Posted by editor@vimooz.com on August 27, 2008 under American Black Film Festival (ABFF) | 
Film Life wrapped up its 12th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) at the ABFF Awards Presentation that was held Sunday, August 10, 2008, at the WGA Theater in Los Angeles, CA. The festival hosted a week of independent film screenings, workshops, symposiums and exclusive networking events. Among Hollywood’s celebrity movers and shakers in attendance were: Halle Berry, Evan Ross, Lauren London, Tatiana Ali, Anthony Mackie(ABFF Ambassador), Holly Robinson Peete, Nate Parker, Angela Bassett, Lela Rochon, Loretta Devine, Mos Def, Rockmond Dunbar, Michael Ealy, John Singleton, Sanaa Lathan, Malik Yoba, Tina Andrews, Salli Richardson and Dennis Haysbert(ABFF Jury President).
The show was hosted by Niecy Nash of Comedy Central’s “Reno 911″ and the Style Network’s home makeover series “Clean House,” who kept the audience energized with her quirky and off-beat brand of comedy. Actors Richard T. Jones (Why Did I Get Married? “Judging Amy”) and Denise Boutte (Why Did I Get Married?) were also in attendance to present awards.
“The American Black Film Festival’s Awards continue to celebrate and honor independent films and filmmakers, as well as help fulfill our vision to provide new opportunities for emerging talent and introduce their work to a broad audience,” said Jeff Friday, ABFF Founder and President, and CEO, Film Life, Inc.
With the support of major U.S. corporations, the festival awards cash and other prizes. The 2008 award winners are as follows: Read more of this article »
Posted by editor@vimooz.com on August 9, 2008 under American Black Film Festival (ABFF) |
Actress Halle Berry addresses guests at the Opening Night Gala of the 12th American Black Film Festival at the WGA Theater on August 7, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.
Pictures of Halle Berry at the 12th American Black Film Festival
Posted by editor@vimooz.com on July 11, 2008 under American Black Film Festival (ABFF) |
Film Life’s 12th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will take place August 7-10, 2008, in Los Angeles, CA, with Exploring Black Romance and Sexuality in American Cinema as its theme. “The majority of American films, from PG to R have romance and sexuality either prominently featured or as the subtext. Black romance and sexuality are rarely part of the storyline in these films and realistic portrayals of how and whom we love are few and far between. We intend to explore the question ‘is Black romance taboo or too hot to handle?’” said Jeff Friday, CEO of Film Life, Inc. and founder and producer of the American Black Film Festival. “When you look at the leading actors or actresses in those films you will discover a disturbing fact, the story line rarely involves people of color. An internet search on IMDB found that of the roughly 350 films earning more than $100 million at the box office 50 of them had love scenes but not one of those scenes involved a person of color,” added Friday.
The ABFF is the premier international marketplace for films that showcase the best new work by and about people of African descent. The mission of the festival is to encourage collaboration and support between Hollywood and the independent film community through resource sharing, education, artistic collaboration and career development. “The ABFF takes its role as the voice of Black independent cinema very seriously,” said actor Anthony Mackie, who serves as the 2008 ABFF Ambassador. “If we are afraid to initiate the dialog, ask the questions and demand the answers, who do we expect will do it?” he continued. Read more of this article »
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