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ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

ABFF Founder Jeff Friday speaks to the importance of creating & maintaining safe spaces for Black artists.

Home matters too.

📸: @kelbpics @redcarpetimages

#ABFFHonors #ShowUpForBlackEvents #essenceblackwomeninhollywood #naacpimageawards #betawards

From the early days in Acapulco to Miami Beach - ABFF has always been about community, culture, and powerful storytelling.
 
I’m honored to return as the 2026 Festival Ambassador and excited to experience the incredible films being created by the next generation of filmmakers.
 
Passes available at ABFF.com
See you in Miami Beach! #ABFF2026

30 years of culture, creativity, and community.

Welcome to #ABFF2026 — The Homecoming.

🎬 May 27–31, 2026 | Miami Beach | ABFF.com

A celebration three decades in the making.🎺

Comment ‘ABFF’ for a direct link to passes.

We appreciate your love and support over the years — 30 years of Black excellence!

Pack your bags —The Homecoming is going to be legendary! 🏖️

#ABFF30 #NiceCrowdEvents #ShowUpForBlackEvents

🚨 This is not a drill. 🚨

Missed pre-registration for ABFF? Don’t worry — a limited number of passes will be available for purchase on-site during the festival.

We also have individual tickets available now for select events. Visit the American Black Film Festival on Eventbrite.com to see what’s available or comment TICKETS for a direct link.

See you in Miami Beach for the 30th anniversary. 🌴🎬

#ABFF2026 #ABFF30 #WeAreABFF

🚨 This is not a drill. 🚨

Missed pre-registration for ABFF? Don’t worry — a limited number of passes will be available for purchase on-site during the festival.

We also have individual tickets available now for select events. Visit the American Black Film Festival on Eventbrite.com to see what’s available or comment TICKETS for a direct link.

See you in Miami Beach for the 30th anniversary. 🌴🎬

#ABFF2026 #ABFF30 #WeAreABFF

A story of strength, resilience, and perspective.
Join us for a special screening of The Brittney Griner Story — a powerful look at the rise of Brittney Griner, her unjust imprisonment abroad, and the fight for her freedom that captured the world.

Followed by a talkback with director Alexandria Stapleton.

🗓 Friday, May 29
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Miami Beach Convention Center – Screening Room 1

#ABFF2026 #espn30for30

A story of strength, resilience, and perspective.
Join us for a special screening of The Brittney Griner Story — a powerful look at the rise of Brittney Griner, her unjust imprisonment abroad, and the fight for her freedom that captured the world.

Followed by a talkback with director Alexandria Stapleton.

🗓 Friday, May 29
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Miami Beach Convention Center – Screening Room 1

#ABFF2026 #espn30for30

At ABFF 1998, HBO Short Film Finalist Sheryl Lee Ralph was asked, 'What's stopping you?' #OvercomingFear #TakeTheLeap#Filmmaking #ABFF2026

Join us for DC as a Creative Capital — Pathways to Production and Power — a conversation exploring how Washington, DC and the broader DMV region are emerging as a hub for creative industries. This session dives into how policy, workforce development, and collaboration are shaping sustainable creative economies and expanding opportunities for Black storytellers. From production pipelines to investment in new markets, panelists share how cities are building power through storytelling and infrastructure.

Moderated by: John Gibson

📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 10:30 – 11:45 AM
📍 Miami Beach Convention Center – Screening Room 1

#ABFF2026 #WeAreABFF #MPA

Join us for DC as a Creative Capital — Pathways to Production and Power — a conversation exploring how Washington, DC and the broader DMV region are emerging as a hub for creative industries. This session dives into how policy, workforce development, and collaboration are shaping sustainable creative economies and expanding opportunities for Black storytellers. From production pipelines to investment in new markets, panelists share how cities are building power through storytelling and infrastructure.

Moderated by: John Gibson

📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 10:30 – 11:45 AM
📍 Miami Beach Convention Center – Screening Room 1

#ABFF2026 #WeAreABFF #MPA

Join us for DC as a Creative Capital — Pathways to Production and Power — a conversation exploring how Washington, DC and the broader DMV region are emerging as a hub for creative industries. This session dives into how policy, workforce development, and collaboration are shaping sustainable creative economies and expanding opportunities for Black storytellers. From production pipelines to investment in new markets, panelists share how cities are building power through storytelling and infrastructure.

Moderated by: John Gibson

📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 10:30 – 11:45 AM
📍 Miami Beach Convention Center – Screening Room 1

#ABFF2026 #WeAreABFF #MPA

Join us for DC as a Creative Capital — Pathways to Production and Power — a conversation exploring how Washington, DC and the broader DMV region are emerging as a hub for creative industries. This session dives into how policy, workforce development, and collaboration are shaping sustainable creative economies and expanding opportunities for Black storytellers. From production pipelines to investment in new markets, panelists share how cities are building power through storytelling and infrastructure.

Moderated by: John Gibson

📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 10:30 – 11:45 AM
📍 Miami Beach Convention Center – Screening Room 1

#ABFF2026 #WeAreABFF #MPA

Join us for DC as a Creative Capital — Pathways to Production and Power — a conversation exploring how Washington, DC and the broader DMV region are emerging as a hub for creative industries. This session dives into how policy, workforce development, and collaboration are shaping sustainable creative economies and expanding opportunities for Black storytellers. From production pipelines to investment in new markets, panelists share how cities are building power through storytelling and infrastructure.

Moderated by: John Gibson

📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 10:30 – 11:45 AM
📍 Miami Beach Convention Center – Screening Room 1

#ABFF2026 #WeAreABFF #MPA

Join us for DC as a Creative Capital — Pathways to Production and Power — a conversation exploring how Washington, DC and the broader DMV region are emerging as a hub for creative industries. This session dives into how policy, workforce development, and collaboration are shaping sustainable creative economies and expanding opportunities for Black storytellers. From production pipelines to investment in new markets, panelists share how cities are building power through storytelling and infrastructure.

Moderated by: John Gibson

📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 10:30 – 11:45 AM
📍 Miami Beach Convention Center – Screening Room 1

#ABFF2026 #WeAreABFF #MPA

30 years of impact. 30 years of access. 30 years of discovery.
We're GLAAD to be down in Miami Beach as ABFF celebrates its milestone anniversary, and continues to shape the future of storytelling. #abff2026 #weareabff

Join us for Living Fully, Leading Forward with Taye Diggs — a powerful conversation on longevity, resilience, and purpose in the entertainment industry. From career transitions to financial planning and personal growth, Diggs shares insights on building lasting success and staying relevant across decades in Hollywood.

Moderated by Rosci Diaz

#ABFF2026 #WeAreABFF #AARP #TayeDiggs #RocsiDiaz

Join us for Living Fully, Leading Forward with Taye Diggs — a powerful conversation on longevity, resilience, and purpose in the entertainment industry. From career transitions to financial planning and personal growth, Diggs shares insights on building lasting success and staying relevant across decades in Hollywood.

Moderated by Rosci Diaz

#ABFF2026 #WeAreABFF #AARP #TayeDiggs #RocsiDiaz

Join us for Living Fully, Leading Forward with Taye Diggs — a powerful conversation on longevity, resilience, and purpose in the entertainment industry. From career transitions to financial planning and personal growth, Diggs shares insights on building lasting success and staying relevant across decades in Hollywood.

Moderated by Rosci Diaz

#ABFF2026 #WeAreABFF #AARP #TayeDiggs #RocsiDiaz

A powerful story. A necessary conversation.

Join us for a screening of Basement People — an intimate portrait of childhood, trauma, and the search for safety — followed by a Q&A with director Christine Swanson and Shanti Das.

Moderated by W. Imara Canady.

🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 11:00–11:45 AM
📍 O Cinema

Free community event

#ABFF2026

A powerful story. A necessary conversation.

Join us for a screening of Basement People — an intimate portrait of childhood, trauma, and the search for safety — followed by a Q&A with director Christine Swanson and Shanti Das.

Moderated by W. Imara Canady.

🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 11:00–11:45 AM
📍 O Cinema

Free community event

#ABFF2026

Rare footage from the ABFF vault. 🎞️

In 1997, Halle Berry received the Rising Star Award at the very first Best of ABFF in Acapulco, Mexico.

From the beginning, ABFF has been a place where stars rise and history is made.

Now 30 years later… the question is: where will you be for the 30th?

#ABFF2026 #ABFF30 #WeAreABFF #HalleBerry

In the director’s chair 🎬

Join Tyree Dillihay for a deep dive into the making of GOAT — from a 7.5-year journey to bringing his directorial debut to life at Sony Pictures Animation.

With producers including Stephen Curry and a voice cast featuring Caleb McLaughlin and Gabrielle Union, this conversation explores the creative vision, collaboration, and leadership behind bold new animated storytelling.

Moderated by Jon Gist.

🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 1:30–2:45 PM
📍 New World Center – Truist Pavilion

#ABFF2026 #GOATMovie

In the director’s chair 🎬

Join Tyree Dillihay for a deep dive into the making of GOAT — from a 7.5-year journey to bringing his directorial debut to life at Sony Pictures Animation.

With producers including Stephen Curry and a voice cast featuring Caleb McLaughlin and Gabrielle Union, this conversation explores the creative vision, collaboration, and leadership behind bold new animated storytelling.

Moderated by Jon Gist.

🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 1:30–2:45 PM
📍 New World Center – Truist Pavilion

#ABFF2026 #GOATMovie

In the director’s chair 🎬

Join Tyree Dillihay for a deep dive into the making of GOAT — from a 7.5-year journey to bringing his directorial debut to life at Sony Pictures Animation.

With producers including Stephen Curry and a voice cast featuring Caleb McLaughlin and Gabrielle Union, this conversation explores the creative vision, collaboration, and leadership behind bold new animated storytelling.

Moderated by Jon Gist.

🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 1:30–2:45 PM
📍 New World Center – Truist Pavilion

#ABFF2026 #GOATMovie