Posts Tagged ‘American Black Film Festival’
Don Butler tells how blacks helped save Cadillac from extinction during ABFF Festival
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Urban sophisticates understand and cherish their long, rich relationship with General Motors’ luxury brand, the Cadillac. But most cannot even begin to fathom the actual depths and sheer importance of that alliance, because without this demographic, Cadillac may not be here today. Cadillac executive Don Butler took the time during the…
Read MoreSanaa Lathan, Regina King, other celebrity sightings at American Black Film Festival 2013
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Celebrities helped to provide additional luster and flavor to the 2013 American Black Film Festival that was already overflowing with powerful movie premieres, enlightening panel discussions, educational workshops, endless networking opportunities and upscale private parties. The urban-based movie fest also included the Cadillac Discussion and the appearance of the casts of…
Read More2013 American Black Film Festival opening night in South Beach (photos)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — If there is a way to define the commencement of the 17th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), it would be “riveting” and “raw.” Celebrities, filmmakers, actors, media and others converged onto the famous Colony Square in South Beach for the opening night screening of the emotionally powerful and searing Inevitable Defeat…
Read MoreKevin Hart, Spike Lee, Sanaa Lathan, other stars attending American Black Film Festival
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — There will be enough stars to decorate a Christmas Tree at the 2013 American Black Film Festival in South Beach this week, including comedian Kevin Hart and actresses Sanaa Lathan and Regina King and many others. Sponsored by HBO and Cadillac and entering it’s 17th year, the ABFF promises many surprises,…
Read MoreThe best of American Black Film Festival throughout the years (photos)
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Jeff Friday chewed on the question like an after-dinner mint when asked what were some of his favorite and most magical moments in the 16 years of the American Black Film Festival, the premiere film festival catering to African American and minority moviemakers. It was almost like trying to pick…
Read MoreWill Packer, Rob Hardy, Terrence J Discuss ‘Think Like a Man’ Success at ABFF
MIAMI — The creators of the (nearly) $100 million box-office blockbuster Think Like a Man, Rainforest Films co-founders Will Packer and Rob Hardy, spoke about the arduous and ultimately satisfying journey to making one of the most successful commercial black movies of all time during the 16th annual American Black Film Festival in South Beach.…
Read More‘In Living Color’ Returning After 20 Years; 5 Other Shows We’d Like to Resurrect
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — I was just thinking how I wish America could have seen the poignant, tear-filled tribute to Keenan Ivory Wynans, the creator of revolutionary urban comedy sketch show “In Living Color”, by his brothers, sister, nephews, Robert Townsend and Wynans’ elementary…
Read MoreRaymond Lambert’s Tips for Filmmakers: What You Must Know About Film Festivals
When you’re black, it’s got to be a specific type of film that makes it to the festival.
Read MoreEric Benét Talks About His First Film, ‘Trinity Goodheart,’ at American Black Film Fest
The American Black Film Festival is an environment for filmmakers to engage and network with a diverse and international community as well a place to discover, explore screenings and promote globally produced work. At this year’s 15th annual ABFF, actor Eric Benét and actress Erica Gluck introduced their newest film, Trinity Goodheart. The film centers…
Read MoreAmerican Black Film Festival Celebrates 15th Year With Celebs, Movies, Playboy Party
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The 15th annual American Black Film Festival was hardly disrupted by the battalion of menacing storm clouds that spit nonstop precipitation over the proceedings. If anything, it made the indoor celebrations and parties that much more intense. The likes of the legendary Bill Duke, Keenan Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend, Mekhi Phifer,…
Read MoreGrey Goose Sponsors ABFF Buzz Party in Atlanta
Grey Goose Vodka served as the official sponsor for the American Black Film Festival’s Buzz Party in Atlanta, hosted by Jeff Friday, Will Packer, Roger Bobb, Kenny Burns and Chauncey Hamlett on Thursday, April 28. “The World’s Best Tasting Vodka” brought out celebrities and tastemakers to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the film festival, which…
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