SHOWCASING BLACK TALENT. DISCOVERING NEW VOICES.
ABFF stands as a leading film festival, where Black movie enthusiasts, artists, and filmmakers from around the world, come together with an extraordinary range of stories, countries, and cultures. The annual program presents new short films, web series, documentaries, and narrative features (U.S. & International), providing a space for Black creatives to be celebrated.
While the festival is widely known for promoting what’s hot in Black film and television, our most significant work is to uplift new voices. We have supported and recognized the talent of hundreds of artists over the years, including presentations of our very first ABFF Rising Star Award to Hal-le Berry in 1997 and the HBO Short Film Award to director Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) in 2011.
What began as an endeavor to showcase the work of African American filmmakers has grown into a global celebration of Black culture, pride, and strength. Among our most esteemed accomplishments are the ABFF images and artifacts that the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has included in its permanent collection in Washington, D.C.
The 26th annual ABFF will be held live in Miami Beach from June 15-19, followed by virtual screenings and events on ABFF PLAY from June 20-30.
Jury Award -- Best Narrative Feature
Jury Award -- Best Director, Narrative Feature
Jury Award -- John Singleton Award for Best First Feature
Jury Award -- Best Documentary Feature
Jury Award -- Best Web Series
HBO Short Film Award