Press Releases

Grand Jury Members Include Magic Johnson and S. Epatha Merkerson New York, New York, June, 16, 2006 - The Film Life & HBO American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the members of its 2006 Grand Jury and Documentary Jury....

Five filmmakers will vie for $20,000 grand prize to be awarded at festival's closing ceremony New York, N.Y., June 5, 2006 - Home Box Office has selected five finalists whose films will compete for the 2006 HBO Short Film Award...

Acclaimed director, F. Gary Gray, helps select three finalists to each receive up to $35,000 to produce their films Chicago, (May 31, 2006) - AXE, the makers of men's grooming products, is offering aspiring black filmmakers a seat in the...

HBO® Is Founding & Title Sponsor, Wal-Mart Is Presenting Sponsor, Time Warner, AXE Body Spray, Lincoln, Kodak and Boost Mobile Also Key Supporters New York, NY, (May 9, 2006) - Recognized as the premier international marketplace for Black and urban-inspired...

Competitions Provide for Broad Range of Independent Films with Prizes Worth Over $200,000 New York, NY, (March 21, 2006) - Film Life, Inc., today announced a diverse array of film submission categories for the 2006 Film Life & HBO American...

ABFF to Celebrate Its 10th Year in Miami, Fla., July 19-23, 2006 Deadline for Feature, Short & Documentary Film Entries is April 7 New York, NY, (February 7, 2006) - Film Life and HBO today announced the 2006 dates of...

Honors Handed to Mario Van Peebles, Warrington Hudlin and Winners of ABFF's Independent Film Competitions MIAMI, FL (July 19, 2005) - The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) wrapped up its 9th year with the ABFF Independent Film Awards, which honored...

Producer and Director Warrington Hudlin to Receive Honor New York, NY, March 22, 2005 - Award-winning film producer and Black Filmmaker Foundation (BFF) founder Warrington Hudlin will receive the Melvin Van Peebles Trailblazer Award at the 9th Annual American Black...

ABFF Returns to South Beach, Miami, July 13-17 to Showcase the Best in Independent Black Cinema New York, NY, December 10, 2004 - Film Life, Inc., today announced the dates and call for entries for Film Life's Ninth Annual American...

Presented by Time Warner, ABFF's Program Includes Industry-Focused Panels, Workshops and Special Events New York, NY, July 7, 2004 - Film Life's American Black Festival announced today its 2004 Official Selections comprised of a provocative selection of feature-length documentaries, including...