The American Black Film Festival

Film Life’s American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is a five-day retreat and international film market held annually in the USA. Founded in 1997, the festival’s mission is to strengthen the Black filmmaking community through resource sharing, education, artistic collaboration and career development. The ABFF was born out of the need to spearhead distribution opportunities for independent Black films and promote cultural diversity within the motion picture industry. The festival's film slate is primarily composed of world premieres (shorts, narrative features and documentaries), positioning it as the leading film festival in the world for African American and urban content. Since its inception, the ABFF has screened more than 450 films and has rewarded and redefined artistic excellence in independent filmmaking. Films, Life, and Positive Thoughts. www.spikespillberg.com