Actor and comedian Deon Cole will return as host of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors set to take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
American Black Film Festival
NAME OF FESTIVAL: American Black Film Festival
SINCE: 1996
WHERE: Miami Beach, Florida, USA
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The ABFF film program is primarily composed of world premieres of narrative, documentary and short films. As such, it is the leading film festival in the world for African American and urban content. Since its inception, the ABFF has showcased more than 600 films, rewarding and redefining artistic excellence in independent filmmaking.
American Black Film Festival 2022 Announces Jury Award Winners
The 2022 American Black Film Festival announced the award winners, with Our Father, the Devil winning the prize for Best Narrative Feature.
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Watch Teaser Clip from LOVELY JACKSON, Matt Waldeck’s True Crime Documentary at American Black Film Festival
Rickey Jackson, returns to the actual prison where his 39-year journey of survival began in 1976 in the documentary Lovely Jackson.
American Black Film Festival 2020 Awards – CURTIS, DEATH OF A TELEMARKETER, MAURICE HINDS, Win Top Prizes
American Black Film Festival 2020 wrapped with Awards ceremony, – “Curtis,” “Death of A Telemarketer” and “The New Normal” won top prizes.
Barry Jenkins, Gabrielle Union and More Headline 2020 American Black Film Festival
The virtual edition of the 2020 American Black Film Festival will feature a robust slate of speakers including Barry Jenkins, Gabrielle Union and Lena Waithe.
American Black Film Festival Unveils 2020 Lineup with ‘Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn’ as Spotlight Film
The 2020 American Black Film Festival set to take place online will feature a spotlight screening of the documentary, Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn.
American Black Film Festival 2020 Goes Virtual
The 24th annual American Black Film Festiva set for August 21-30, 2020 will take place online at abff.com in the tradition of the live festival.
Coronavirus Forces Film Festivals Cancellations and Postponements (LIST)
The coronavirus is having a devastating impact on film festivals. San Francisco and RiverRun International Film Festivals have canceled.
Mary J. Blige Named 2020 American Black Film Festival Ambassador
Singer, actress Mary J. Blige will serve as the ambassador for the 2020 American Black Film Festival which will be held in Miami Beach June 17 to 21, 2020.
American Black Film Festival Announces Emerging Directors and Music in Motion Showcase 2019 Selections
The American Black Film Festival announced the films selected for Emerging Directors and Music in Motion Showcase at the 23rd edition of the festival taking place June 12-16, 2019 in Miami.
Meagan Good, “Lil Mama” Among Star Studded Cast in 25+ Films in Competition at 2019 American Black Film Festival
The 23rd American Black Film Festival announced the 2019 lineup of narrative features, documentaries and short films in competition. Films will screen in Miami from June 13 to 15.
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SUPERFLY to Open American Black Film Festival [Trailer]
The 2018 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will open with the festival’s premiere screening of Sony Pictures’ Superfly