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The 14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Wrapped Up a Star-Studded Week of Events with ABFF Honors, an Award Show Recognizing Aspiring Talent and Filmmakers
LEE DANIELS WAS PRESENTED WITH THE CAREER ACHEIVEMENT AWARD AND PRIZES WERE HANDED OUT FOR FILMS IN COMPETITION. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED THE HBO® SHORT FILM COMPETITION WINNER, "STAG & DOE," IDRIS ELBA'S "LEGACY" WINNING BEST FILM AND GOLDEN BROOKS NAMED BEST...
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The 14th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces its Festival Line-up and Screening of TAKERS, As Opening Night Selection – Stomp the Yard: Homecoming to Debut as the Centerpiece Film – Festival Competition Awards Totaling $50,000
Stomp The Yard: Homecoming to Debut as the Centerpiece Film Festival Competition Awards Totaling $50,000 New York, NY (June 10, 2010) - The 14th Annual American Black Film Festival, taking place in Miami, June 23rd - 26th, today announced its...
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The City of Miami’s Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) to Participate as Host Sponsors of the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival as Part of their Film Industry Outreach — June 23-June 27, 2010
CRA to Host Trolley Service for American Black Film Festival participants June 24 and June 25, 2010, to the Overtown, Omni and Park West Redevelopment Districts. MIAMI, FL (June 2010) - The City of Miami's Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) have...
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Oscar Nominated Producer – Director Lee Daniels To Be Honored at the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival.
Festival to be held June 23-26 in Miami, FL NEW YORK, NY (May 20, 2010) - Film Life, Inc., Jeff Friday, is pleased to announce Oscar nominated Producer-Director Lee Daniels as honoree at the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival...
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Film Life’s 14th Annual American Film Festival (ABFF) to Kick Off a Groundbreaking Workshop for Professional Athletes
NEW YORK, NY (April 28, 2010) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will launch the Pro-Hollywood Initiative (PHI), a pilot program created to encourage professional athletes to explore careers in the motion picture industry. The program's main objectives are...
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Idris Elba Named Ambassador of the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival. Festival to be held June 23-26 in Miami, FL
Festival to be held June 23-26 in Miami, FL NEW YORK, March 23, 2010 - Film Life, Inc. names Actor Idris Elba Ambassador of the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), to be held in Miami, Florida, June 23-26,...
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Robert Townsend’s “The Ultimate Pitch Master Class” Tour Kicked Off in New York City
NEW YORK, NY (December 2, 2009) - More than 200 aspiring writers, directors and producers from as far away as Seattle, took part in acclaimed producer/director Robert Townsend's "The Ultimate Pitch Master Class" lecture series in New York recently. The...
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Film Life’s American Black Film Festival Announces 2010 Dates and Call for Entries
HBO® Continues as Founding and Premier Sponsor Festival to Spotlight Black Women in Hollywood. NEW YORK, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ - Film Life, Inc., announces the 14th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) to be held in Miami, Florida, June 23-26,...
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The 13th Annual American Black Film Festival Culminates with Awards Presentation, a Private Community Reception and Screening of Pastor Brown
The Roe Effect Wins the HBO® Short Film Award, Len Bias Wins Best Documentary and Mississippi Damned Wins Best Feature Miami, FL - June 30, 2009 - Film Film Life's 13th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced the winners...
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The 13th Annual American Black Film Festival Culminates with its Awards Presentation and Screening of “Black Dynamite”
The Roe Effect Wins the HBO® Short Film Award and Mississippi Damned Wins Best Narrative Feature Miami, FL - June 29, 2009 - Film Film Life's 13th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced the winners of their Independent Film...
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