La La Anthony to Serve as 2019 American Black Film Festival Ambassador
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2019 Today, ABFF Ventures announced actress, producer, author and entrepreneur La La Anthony will serve as the 2019 American Black Film Festival's Ambassador, to be held in Miami Beach, June 12-16. ... 
Aspire Set to Premiere All New Episode of Interview Series IDOLS, ICONS + INFLUENCERS
by Macon Prickett - March 22, 2018 Aspire, the network that reflects, shares and celebrates the experiences of black culture and urban lifestyle, announced today that its second episode of Idols, Icons + Influencers will premiere Sunday, March 25 at 8 p.m. ET. Done in partnership with ABFF Studios, the television and production arm o... 
Academy Award Winner Ruth E. Carter and Writer/Producer Tracy Oliver Confirmed as Panelists for 'About Women' Panel at ABFF
by Tori Hartshorn - March 20, 2019 The 23rd annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), taking place in Miami June 12-16, launches ABOUT WOMEN, a global initiative dedicated to inspiring and uniting women of color in the film and television industry. The mission is to ensure that the voices of multicultural women in Hollywood are hea... 
Film Industry Vet Glendon Palmer and Casting Director Kimberly Hardin Confirmed to Teach Master Class at 2018 ABFF
by Tori Hartshorn - December 14, 2017 The 22nd Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is thrilled to announce the 2018 line up for its highly anticipated Master Class series, taking place in Miami, Florida June 13-17. The master classes are intense workshops designed to help emerging artists hone the craft of filmmaking in various d... 
Chyna Robinson Debuts First Feature NO ORDINARY LOVE At 24th American Black Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2020 The industry celebrated as the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced yesterday their lineup for this year's highly anticipated festival including the U.S. Narrative Feature film No Ordinary Love from Award-Winning Director Chyna Robinson. ... 
OWN's Queen Sugar Announces Remaining Directorial Line-Up in All Female Team Helming Season Three
by Tori Hartshorn - June 07, 2018 'Queen Sugar,' the critically acclaimed OWN drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay ('Wrinkle in Time,' '13th,' 'Selma'), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, announced today the remaining directors to complete the season three all-female ... 
NWS Announces I DREAM A WORLD: THE HARLEM RENNAISANCE AND BEYOND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2022 The New World Symphony, America's Orchestral Academy and Artistic Director Michael Tilson Thomas have announced I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance and Beyond, a multi-disciplinary, multi-tiered festival that celebrates the history and influence of this cultural movement. ... 
The American Black Film Festival and truTV Partner for New Talent Pipeline Program
by Macon Prickett - April 06, 2018 The 22nd Annual American Black Film Festival, (ABFF) taking place in Miami, Florida June 13-19, 2018, is thrilled to announce a new talent pipeline program, in partnership with truTV: the ABFF®truTV Comedy Writers Competition.... 
HBO Announces Winners of 2018 HBOAccess Directing Fellowship
by Tori Hartshorn - May 04, 2018 HBOAccess has selected three directors for their 2018 Directing Fellowship. The new fellows will participate in a weeklong workshop before mounting their production this July. ... 
QUEEN SUGAR Season Three Debuts with Two-Night Premiere Event 5/29 and 5/30 on OWN
by Tori Hartshorn - March 21, 2018 'Queen Sugar,' the critically acclaimed drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay ('A Wrinkle in Time,' '13th,' 'Selma'), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, returns for its third season with a two-night premiere event on OWN Tuesday, May 2... 
Which Film Festivals Will Go Virtual? Find Out What's Happening in 2020!
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 08, 2020 This year, the coronavirus pandemic has put many things on hold. Luckily for film fans, there are still a number of festivals around the world going forward with their events, whether it be virtually or socially-distanced!... 
EMMY and GRAMMY Award-Winning Producer Rikki Hughes will Executive Produce 2020 Bounce Trumpet Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 15, 2019 Strategic Heights Media has been named the public relations agency of record for Rikki Hughes's entertainment production company, Magic Lemonade. Hughes is a veteran EMMY® and GRAMMY® Award-winning film producer of comedy specials, award and television shows, and independent features. She has secure... 
American Black Film Festival Announces Film Slate For 2020 Virtual Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 23, 2020 With a record number of entries, ABFF Ventures LLC., today revealed its slate of films in competition for the 24th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) scheduled to take place online August 21-30th at abff.com.... 
HBO Announces Recipients of 2019 HBOAccess Writing Fellowships
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2019 HBO announced the eight writers selected, out of over 3,000 submissions, to participate in the 2019 HBOAccess Writing Fellowship. The prestigious 8 month program offers master classes and ongoing mentorship with an HBO executive as writers develop a pilot script for HBO. ... 
LA Opera Launches New Legacy Ambassador Program
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2022 LA Opera launches a bold ambassadorship program to forge deep, authentic and longstanding relationships with diverse communities and the key thought-leaders influencing them. ... 
Comedian Steve White Brings Hilarity To Delirious Comedy Club In Downtown Las Vegas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 26, 2021 Delirious Comedy Club features professional, live standup comedy shows and is the only full-time comedy club in Downtown Las Vegas. White has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and stand-up shows including Comedy Central, Def Comedy Jam, An Evening at the Improv, and more. ... 
Streaming Service and Digital Movie Theater Showcases Black And Brown Content
by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2020 A showcase for Black and Brown content, culture and creativity, ABFF PLAY is a new pay-per-view streaming service and digital movie theater platform from American Black Film Festival (ABFF) creator/producers Jeff and Nicole Friday, under the auspices of their newly formed company Streamland USA LLC.... 
Zhailon Levingston to Direct 13th Annual FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 18, 2021 FRIGID New York will present the 13th Annual The Fire This Time Festival at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bowery), January 17-February 6, 2022. Performances will also be available to livestream from home. ... 
Aspire & ABFF Studios Launch Series Hosted by AJ Calloweay
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2017 Aspire (@tvASPiRE), the network that reflects, shares and celebrates the experiences of black culture and urban lifestyle, announced today that it will launch a new series of specials, Idols, Icons + Influencers, in partnership with ABFF Studios... 
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Develops an Array Of Talent Pipeline Programs With New Partnerships
by Tori Hartshorn - December 28, 2017 The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Develops an Array Of Talent Pipeline Programs With New Partnerships With HBO, COMCAST NBC UNIVERSAL, TURNER and TV ONE... 
New York Women In Film & Television Announces New And Returning Board Members For 2023-2024
by A.A. Cristi - September 25, 2023 NEW YORK WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION announces new and returning board members for 2023-2024, including accomplished filmmakers, producers, and educators.... 
Finalists Announced for the 2020 American Black Film Festival's Annual HBO Short Film Competition
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 25, 2020 HBO announced today their selection of finalists who will compete in ABFF's 23rd annual HBO Short Film Competition.... 
Filmmakers Could Win Up to $100k at the 2018 American Black Film Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - November 28, 2017 The 22nd annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) returns to Miami from June 13-17, 2018 and continues to showcase quality film and television content by and about people of African descent. ABFF founder Jeff Friday, created the festival in 1997 as a means to channel diverse talent directly into H... 
Stacey Abrams, Kenya Barris, & More Topline Programming Slate For 2020 American Black Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 06, 2020 The first virtual edition of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), now in its 24th year, will feature a robust slate of speakers including Stacey Abrams, Kenya Barris, Mary J. Blige, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Barry Jenkins, Gabrielle Union and Lena Waithe... 
OWN's QUEEN SUGAR Announces Remaining All-Female Directorial Line-Up for Season 3
by Macon Prickett - June 06, 2018 “Queen Sugar,” the critically acclaimed OWN drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“Wrinkle in Time,” “13th,” “Selma”), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, announced today the remaining directors to complete the season three all-female ... |
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