2023 American Black Film Festival Coming Up In June
The 27th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is a must-see black event in Miami.
The festival, which is celebrated as a pillar of diversity in Hollywood and takes place annually on Miami Beach, is focused on uplifting black talent by showcasing new and emerging artists and entertainment material created by and about people of African heritage. The festival will run from June 14th through June 18th, 2023.
For five days, ABFF will host films, master courses, talk events, talent showcases, exclusive parties, and a wide range of networking opportunities, all in celebration of Black culture, executives, content creators, and a live audience of 5,000+ from across the world.
The festival has played a significant role in the careers of many of today’s most prominent African American on-screen and behind-the-scenes artists, including some of the most famous actors, comedians, producers, and directors in the entertainment industry. There will be premieres from major studios as well as smaller, independent films.
American Black Film Festival Honors 2023
Kerry Washington, Courtney B. Vance, Charles D. King, and Janelle Monáe received special honours at the 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honours, an annual ceremony honouring differences in the film and television industries.
Washington, an Emmy-winning actor, director, and producer nominated by SAG and the Golden Globes, received the Excellence in the Arts Award (female), while Vance, a two-time Emmy winner, claimed the Excellence in the Arts Award (male). King, founder and CEO of MACRO, received the Industry Leadership Award, while Monáe, an artist, producer, and actor nominated for eight Grammys, received the Renaissance Award.
