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*(Los Angeles) – In keeping with its ongoing mission of “using the power of cinema to bring communities together,” the African American Film Critics Association ( AAFCA) is powering forward during the global pandemic with a diverse summer slate of virtual programming. AAFCA has partnered with such powerhouse entertainment institutions as the British Academy […]

Tone Bell Tichina Arnold JB Smoove *Los Angeles, CA – The 12th Annual African American Film Critics Association ( AAFCA) Awards, hosted by Tichina Arnold (“The Neighborhood”), J.B. Smoove (“Curb Your Enthusiasm),” Tone Bell (“Sylvie’s Love,” “United States vs Billie Holiday”) aired to a private audience tonight, with a second public-facing viewing on April […]

*(Los Angeles) – The African American Film Critics Association ( AAFCA) continues its partnership with Turner Classic Movies (TCM) with a special celebration of the films of Motown. Last year the two teamed up to present The Black Experience on Film, putting diversity and inclusion in cinema at the forefront with a month of […]

AAFCA Co-Founder Shawn Edwards, Jordan Peele, AAFCA Co-Founder Gil Robertson and Ava DuVernay at the 9th Annual AAFCA Awards (photos: Sheri Determan) *LOS ANGELES -– The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the nation’s premiere group of Black film critics, handed out trophies to winners in several categories at its 9th annual awards […]

Debbie Allen, Ava DuVernay, and Gil Robertson attend the 15th Annual AAFCA Awards | Photo Credit: Arnold Turner/Eclipse Content for AAFCA *The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) celebrated its 15th annual awards ceremony on February 21 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. This event not only honored the best in film […]

Drew Slaven (Mercedes, VP Marketing), David Oelowo and AAFCA President Gil Robertson – AAFCA Mercedes Benz Oscar Viewing Party *(Los Angeles) – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), the premiere organization of film media professionals, set a goal last year to expand its industry presence during awards season with a collection of distinctive […]

*Los Angeles – Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” was named the year’s Best Film by the African American Film Critics Association ( AAFCA), the world’s largest group of black film critics comprised of leading film critics from across the country. The groundbreaking blockbuster from Marvel also won Best Director (Ryan Coogler) and Best Song (“All […]

Gil Robertson *The African American Film Critics Association ( AAFCA) will hold its annual awards ceremony, the AAFCA Awards, on Feb. 7, 2018, it was announced today by AAFCA President Gil Robertson. The event, now in its ninth year, will celebrate the best of the year in film, television and new media in 18 […]

Roy Wood Jr – photo via AAFCA *Gil Robertson, the head man  of the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) reached out to let us know that comedian and Emmy®-nominated Documentary Producer Roy Wood Jr. (The Neutral Ground and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah)) will host the 14th Annual AAFCA Awards on March […]

AAFCA – Delta Airlines logos *The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), representing the largest group of Black film critics globally, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Delta Air Lines to curate a unique collection of films celebrating Black History Month. This in-flight collaboration marks a historic first for AAFCA and […]

Courtney B Vance – AAFCA TV Honors 2022 *LOS ANGELES —  The African American Film Critics Association (“AAFCA”) held the 4th Annual AAFCA Awards today in Los Angeles at the SLS Hotel.  As previously announced, “Abbott Elementary” won for Best TV Comedy and the show’s creator/writer/producer, Quinta Brunson won for Breakout Star, Netflix’s “Ozark” […]

Gil Robertson – AAFCA TV Honors founder *The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will announce winners of the 5th Annual AAFCA TV Honors on June 19, it was announced today by AAFCA President and co-founder, Gil Robertson. An intimate, invitation-only celebration will follow on August 27th at the Casa Del Mar in Santa […]

*Los Angeles – The African American Film Critics Association ( AAFCA) today announced the creation of the AAFCA TV HONORS, an annual awards fete celebrating outstanding achievement in television. The first annual event will take place as a luncheon on August 11th at the California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey and will hand […]

‘P-Valley’ cast *The African American Film Critics Association ( AAFCA) has announced the winners of its 5th Annual TV Honors, recognizing outstanding achievements in Broadcast Television and Streaming with a special emphasis on entertainment representing the Black diaspora. The AAFCA TV Honors is scheduled to be held at an invitation-only, in-person luncheon at Hotel Casa del […]

Gil Robertson  / Photo: EURweb *LOS ANGELES – The African American Film Critics Association ( AAFCA) will announce winners of the 13th Annual AAFCA Awards honoring outstanding achievement in film on Jan. 17,2022, it was announced today by AAFCA President and co-founder, Gil Robertson. An in-person celebration will follow on March 2. The critics’ […]