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*New York, New York – Film Life, Inc. today announced actress Regina King as the featured guest for “A Conversation With” at the 17th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF). This event, presented by American Airlines, is an exciting opportunity for the festival audience to engage with King, celebrate her work and learn about her [...]
*New York, NY – Today, Film Life, Inc., announced the launch of the ABFF Movie Review, a weekly online podcast offering critical reviews of current Hollywood films, highlighting Black characters, issues, stereotypes and performances. Hosted by film critic Reggie Ponder, the ABFF Movie Review will provide fodder for discussion about the images of Blacks in [...]
*NEW YORK, NY – Film Life Inc. announced that the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will be returning to South Beach for the 17th annual event and has named actor Omari Hardwick (Sparkle, Middle of Nowhere and For Colored Girls) as the 2013 Festival Ambassador. The ABFF is a five-day retreat and international film market [...]
*The official conclusion of the 16th Annual American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach, Saturday, June 23rd capped off the festival’s 4 days of activities in which movie-goers and prospective film industry newcomers were treated to a multitude of independent feature length films and screenings by some of the most talented emerging filmmakers in the [...]
*The 16th Annual American Black Film Festival started June 20th in Miami Beach, Florida with a celebrity laden event spotlighting the opening night film “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” It’s an enterprising film with unique abstractness focusing on a young girl going through stirring circumstances in an isolated bayou community. On hand to walk the [...]
*On Friday, June 22, at the 16th Annual American Black Festival in Miami Beach, FL, the American Black Film Festival / ABFF will celebrate the success of the hit film, “Think Like A Man” (Screen Gems) produced by Will Packer (Rainforest Films). This very special evening will feature a conversation with the film’s producer, Will [...]
*NEW YORK, NY – Film Life Inc., today announced the Narrative Features Competition selections and Grand Jury Award nominees for the 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) taking place in South Beach Miami, FL, June 20th – 23rd. Kimberly Elise, Isaiah Washington, Common and S. Epatha Merkerson are among the stellar list of thespians [...]
*New York – Film Life Inc., today announced the HBO® Short Film Award competition selections for the 16th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) taking place in South Beach Miami, FL, June 20th – 23rd. The HBO Short Film Award competition, which has been an integral part of the festival for 15 years, is one of the [...]
*(New York, NY)– The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and Cadillac have joined forces for the 1st Annual ABFF Strikes for Education to be held at Lucky Strike in Hollywood, California on Saturday, April 21st. The event, hosted by actress Nia Long, aims to raise awareness of the Film Life Foundation and provide necessary funding [...]
*”The Insider” Host Kevin Frazier interviews Paula Patton during the 2011 American Black Film Festival/ABFFin Miami. Frazier and Patton discussed her challenging journey to become a Hollywood starlet. During the moving exchange, Patton encouraged the attendees to continue pursuing their passion despite all obstacles. Other celebrity ABFF attendees included Robert Townsend, Keenan Ivory Wayans (ABFF [...]
*On Wednesday, July 6, in South Beach – The heat, humidity and rain didn’t put a damper on the world premiere of Robert Townsend’s sold-out screening of “In the Hive” opening the 15th Annual American Black Film Festival at the Colony Theater. If you’re wondering, according to HumorMillmag.com, the film is based on the real [...]
*On June 27, the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) wrapped up a very successful year with film screening attendance exceeding 4200, representing a 45% increase over last year. Jeff Friday, ABFF Founder and CEO of The Film Life, believes that “the diversity and quality of films, symposiums and workshops at this year’s [...]
*There was no shortage of star power in Miami’s South Beach thanks to the fourteenth American Black Film Festival (ABFF). From June 23-26, 2010, networking and celebrating were at an all time high with a fully-loaded schedule of World Premiere screenings, cocktail parties, mixers and after parties in full swing until the wee hours of [...]
*Spike Lee has joined the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in support of the Pro-Hollywood Initiative. The Pro-Hollywood Initiative (PHI) is a pilot program created to encourage professional athletes to explore careers in the motion picture industry. The program’s main objectives are to stimulate athletes’ interest in the movie business, connecting them with talented [...]
*The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will launch the Pro-Hollywood Initiative (PHI), a pilot program created to encourage professional athletes to explore careers in the motion picture industry. The program’s main objectives are to stimulate athletes’ interest in the movie business, connecting them with talented filmmakers, educating them about the workings of the industry and [...]
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