ABFF on Tour is a traveling exhibition of Black and urban-inspired independent films. Its mission is to promote the work of independent filmmakers to diverse communities while cultivating a theatrical market for independent Black cinema nationwide.

Conceived as a spin-off of the American Black Film Festival, this unprecedented tour will give you the opportunity to see films, which are typically limited to the film festival circuit, at your local movie theater. As an enhancement to the moviegoing experience, select screenings are followed by a Q&A session with the filmmaker or a cast member. ABFF on Tour will visit six to ten major cities each year.

The ABFF, founded in 1997, is a five-day retreat and international film market dedicated to strengthening the Black film community. Its film slate is primarily composed of world premieres, positioning it as the top film festival in the world for Black and urban content. Since its inception, the ABFF has screened more than 500 films and has rewarded and redefined artistic excellence in independent filmmaking.

The festival, held each year in South beach, attracts close to 3,000 film enthusiasts with a unique mix of celebrities, industry executives, media, corporate sponsors and aspiring artists. In addition to its film showcases, the ABFF is unsurpassed in its facilitation of networking and is committed to nurturing artists in a variety of disciplines by offering symposiums and educational workshops for actors, filmmakers and writers.

Driven by a commitment to cultivate audiences for independent films and promote cultural diversity within the motion picture industry, the ABFF has become a highly respected artistic institution and force in the commercial development of independent Black film.