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Submissions Now Open: ABFF Launches 9:16 Microdrama Project to Elevate Creators in the Booming Vertical Storytelling Space
New Initiative Identifies, Elevates, And Amplifies Mobile-First Episodic Series By Creators Of Color LOS ANGELES, CA (January 22, 2026) – The 30th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today that the festival is expanding its programming with the launch of the ABFF 9:16 Microdrama Project, a new digital-first initiative designed to identify, showcase, and […]
Angela Bassett to Receive Excellence in the Arts Award at ABFF Honors
The American Black Film Festival Honors Will Celebrate The Actress, Director and Executive Producer For Her Distinguished Career Achievements And Acclaimed Body Of Work LOS ANGELES, CA (January 8, 2026) – The 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today that actress, director and executive producer Angela Bassett will receive the Excellence in the […]
American Black Film Festival Unveils ABFF Sports, Expanding Its 2026 Programming to Celebrate the Power of Sports in Media & Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 6, 2026) – The 30th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today that the festival is expanding its programming with ABFF SPORTS, a new initiative spotlighting the growing influence of sports content across film, television, and digital media while also celebrating athletes who have successfully transitioned beyond competition into creative, […]
ABFF Honors to Celebrate Dwayne Johnson with the Entertainment Icon Award
The American Black Film Festival Honors Will Celebrate the Actor and Producer for His Groundbreaking Achievements Across Film, Television, And Live Entertainment LOS ANGELES, CA (November 18, 2025) – The 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today that actor and producer Dwayne Johnson will receive the Entertainment Icon Award. Presented by NICE CROWD, […]
American Black Film Festival Announces Los Angeles Pop Up Programming Featuring Award-Winning Independent Films, Celebrity Conversations, and Curated Panels with Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Tika Sumpter, Ben Watkins, and More
ABFF’s First-Ever National Pop Up Tour Culminates in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA (November 17, 2025) – NICE CROWD, the company behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), today announced the programming slate for the final stop of the first ABFF Pop Up Tour in Los Angeles taking place at AMC The Grove 14 on […]
Regina King to Serve as Festival Ambassador for the 30th Anniversary of the American Black Film Festival
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 4, 2025) – The 30th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today that Oscar®, Golden Globe®, and Emmy® Award-winning actress, director, and producer Regina King will serve as the festival’s Ambassador. A defining voice in contemporary cinema and a longtime advocate for creative authenticity and representation, King embodies the artistic […]