDY WINGS COMPETITION

April 11, 2018

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) ANNOUNCES NEW WRITING COMPETITION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRUTV

April 5, 2018

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL AND LAUGH OUT LOUD NETWORK ANNOUNCE FILMMAKER FELLOWSHIP

February 28, 2018

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) DEVELOPS AN ARRAY OF TALENT PIPELINE PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HBO^®, COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL, TURNER AND TV ONE

December 20, 2017

TV ONE SPONSORS FOURTH ANNUAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION AT THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

December 20, 2017

THE 22ND ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) ANNOUNCES THE 2018 MASTER CLASS LINE UP WITH INDUSTRY VETERAN GLENDON PALMER AND CASTING DIRECTOR KIMBERLY HARDIN

December 12, 2017

THE 2018 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL HONORS ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR MOVIE AND TELEVISION SHOWS (DRAMA & COMEDY) OF THE YEAR

December 6, 2017

BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, TIFFANY HADDISH AND OMARI HARDWICK CONFIRMED AS HONOREES AT THE 2018 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL HONORS

November 29, 2017

FILM SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2018 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL: FILM COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY TOPS $100K FOR THE FIRST TIME

November 28, 2017

DIRECTOR AVA DUVERNAY TO RECEIVE THE INDUSTRY VISIONARY AWARD AT THE 2018 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL HONORS

November 14, 2017

ACTOR JAY ELLIS ANNOUNCED AS 2018 CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR

October 27, 2017

CREATORS SUMMIT, FILMS, CONVERSATIONS, PANELS AND RED CARPET EVENTS MADE THE 2017 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL THE MOST MEMORABLE YEAR EVER

June 18, 2017

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) AND LIGHTBOX ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO FOSTER DIVERSITY IN DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING

June 9, 2017

THE 2017 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FILMS IN COMPETITION AND DOCUMENTARY LINEUP

May 10, 2017

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) ANNOUNCE THE FINALISTS IN THE 5th ANNUAL COMEDY WINGS COMPETITION

April 21, 2017

TV ONE ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION FINALISTS

April 10, 2017

THE 2017 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES "ALL EYEZ ON ME" AS CLOSING NIGHT FILM SELECTION

March 29, 2017

THE 2017 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TO OPEN WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES’ GIRLS TRIP, STARRING REGINA HALL, TIFFANY HADDISH, WITH JADA PINKETT SMITH AND QUEEN LATIFAH

March 23, 2017

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES THE ABFF GREENLIGHTERS ACADEMY TO EDUCATE AND PREPARE STUDENTS FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IN FILM AND TELEVISION

March 17, 2017

TURNER PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TO LAUNCH NEW WRITING CONTEST

February 22, 2017

THE 2017 "BET PRESENTS THE AMERICAN BLACK FESTIVAL HONORS" ADDS TERRENCE HOWARD AS HONOREE WITH SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY KOFI SIRIBOE, JAY ELLIS, ALEXANDRA SHIPP AND KYLIE BUNBURY

February 6, 2017

BET NETWORKS, THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) AND HILTON TEAM UP TO GIVE A VIP EXPERIENCE TO A LUCKY WINNER TO THE 2017 BET PRESENTS THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL HONORS IN LOS ANGELES ON FEBRUARY 17

February 3, 2017

DENZEL WASHINGTON, ISSA RAE AND F. GARY GRAY CONFIRMED AS HONOREES AT THE 2017 "BET PRESENTS THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL HONORS"

January 31, 2017

ABFF AND BET NETWORKS TEAM UP TO ANNOUNCE THE 2017 TELEVISION AND MOVIE OF THE YEAR NOMINEES FOR "BET PRESENTS THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL HONORS"

January 26, 2017

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) ANNOUNCES ACTRESS REGINA HALL AS 2017 CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR

December 15, 2016

21st ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2017 DATES

October 20, 2016

STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF ENTERTAINERS CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

June 27, 2016

THE 20TH AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL WILL SCREEN A WIDE AND DIVERSE SELECTION OF NARRATIVES, DOCUMENTARIES, SHORT FILMS AND WEBISODES IN MIAMI, JUNE 15-19

June 1, 2016

“CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE” STARRING DWAYNE JOHNSON AND KEVIN HART, TO SCREEN AS OPENING NIGHT FILM AT THE 20TH AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ON JUNE 15, 2016 IN MIAMI

May 24, 2016

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TO LAUNCH "ABFF CREATORS SUMMIT"

April 25, 2016

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS LIST OF TALENT DISCOVERY PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HBO^®, COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL, TV ONE AND MCDONALD'S

March 15, 2016

McDonald's AND AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL RETURN WITH NATIONAL VIDEO COMPETITION FOR RISING FILMMAKERS

February 15, 2016

BET NETWORKS PARTNERS WITH THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TO PRODUCE THE 2016 ABFF AWARDS: A CELEBRATION OF HOLLYWOOD PREMIERING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD AT 8PM ET/PT

February 8, 2016

ABFF HONORS ANNOUNCES ITS "TELEVISION SHOW OF THE YEAR" AND "FILM OF THE YEAR" NOMINEES

January 20, 2016

Black Enterprise CEO Earl “Butch” Graves, Film Life Inc. CEO Jeff Friday Join Forces to Form ABFF Ventures

December 4, 2015

TELEVISION AND FILM PRODUCER WILL PACKER TO RECEIVE "DISTINGUISHED ABFF ALUMNI AWARD" AT THE 2016 ABFF HONORS

December 21, 2015

ACTRESS, SINGER AND AUTHOR DIAHANN CARROLL TO RECEIVE "HOLLYWOOD LEGACY AWARD" AT THE 2016 ABFF HONORS

December 14, 2015

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF ANNOUNCES ACTOR/ARTIST COMMON AS 2016 CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR

November 12, 2015

ACTOR AND COMEDIAN MIKE EPPS CONFIRMED AS HOST OF THE 2016 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF HONORS

October 27, 2015

GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU AND AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE FESTIVAL RETURN TO MIAMI JUNE 15-19, 2016

August 11, 2015

GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU JOINS AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TO ANNOUNCE THE FESTIVAL'S RETURN TO MIAMI IN JUNE 2016

August 07, 2015

TARAJI P. HENSON, JOE MORTON, TRACEE ELLIS ROSS, LORRAINE TOUSSAINT, LARRY WILMORE, JOHN SINGLETON, GAYLE KING AND MORE PARTICIPATE IN INTIMATE CONVERSATIONS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND MORE AT THE 2015 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

June 18, 2015

THE 19TH AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL WILL SCREEN A DIVERSE SLATE OF WEBISODES, NARRATIVES, DOCUMENTARIES AND SHORT FILMS IN NEW YORK CITY FROM JUNE 11-14

May 22, 2015

RICK FAMUYIWA'S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILM, "DOPE", SPONSORED BY THE MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ANNOUNCED AS OPENING NIGHT FILM

May 11, 2015

AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL PROMOTES GREATER MEDIA DIVERSITY WITH THE UNVEILING OF THE FIRST MULTICULTURAL TELEVISION & MEDIA EXPO JUNE 13 & 14 IN NEW YORK CITY

March 13, 2015

THE 2015 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ACTRESS TARAJI P. HENSON AS CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR

March 4, 2015

THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF LAUNCHES AN ARRAY OF TALENT COMPETITIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HBO^®, COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL AND MCDONALD'S

February 19, 2015

McDonald's and the American Black Film Festival Challenge Rising Filmmakers to Show Lovin' through a National Video Competition

February 10, 2015

Black Enterprise CEO Earl “Butch” Graves, Film Life Inc. CEO Jeff Friday Join Forces to Form ABFF Ventures

December 4, 2014

ABFF Announces 2015 Dates & Host City

November 19, 2014

17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Culminates with the Announcement of the 2013 Award Winners

June 24, 2013

World Premiere of Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain to Close 17th Annual American Black Film Festival as Part of Festival's Overall Official Line-up

June 4, 2013

Film Life's 17th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces "A Conversation With" The Talented And Dynamic Regina King

May 1, 2013

The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces Finalists in The Comedy Wings Competition

April 22, 2013

GMC TV Seeks Screenwriters for the Third Annual GMC Faith and Family Screenplay Competition at the American Black Film Festival

March 25, 2013

Concert Flick 'Kevin Hart: LET ME EXPLAIN' Will Make its National Premiere at the 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) as the Closing Night Film

March 8, 2013

The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Partners With Amc Theatres^® To Feature Distribution Deal For Narrative Feature Winner

March 4, 2013

The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Raring To Discover The Next Best Web Series

February 21, 2013

Film Life Inc. Launches "ABFF Movie Review," A New Weekly Movie Critique Of Hollywood Releases

February 6, 2013

Macy's Salutes Gordon Parks, An American Master, In Celebration Of Black History Month

February 4, 2013

The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Launches The Comedy Wings Competition and Seeks to Discover the Next Great Comedian

January 10, 2013

The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is Now Accepting Entries for the 'Star Project' Acting Competition

December 20, 2012

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces 2013 Dates and Ambassador Omari Hardwick

November 16, 2012

"The Q&A Show," a Brand New Edgy Sketch Comedy Webisode Series Debuts on www.filmlifetv.com

July 5, 2012

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

June 29, 2012

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

June 25, 2012

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

June 4, 2012

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

May 31, 2012

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

May 24, 2012

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

May 2012

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

May 15, 2012

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

May 15, 2012

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

May 11, 2012

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

May 4, 2012

Film Life, Inc.'s 15th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces the 2011 Star Project Winners and Finalists with First-time Sponsorship by NBCUniversal

July 17, 2011

Film Life's 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Sponsor Lineup Enhanced Festivalgoer Experience, Supported Independent Filmmakers, Artists and Black Cinema

July 14, 2011

The 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Concludes a Stellar Landmark Year with its Star-studded Culminating Event Recognizing Aspiring Talent and Filmmakers While Paying Tribute to Icons

July 11, 2011

The 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces its "Master Class" Lineup with Acclaimed Industry Experts Michael Elliot, Bill Duke and Robert Townsend

May 27, 2011

Emmy Award-winning Producer & Director Keenen Ivory Wayans to be Honored at the 15th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF)

May 19, 2011

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Founder, Jeff Friday, Has Announced the Return of the Pro-hollywood Initiative (PHI) to the 15th Annual Festival

May 10, 2011

15th Annual American Black Film Festival Kicks Off 3rd Annual Star Project

March 7, 2011

Film Life's American Black Film Festival Celebrates 15 Years, Announces Dates and Call For Entries

February 2, 2011

The 14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Wrapped Up a Star-Studded Week of Events with ABFF Honors, an Award Show Recognizing Aspiring Talent and Filmmakers

June 28,2010

The 14th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces its Festival Line-up and Screening of Takers, As Opening Night Selection - Stomp the Yard: Homecoming to Debut as the Centerpiece Film - Festival Competition Awards Totaling $50,000

June 10, 2010

The City of Miami's Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) to Participate as Host Sponsors of the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival as Part of their Film Industry Outreach -- June 23-June 27, 2010

June 2010

Oscar Nominated Producer - Director Lee Daniels To Be Honored at the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival.

May 20, 2010

Film Life's 14th Annual American Film Festival (ABFF) to Kick Off a Groundbreaking Workshop for Professional Athletes

April 28, 2010

Idris Elba Named Ambassador of the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival. Festival to be held June 23-26 in Miami, FL

March 23, 1010

Robert Townsend's "The Ultimate Pitch Master Class" Tour Kicked Off in New York City

December 2, 2009

Film Life's American Black Film Festival Announces 2010 Dates and Call for Entries

November 24, 2009

The 13th Annual American Black Film Festival Culminates with Awards Presentation, a Private Community Reception and Screening of Pastor Brown

June 30,2009

The 13th Annual American Black Film Festival Culminates with its Awards Presentation and Screening of "Black Dynamite"

June 29,2009

2009 American Black Film Festival Announces Film Sections, Deadlines and Awards

March 20,2009

Film Life Launches The Star Project

March 5, 2009

American Black Film Festival Returns to the Beach

March 2, 2009

American Black Film Festival culminates with the Awards Presentation and world premiere of HBO's The Blacklist on Sunday, August 10, at the WGA Theater in Los Angeles.

August 11, 2008

Tickets and Passes for 12th Annual American Black Film Festival On Sale Now! - Festival opens August 7 in Los Angeles

July 11, 2008

Anthony Mackie is named 2008 American Black Film Festival Ambassador - Festival to open in Los Angeles August 7-10, 2008

May 25, 2008

Award-Winning Family Film GETTIN' GROWN To Be Released On The American Black Film Festival DVD Series Label

April 16, 2008

2008 American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls For Submissions

April 1, 2008

2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Festival Award Winners

October 28, 2007

Tickets and Passes for 11th Annual American Black Film Festival On Sale Now!

September 25, 2007

2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Sponsors

September 25, 2007

Anthony Anderson is Named Ambassador of the 2007 Americal Black Film Festival

August 27, 2007

2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Film Sections, Competitions & Awards

July 26, 2007

Home Box Office Opens 10th Annual HBO Short Film Award Call For Entry

May 17, 2007

2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls for Submissions

April 19, 2007

The 10th Anniversary of the Film Life and HBO American Black Film Festival Wraps with ABFF Independent Film Award Ceremony

July 24,2006

Film Life and HBO's American Black Film Festival Announces 2006 Official Film Selections

July 10,2006

Award-Winning Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. To Headline the 2006 American Black Film Festival

June 27,2006

American Black Film Festival Announces 2006 Jury Members

June 16, 2006

HBO Short Film Award Finalists Selected to Compete at Film Life & HBO American Black Film Festival

June 5,2006

AXE Black Filmmaker's Series Finalists' Films to Premiere at American Black Film Festival

May 31,2006

Film Life & HBO American Black Film Festival Garners Major Sponsorship Support in 10th Year

May 9,2006

2006 Film Life & HBO American Black Film Festival Announces Film Sections and Competitions

March 21, 2006

American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls for Submissions

February 7, 2006

The Film Life and HBO American Black Film Festival Culminates in Hollywood Style with the Independent Film Awards

July 19, 2005

Melvin Van Peebles Trailblazer Award To Be Presented At 9th Annual American Black Film Festival

March 22, 2005

Film Life Announces 2005 Dates For Ninth Annual American Black Film Festival

December 10, 2004

Film Life's 8th Annual American Black Film Festival To Feature A Diverse Slate Of Independent Films Including 14 World Premieres

July 7, 2004

American Black Film Festival Celebrates Eight Years Of Corporate Support And Success

June 15, 2004

Film Life Movie Awards Announces 2004 Nominees

May 17, 2004

Film Life Movie Awards Announce 2004 Honorees

March 21, 2004

Film Life Announces 2004 Dates for Eighth Annual American Black Film Festival

February 4, 2004

American Black Film Festival Concludes in South Beach with Gala Film Life Movie Awards Show

June 27, 2003

The American Black Film Festival Announces 2003 Honorees Russell Simmons and Gabrielle Union

May 30, 2003

Seventh Annual American Black Film Festival to be held in South Beach, Florida June 18-22, 2003

March 25, 2003

6th Annual HBO Short Film Award Open to Aspiring Black Filmmakers

February 13, 2003

The 6th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces 2002 Award Winners

July 8, 2002

Major Media Organizations to Present Panel Discussions at 2002 American Black Film Festival in South Beach

June 6, 2002

Additional Sponsors Sign to Support American Black Film Festival

April 8, 2002

6th Annual American Black Film Festival Moves to Miami

February 12, 2002