U.S. Narrative FeaturesFebruary 17, 2021
Submissions Closed
A competitive category showcasing feature-length U.S. films directed by or written and produced by persons of African descent. Selected films compete for Jury Awards, including Best U.S. Narrative Feature and Best Director. First-time directors of African descent are also eligible for the John Singleton Award for Best Debut Feature, presented by Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Eligibility Criteria
- Directed by, or written and produced by, persons of African descent.
- Primarily produced, financed, creatively led, and developed in the United States.
- Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Minimum runtime of 72 minutes.
- In English or with English subtitles.
- Completed post-production on or after January 1, 2025.
- Must not have been previously exhibited or licensed for broadcast, cable, or online exhibition prior to ABFF (May 27-31, 2026).