The 26th annual American Black Film Festival is taking us back to the beach in person June 15th to 19th, 2022, followed by virtual events on ABFF Play from June 20th to 30th.
Only a few months away, passes are on sale until May 15th; use code BACKTOTHEBEACH10 to save 10% on the SOBE pass. The earlier you buy, the more you save!
“The American Black Film Festival has provided a platform for some of the most successful actors, producers, writers, directors, and comedians – including Ryan Coogler (Black Panther), Will Packer (Girls Trip), Issa Rae (Insecure), Kevin Hart (Night School), Halle Berry (Bruised), Omari Hardwick (Power), Steven Caple Jr. (Creed II), Kerry Washington (Little Fires Everywhere), Anthony Anderson (Black*ish), Kevin Hart (True Story), Saladin K. Patterson (The Big Bang Theory), Ben Watkins (Truth Be Told), Shaka King (Judas and the Black Messiah), Pete Chatmon (Grey’s Anatomy), and Numa Perrier (The Wonder Years).”
Mark your calendar with the preliminary schedule, so you don’t miss out:
You can now also register and Watch the ABFF Insider Series, including Insider Talks, for Free streaming now on ABFF Play. Stars of the hit show Snowfall (Damson Idris), Bel-Air (Jimmy Akingbola and Cassandra “Cassie” Freeman), Godfather of Harlem (IIfensh Hadera and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy), and more as they discuss their characters and work with other castmates and directors.
In the latest news, ABFF just announced that one of our favorite movies, “The Best Man,” will be adapting into a series.
Some other exciting news is that Michael Quigley, Executive Vice President of Content Acquisitions TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO, and HBO Max at WarnerMedia, will serve as jury president for the 2022 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) as Jury President for the 26th Annual Festival.
In his role as jury president, Quigley will help the festival expand its Jury and curate a diverse slate of film and television content. As part of its independent film program, ABFF includes competitive sections, short films, narrative features, documentary features, and web series. Last year producer Will Packer (Girls Trip, Ride Along) served the festival in this prestigious role. Previous jury presidents include NBA legend/entrepreneur/philanthropist Earvin “Magic” Johnson and filmmaker Lee Daniels (The United States vs. Billie Holiday).
I am honored to serve as jury president at this year’s ABFF, the preeminent film festival for discovering and championing Black and Brown filmmakers, said Quigley. “Some of the most talented directors of our time and some of the most impactful stories have come through ABFF and gone on to create breakthrough series and films that spark dialogue on important social issues and celebrate our rich diversity and history.
For festival registration and more information about the American Black Film Festival, visit www.abff.com. Follow @ABFF on Twitter and @AmericanBlackFilmFestival on Instagram and Facebook.
Media Contacts:
Chelsye J. Burrows
Jeff Friday Media (JFM) and ABFF Ventures LLC
Email: chelsye@abffventures.com
Source: American Black Film Festival
