Event Lineup
The following offers a preview of the 2025 festival events, with more to be announced. Some events require a ticket purchase, others are exclusive to pass holders, and select events are free and open to the public. Follow us on social media for the latest updates.
Art & Culture
The South African Collective
A debut curatorial art exhibition spotlighting five dynamic visual artists from South Africa.
Presented by the Art in Black Foundation and curated by Allana Foster of Cur8Africa.
Thursday, June 12 | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday, June 13 | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 14 | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
New World Center – Clinton Ensemble Room
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the Art in Black Foundation to present The South African Collective—a debut curatorial art exhibition spotlighting five dynamic visual artists from South Africa. Open exclusively to festival attendees during the June 11–14 event in Miami Beach, this exhibition marks the inaugural fine art initiative of the Art in Black Foundation, founded by visionary young creative Ellis Friday. The South African Collective represents an exciting evolution in ABFF’s programming, expanding the festival’s cultural offerings to include global visual art in dialogue with Black film, media, and storytelling.