#American Black Film Festival
Lena Waithe Named Ambassador of 2023 American Black Film Fest
Lena Waithe will serve as the ambassador of next year’s American Black Film Festival (ABFF). The 27th edition of the fest is set to take place June 14 to 18 in Miami Beach followed by a virtual...
Ellie Foumbi’s “Our Father, the Devil” Wins Big at American Black Film Fest
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has named Ellie Foumbi’s “Our Father, the Devil” as Best Narrative Feature. The 26th edition of the fest ran from June 15-19 in Miami, and...
Issa Rae to Serve as 2022 American Black Film Festival Ambassador, Will Premiere New Series “Rap Sh*t”
Actress, writer, director, producer, and creator Issa Rae is taking on another role. The Emmy nominee will serve as Festival Ambassador for the 2022 edition of the American Black Film Festival...
American Black Film Fest 2020 Women Directors: Meet Funmi Holder – “Efunsetan Aniwura”
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Funmi Holder has acted in over 25 movies since she made her debut in the Nigerian film industry. Her big break came in 2010, when she took the role of Amaka Okoh in the...
American Black Film Fest 2020 Women Directors: Meet Alana Barrett-Adkins – “Asunder, One Flesh Divided”
Alana Barrett-Adkins is a director, actor, and producer. She is the CEO/Artistic Director of Rock Alari Studios, which has produced projects including the play “Women of Adonai,” the web...
American Black Film Fest 2020 Women Directors: Meet Teniola Olatoni Ojigbede – “The New Normal”
Teniola Olatoni Ojigbede is the CEO and Creative Head of Sourmash Stories Production. “The New Normal” will screen at the 2020 American Black Film Festival, which takes place August...
American Black Film Fest 2020 Women Directors: Meet Chyna Robinson – “No Ordinary Love”
Director, writer, and producer Chyna Robinson made her film debut with “Greenwood: 13 Hours,” a short that won 18 awards. “No Ordinary Love” marks her feature debut. In...
American Black Film Fest 2020 Women Directors: Meet Drew V. Marke – “Get Luke Lowe”
Drew V. Marke has written short films which have been selected for international festivals such as Encounters and Sci-Fi London, won a Film London award, and been screened at the David Lean cinema...
American Black Film Fest 2020 Women Directors: Meet Lineo Sekeleoane – “Zulu Wedding”
Lineo Sekeleoane is an award-winning film and television director and producer. She helmed the short film “My Zulu Promise,” and produced the short “Home Sweet Home” for M-Net...
American Black Film Festival’s 2020 Lineup Includes “9/11 Kids,” “No Ordinary Love,” & More
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) recently announced its 2020 program. Slated to take place August 21-30, the annual event, which is dedicated to “recognizing black talent and showcasing...