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Debbie Allen, Courtney Kemp, Mario Van Peebles, Michelle Buteau Among New Additions to ABFF’s 30th Anniversary
ABFF Also Unveils Immersive Lifestyle Activations from Ally, Walmart, The Smithsonian, and Lexus LOS ANGELES, CA (May 12, 2026) – The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has unveiled a new slate of panels and conversation as part of its 2026 “Homecoming” celebration. The latest programming brings together influential voices across entertainment, sports, culture, and storytelling. […]
American Black Film Festival Announces First Cohort of ABFF 9:16 Microdrama Project Showcase Selections
Eight standout vertical microdrama series to premiere on CODEBLACK during the 2026 festival LOS ANGELES, CA (May 4, 2026) – The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced the first cohort of official selections for the ABFF 9:16 Microdrama Project Showcase, a new digital-first initiative designed to identify, showcase, and amplify outstanding vertical microdrama series. […]
The 2026 American Black Film Festival Announces Showcase Film Sections Lineup Including Voices of Culture, African Stories, and AI x XR Storytelling Showcase
Voices Of Culture to Feature Projects Starring Jill Scott, Glynn Turman, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Tabitha Brown, and Russell Hornsby LOS ANGELES, CA (May 1, 2026) – The 2026 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today the Non-Competitive Showcase Film Sections lineup including Voices Of Culture, African Stories, and AI x XR Storytelling Showcase. The 30th […]
The 2026 American Black Film Festival Announces the HBO Short Film Award Showcase Finalists
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 23, 2026) – The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has officially unveiled the five finalists for the prestigious HBO Short Film Award Showcase, now in its 29th year, a cornerstone of the festival’s landmark 30th Anniversary “Homecoming” edition (May 27-31 in Miami Beach). This year’s lineup is led by the genre-bending […]
American Black Film Festival Announces 30th Anniversary Programming Lineup, Regina King, Chloe Bailey, Coco Jones and Taye Diggs Among Participants; Spotlight Screenings Include “The Brittney Griner Story” and “Meeting the Moment” Starring Olympian Noah Lyles
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 16, 2026) – The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its 2026 programming lineup featuring conversations and panels with industry leading directors, producers, and talent, including Chloe Baily, Coco Jones, Taye Diggs, and Iyanla Vanzant, among others. The lineup features a dynamic slate of conversations, panels and Spotlight screenings, including […]
The 2026 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Unveils 30th Anniversary Slate
Jamie Foxx, Courtney B. Vance, Jesse Williams, Coco Jones, Marsai Martin, Loretta Devine to Premiere Films LOS ANGELES, CA (April 8, 2026) – The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its lineup of competitive film section features that will premiere at its 30th annual edition. This year’s milestone anniversary of ABFF with the celebratory […]