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June 14, 2025
2025 American Black Film Festival Announces This Year's Best of ABFF Winners
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced winners of the 2025 Best of the ABFF Awards, the premiere award ceremony honoring storytelling from the next generation of Black filmmakers. Hosted by.......
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June 10, 2025
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.......
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May 22, 2025
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its 2025 Talks Series lineup, featuring conversations and panels with industry leading directors, producers, and talent, including Chris Paul, Jemele Hill, Gabrielle Union.......
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May 13, 2025
The 2025 American Black Film Festival Announces Official Narrative and Documentary Features Lineup
The The 29th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of narrative and documentary features, along with the opening night HBO Short Film Award Showcase. This year's festival will take place live.......
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April 22, 2025
The 2025 American Black Film Festival Announces "South African Stories" - A Short Film Showcase
The 29th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today a special presentation of short films titled "South African Stories" that highlights the artistry and perspectives of emerging South African filmmakers.......
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April 2, 2025
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), presented by NICE CROWD, and Walmart are proud to announce the winners of the third annual Black & Unlimited Fatherhood Project Director's competition. This powerful initiative.......
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January 30, 2025
The 2025 American Black Film Festival Announces Nia Long and Larenz Tate as Ambassadors
The 29th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today that Nia Long and Larenz Tate, stars of the 1997 iconic romantic drama Love Jones will serve as Ambassadors to the festival. As Ambassadors, Long.......
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December 11, 2024
American Black Film Festival Honors Announces 2025 Honorees & Show Date of February 17
The 7th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the honorees of its annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in the motion picture and television industry. Presented by NICE CROWD, the 2025.......
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June 15, 2024
2024 American Black Film Festival Announces This Year’s Best of ABFF Winners
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced winners of the 2024 Best of the ABFF Awards, the premiere award ceremony honoring storytelling from the next generation of Black filmmakers. Hosted by......
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June 10, 2024
The 28th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced that acclaimed artists Ava DuVernay and Kenya Barris will join festival creative director Issa Rae for "Creator Conversations." The live event will be held......
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May 30, 2024
The 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will conclude its five-day event with their annual Community Day in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau in Historic Overtown at the Black Archives......
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May 22, 2024
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its 2024 Talks Series lineup, featuring conversations and panels with industry leading directors, producers, and talent, including Nia Long, Meagan Good, and more......
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May 15, 2024
The 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today that this year’s Spotlight Screenings lineup will feature the world premieres of UnPrisoned (Season 2) with Kerry Washington; Wu-Tang Clan documentary......
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April 30, 2024
The 28th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the Retrospective: Celebrating the Legacy of Denzel Washington program which will take place on Saturday, June 15. This distinguished program is the first......
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April 29, 2024
Today, NICE CROWD's American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and Walmart's Black & Unlimited announced their continued collaboration to highlight the role of Black men within their families and communities through the......
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April 24, 2024
The 2024 American Black Film Festival Announces Official Narrative and Documentary Features Lineup
The 28th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of the narrative and documentary features. This year's festival, which takes place live in Miami Beach June 12-16, followed by an online segment......
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February 6, 2024
The 6th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today that Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Nat Geo's Genius: MLK/X, Chevalier) is the recipient of the 2024 Rising Star Award which is presented to a contemporary artist......
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January 24, 2024
American Black Film Festival Honors Announces 2024 Honorees & 2024 Show Date of March 3rd
The 6th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the honorees of its annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in the motion picture and television industry. Presented by NICE CROWD......
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October 2, 2023
NICE CROWD Names Issa Rae Creative Director for the 2024 American Black Film Festival
NICE CROWD, the preeminent events company showcasing BIPOC creators, today named writer, producer and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, Issa Rae, to the newly created position of Creative Director for the 2024......
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June 17, 2023
The 2023 American Black Film Festival Announces Best of the ABFF Awards
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced winners of the Best of the ABFF Awards, the premiere award ceremony honoring storytelling from the next generation of Black filmmakers......
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June 14, 2023
ABFF Ventures – the company led by Jeff and Nicole Friday – that created the American Black Film Festival, now in its 27th year, and the acclaimed annual event, the ABFF Honors, today announced that ABFF Ventures will be.....
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May 31, 2023
The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will close out its five-day event with the annual Community Day taking place on Sunday, June 18, at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, from noon to.....
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May 22, 2023
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today the selection of finalists who will compete in its Annual HBO® Short Film Award Showcase and Series and Voices of Culture lineup. The 27th annual ABFF will take place....
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May 5, 2023
American Black Film Festival Announces 2023 Talks Series
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its 2023 Talks Series lineup, featuring conversations and panels with award-winning directors, producers, top-line talent, music composers and social media....
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April 27, 2023
American Black Film Festival Announces 2023 Spotlight Screenings Lineup
The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of spotlight screenings and world premieres. The festival will take place in Miami Beach June 14-18, followed by a virtual segment June 19-25 on....
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April 20, 2023
The 2023 American Black Film Festival Announces Official Feature and Documentary Lineup
The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of narrative and documentary features. This year's festival, which takes place live in Miami Beach June 14-18, followed by a virtual segment June 19-25....
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April 6, 2023
27th American Black Film Festival to Open with Netflix's THEY CLONED TYRONE
The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced it will open its 27th year with the upcoming Netflix satirical conspiracy caper film They Cloned Tyrone. The film stars Golden Globe winner John Boyega....
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February 13, 2023
American Black Film Festival Honors Announces 2023 Honorees
The 5th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors today announced the honorees of its annual awards ceremony that recognize excellence in the motion picture and television industry. The awards and recipients are....
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December 14, 2022
American Black Film Festival Honors Returns in 2023 to Celebrate Excellence in Hollywood
ABFF Ventures LLC today announced American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors will be held in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 5, with two-time Emmy-nominated writer, actor and comedian Deon Cole returning as host....
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November 2, 2022
ABFF Ventures LLC today announced Emmy Award®-winning writer, creator, actor and founder of Hillman Grad Lena Waithe will serve as the ambassador for the 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF). As ambassador, Waithe....
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October 3, 2022
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, will present the second installment of its biannual Business of Entertainment Conversation Series on Thursday, October 13, 2022....
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September 20, 2022
American Black Film Festival Will Return to Miami Beach June 14-18, 2023, for Its 27th Year
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the 27th annual event will be held in Miami Beach June 14-18, followed by a virtual segment streaming on ABFF PLAY June 19-25, 2023. Submissions for the upcoming....
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September 14, 2022
American Black Film Festival Announces Lineup for Returning International Screening Series in London
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) – the leading event in the U.S. showcasing Black creative talent – today revealed its lineup of premieres, features, short films, panels, master classes and networking events for....
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July 26, 2022
The American Black Film Festival's International Screening Series Returns to the UK
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), premier platform in the U.S. showcasing films and series of Black Americans, travels to the U.K. September 16-18, 2022, for its international screening series....
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June 27, 2022
The 2022 American Black Film Festival Announces Best of the ABFF Awards
The 2022 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the Best of the ABFF Award winners. The spirited and inspirational presentation hosted by three-time Emmy-nominated actor....
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June 7, 2022
The first hybrid edition of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), now in its 26th year, will feature a robust slate of speakers including....
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June 6, 2022
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) today announced its Annual Community Day Showcase lineup....
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May 18, 2022
American Black Film Festival Reveals 2022 Spotlight Screenings Lineup
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of 12 spotlight screenings from its studio and network partners. The screenings include premieres and previews....
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May 2, 2022
ABFF Ventures LLC today announced that multi-hyphenate star Issa Rae (Insecure) will serve as festival ambassador for the 2022 American Black Film Festival (ABFF)....
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April 27, 2022
The American Black Film Festival Announces 2022 Feature, Documentary and Web Series Lineup
The 2022 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of narrative and documentary features, and web series. This year's festival format returns....
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March 23, 2022
ABFF Ventures LLC, producer of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), today announced that its custom-built online platform, ABFF PLAY, has broadened the company's....
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March 10, 2022
ABFF Ventures LLC announced today that Michael Quigley, Executive Vice President of Content Acquisitions TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO and HBO Max at WarnerMedia, will serve as...
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February 17, 2022
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, will present the first installment in its biannual Business of Entertainment Conversation...
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November 29, 2021
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the winners of the competitive film selections and talent pipeline programs during the Best of the ABFF Awards ceremony...
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November 2, 2021
The 2021 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today unveiled its 25th anniversary program slate that highlights the festival’s commitment to showcasing exceptional Black content and...
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October 25, 2021
Oscar-winning Actress Halle Berry Returns to the ABFF as Ambassador for its 25th Anniversary
ABFF Ventures, LLC today announced Oscar-winning actress and director Halle Berry as ambassador for the 2021 American Black Film Festival (ABFF). Along with her ambassador functions...
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October 15, 2021
American Black Film Festival to Open Its 25th Year with Warner Bros. Pictures’ King Richard
ABFF Ventures LLC announced today that the 2021 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will open its milestone 25th year with Warner Bros. Pictures’ eagerly anticipated film...
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September 24, 2021
Finalists Announced for the 2021 American Black Film Festival's Annual HBO® Short Film Competition
HBO announced today their selection of finalists who will compete in ABFF's 24th annual HBO® Short Film Competition. The 25th milestone festival will be...
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August 26, 2021
The 25th American Black Film Festival Shifts to an Online Global Event
The 2021 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will shift from a hybrid to a totally virtual event, it was announced today by Jeff Friday Media (JFM) and...
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August 16, 2021
The ABFF Announces 2021 Official Film Selections In Competition for its Milestone 25th Year
Jeff Friday Media (JFM) announced today the lineup of official films in competition for its milestone 25th American Black Film Festival...
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March 30, 2021
Submissions Now Open for the 2021 American Black Film Festival Set for Miami Beach and...
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March 17, 2021
ABFF Ventures LLC. today announced an exclusive commercial partnership with IMG, a global leader in events, media, fashion and sports, that...
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March 10, 2021
ABFF Ventures LLC., announced today that it will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) with a return to Miami Beach from November 3-7, and virtually...
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January 28, 2021
ABFF Ventures LLC., announced the launch of ABFF Comedy Festival, a new event dedicated to supporting emerging Black and Brown comedians and comedy writers...
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January 14, 2021
American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced a new series, Hollywood Homecoming, in collaboration with IMDb, the world’s most popular and authoritative source...
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August 31, 2020
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August 6, 2020
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AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FILM SLATE FOR 2020 VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
July 23, 2020
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AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL GOES VIRTUAL
June 11, 2020
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AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
March 24, 2020
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MARY J. BLIGE TO SERVE AS 2020 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL AMBASSADOR
March 3, 2020
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SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2020 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL'S HBO SHORT FILM COMPETITION
December 12, 2019
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November 19, 2019
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October 10, 2019
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FIRST AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL GLOBAL FILM SERIES EVENT IN LONDON IS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
October 2, 2019
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THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2020 DATES AND CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS
September 27, 2019
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September 25, 2019
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August 28, 2019
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August 26, 2019
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June 17, 2019
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June 6, 2019
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May 20, 2019
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THE SLATE OF FILMS IN COMPETITION ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2019 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
May 10, 2019
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May 8, 2019
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FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL ABFF COMEDY WINGS COMPETITION
April 17, 2019
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THE 'ABOUT WOMEN' GLOBAL INITIATIVE LAUNCHES AS A PANEL AT THE 2019 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
March 20, 2019
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February 13, 2019
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February 5, 2019
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ACTRESS/PRODUCER LA LA ANTHONY WILL SERVE AS THE 2019 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL AMBASSADOR
January 25, 2019
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FILM SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR THE 2019 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
January 24, 2019
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ENTRIES OPEN FOR SECOND YEAR OF AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL & LIGHTBOX DOCUMENTARY INITIATIVE
August 2, 2018
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THE 2018 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL WAS A SOLD-OUT AFFAIR
June 18, 2018
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HBO ORDERS 'STORM OVER BROOKLYN' DOC FROM ABFF AND 'WHITNEY' PRODUCERS
June 18, 2018
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May 24, 2018
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TV ONE ANNOUNCES FOURTH ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION FINALISTS
April 24, 2018
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April 20, 2018
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April 11, 2018
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THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) ANNOUNCES NEW WRITING COMPETITION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRUTV
April 5, 2018
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THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL AND LAUGH OUT LOUD NETWORK ANNOUNCE FILMMAKER FELLOWSHIP
February 28, 2018
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December 20, 2017
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TV ONE SPONSORS FOURTH ANNUAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION AT THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
December 20, 2017
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December 12, 2017
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December 6, 2017
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November 29, 2017
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November 28, 2017
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November 14, 2017
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ACTOR JAY ELLIS ANNOUNCED AS 2018 CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR
October 27, 2017
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June 18, 2017
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June 9, 2017
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THE 2017 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FILMS IN COMPETITION AND DOCUMENTARY LINEUP
May 10, 2017
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April 21, 2017
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TV ONE ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION FINALISTS
April 10, 2017
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THE 2017 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES "ALL EYEZ ON ME" AS CLOSING NIGHT FILM SELECTION
March 29, 2017
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March 23, 2017
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March 17, 2017
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TURNER PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TO LAUNCH NEW WRITING CONTEST
February 22, 2017
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February 6, 2017
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February 3, 2017
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January 31, 2017
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January 26, 2017
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THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF) ANNOUNCES ACTRESS REGINA HALL AS 2017 CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR
December 15, 2016
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21st ANNUAL AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2017 DATES
October 20, 2016
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STAR-STUDDED LINEUP OF ENTERTAINERS CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
June 27, 2016
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June 1, 2016
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May 24, 2016
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THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL TO LAUNCH "ABFF CREATORS SUMMIT"
April 25, 2016
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March 15, 2016
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February 15, 2016
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February 8, 2016
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ABFF HONORS ANNOUNCES ITS "TELEVISION SHOW OF THE YEAR" AND "FILM OF THE YEAR" NOMINEES
January 20, 2016
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December 4, 2015
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December 21, 2015
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December 14, 2015
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THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF ANNOUNCES ACTOR/ARTIST COMMON AS 2016 CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR
November 12, 2015
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ACTOR AND COMEDIAN MIKE EPPS CONFIRMED AS HOST OF THE 2016 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (ABFF HONORS
October 27, 2015
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August 11, 2015
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August 07, 2015
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June 18, 2015
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May 22, 2015
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May 11, 2015
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March 13, 2015
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THE 2015 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ACTRESS TARAJI P. HENSON AS CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR
March 4, 2015
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February 19, 2015
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February 10, 2015
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December 4, 2014
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ABFF Announces 2015 Dates & Host City
November 19, 2014
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June 24, 2013
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June 4, 2013
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May 1, 2013
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April 22, 2013
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March 25, 2013
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March 8, 2013
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March 4, 2013
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The 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Raring To Discover The Next Best Web Series
February 21, 2013
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Film Life Inc. Launches "ABFF Movie Review," A New Weekly Movie Critique Of Hollywood Releases
February 6, 2013
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Macy's Salutes Gordon Parks, An American Master, In Celebration Of Black History Month
February 4, 2013
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January 10, 2013
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December 20, 2012
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The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces 2013 Dates and Ambassador Omari Hardwick
November 16, 2012
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"The Q&A Show," a Brand New Edgy Sketch Comedy Webisode Series Debuts on www.filmlifetv.com
July 5, 2012
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June 29, 2012
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June 25, 2012
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June 4, 2012
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May 31, 2012
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May 24, 2012
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GMC TV Announces Finalists in 2012 GMC Faith and Family Screenplay Competition
May 2012
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May 15, 2012
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May 15, 2012
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May 11, 2012
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May 4, 2012
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July 17, 2011
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July 14, 2011
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July 11, 2011
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May 27, 2011
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May 19, 2011
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May 10, 2011
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15th Annual American Black Film Festival Kicks Off 3rd Annual Star Project
March 7, 2011
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Film Life's American Black Film Festival Celebrates 15 Years, Announces Dates and Call For Entries
February 2, 2011
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June 28,2010
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June 10, 2010
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June 2010
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May 20, 2010
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April 28, 2010
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March 23, 1010
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Robert Townsend's "The Ultimate Pitch Master Class" Tour Kicked Off in New York City
December 2, 2009
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Film Life's American Black Film Festival Announces 2010 Dates and Call for Entries
November 24, 2009
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June 30,2009
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June 29,2009
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2009 American Black Film Festival Announces Film Sections, Deadlines and Awards
March 20,2009
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Film Life Launches The Star Project
March 5, 2009
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American Black Film Festival Returns to the Beach
March 2, 2009
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August 11, 2008
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July 11, 2008
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May 25, 2008
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April 16, 2008
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2008 American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls For Submissions
April 1, 2008
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2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Festival Award Winners
October 28, 2007
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Tickets and Passes for 11th Annual American Black Film Festival On Sale Now!
September 25, 2007
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2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Sponsors
September 25, 2007
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Anthony Anderson is Named Ambassador of the 2007 Americal Black Film Festival
August 27, 2007
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2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Film Sections, Competitions & Awards
July 26, 2007
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Home Box Office Opens 10th Annual HBO Short Film Award Call For Entry
May 17, 2007
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2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls for Submissions
April 19, 2007
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July 24,2006
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Film Life and HBO's American Black Film Festival Announces 2006 Official Film Selections
July 10,2006
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Award-Winning Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. To Headline the 2006 American Black Film Festival
June 27,2006
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American Black Film Festival Announces 2006 Jury Members
June 16, 2006
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HBO Short Film Award Finalists Selected to Compete at Film Life & HBO American Black Film Festival
June 5,2006
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AXE Black Filmmaker's Series Finalists' Films to Premiere at American Black Film Festival
May 31,2006
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Film Life & HBO American Black Film Festival Garners Major Sponsorship Support in 10th Year
May 9,2006
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2006 Film Life & HBO American Black Film Festival Announces Film Sections and Competitions
March 21, 2006
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American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls for Submissions
February 7, 2006
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Film Life Announces 2005 Dates For Ninth Annual American Black Film Festival
December 10, 2004
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July 7, 2004
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American Black Film Festival Celebrates Eight Years Of Corporate Support And Success
June 15, 2004
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Film Life Movie Awards Announces 2004 Nominees
May 17, 2004
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Film Life Movie Awards Announce 2004 Honorees
March 21, 2004
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Film Life Announces 2004 Dates for Eighth Annual American Black Film Festival
February 4, 2004
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American Black Film Festival Concludes in South Beach with Gala Film Life Movie Awards Show
June 27, 2003
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The American Black Film Festival Announces 2003 Honorees Russell Simmons and Gabrielle Union
May 30, 2003
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Seventh Annual American Black Film Festival to be held in South Beach, Florida June 18-22, 2003
March 25, 2003
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6th Annual HBO Short Film Award Open to Aspiring Black Filmmakers
February 13, 2003
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The 6th Annual American Black Film Festival Announces 2002 Award Winners
July 8, 2002
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June 6, 2002
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Additional Sponsors Sign to Support American Black Film Festival
April 8, 2002
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6th Annual American Black Film Festival Moves to Miami
February 12, 2002