NICE CROWD presents - American Black Film Festival MIAMI BEACH - June 12-16, 2024 - Cool People. Hot Content.

Showcasing Black Talent. Discovering New Voices.

Now in its 28th year, the American Black Film Festival is an annual event that empowers Black artists and showcases a wide range of entertainment content made by and about people of African descent. An experience like no other, the festival brings together Black culture enthusiasts, executives and content creators from around the world for five days of screenings, talk events, exclusive parties and high-powered networking. Come join us for live in Miami Beach from June 12-16, followed by our virtual segment streaming on ABFF PLAY from June 17-24.

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Festival Founders Jeff & Nicole Friday and Creative Director Issa Rae
Best of the ABFF Awards winners holding awards
Gabrielle Union on the red carpet
Nicole Friday and Lena Waithe on stage at ABFF 2023
Cast of They Cloned Tyrone on stage
Jeff & Nicole Friday on the red carpet
The Legendary White Party
the Cast of Act Your Age taking a selfie
Let’s Get Candid with the Cast of Act Your Age panel
2023 Shoot Your Shot Casting Call
Hip House panel
The Lena Waithe Effect panel
HBO Short Film Awards
The Creator Cameo: How We The Culture Is Powering The Next Generation of Black Hollywood panel
Black & Unlimited: A Conversation on Black Fatherhood panel
Black & Unlimited: A Conversation on Black Fatherhood panel
red carpet arrivals
ABFF winner accepting award
Queen Latifah
Danielle Brooks
ABFF First Look: The Color Purple – A Bold New Take on a Beloved Classic panel
red carpet arrivals
on stage at ABFF 2023
celebrity panelists laughing together on stage
PASS OPTIONS

For the best festival experience, purchase your ABFF pass in advance. The earlier you purchase the more you save. Preregistration ends May 10.

MOVIES PASS $90 (OCT 10 - JAN 15)
SPLASH PASS $300 (OCT 10 - JAN 15)
DECO 29 BELOW PASS $440 (OCT 10 - JAN 15)
DECO PASS $550 (OCT 10 - JAN 15)
INDUSTRY PASS $1,375 (OCT 10 - JAN 15)
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINES - Early: November 15, Final: February 28
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Now accepting Narrative Features, Documentary Features, and Series.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Live in Miami Beach

INDIE FILMS
STUDIO PREMIERES
CENTERSTAGE TALKS
MASTERCLASSES AND SEMINARS
INDUSTRY NETWORKING
TALENT COMPETITIONS
SPONSOR ACTIVATIONS
EXCLUSIVE PARTIES
COMMUNITY EVENTS
PRODUCT SHOWCASES
2024 PARTNERS
Presenting Sponsors
Cadillac, Comcast NBCUniversal
Major Sponsors
City of Miami Beach, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
Official Sponsors
American Airlines, Sony Pictures Entertainment
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