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Yvonne Orji, Nicole Byer and More Set for New Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival
The three-day event, taking place on The Wharf from October 6 to 8, will spotlight comedic talent within BIPOC communities and celebrate DC as a comedy hub LOS ANGELES, (August 2, 2023) – NICE CROWD, formerly ABFF Ventures, today announced the exceptional artists that will participate in the upcoming Because They’re Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival, […]
The 2023 American Black Film Festival Announces Best of the ABFF Awards
Credit: Image Courtesy of American Black Film Festival; Image Credit: Aaron Thornton. Left to right: Jeff Friday, Nicole Friday, Ogo Okpue, Vanessa Vanderpuye, Timiza Sanyika, Anndi Jinelle Liggett, Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr., Oz Scott, Dondre Whitfield (Not photographed: Kate Davis & Luchina Fisher) DOWNLOAD IMAGE HERE Emmy-nominated Actor/Author Dondré Whitfield Returned to Host the Inspiring […]
NICE CROWD Becomes the New Name of ABFF Ventures, as the Renowned Organization Expands Its Annual Line-Up of Events to Include Comedy, Health & Wellness, Food, Fine Art and More
NICE CROWD’s New Comedy Festival, Because They’re Funny, Set to Launch in Washington, DC in October 2023 Miami, FL, (June 14, 2023) – ABFF Ventures – the company led by Jeff and Nicole Friday – that created the American Black Film Festival, now in its 27th year, and the acclaimed annual event, the ABFF Honors, […]
The American Black Film Festival and The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Bring Hollywood Talent to Miami for Its 2023 Annual Community Day
Program Features Two Special Max Series Screenings from Actress/Producer Issa Rae and Oscar-winning Director Matthew A. Cherry Event Is Free and Open to the Public Sunday, June 18, in the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater MIAMI, (May 31, 2023) – The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will close out its five-day event with the […]
The 2023 American Black Film Festival Announces HBO® Short Film Award Showcase Finalists, Series and Voices of Culture Lineup
Featuring Storytelling from Across the Globe by the Next Generation of Independent Black Filmmakers LOS ANGELES, (May 22, 2023) – The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced today the selection of finalists who will compete in its Annual HBO® Short Film Award Showcase and Series and Voices of Culture lineup. The 27th annual ABFF will […]
American Black Film Festival Announces 2023 Talks Series
With Lena Waithe, Kirk Franklin, Tabitha Brown, Kym Whitley, Yvette Nicole Brown, Daniel Ezra, Christian Keyes, Lance Gross, Eva Marcille, LisaRaye McCoy and more. LOS ANGELES, (May 5, 2023) – The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) today announced its 2023 Talks Series lineup, featuring conversations and panels with award-winning directors, producers, top-line talent, music composers […]