With each announcement for the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), the anticipation and excitement continues building. Brace yourself as stars like Nia Long, the cast of All American, Divorce in the Black, Reasonable Doubt, Janelle James, and Denzel Washington, and more share insights during the festival.
ABFF will host intimate conversations such as “Women & Wealth: A Conversation with Nia Long,” presented by Ally, where the actress will share insights on money and mindfulness. Get ready for laughs at the ABFF Comedy Show hosted by Janelle James from Abbott Elementary, featuring emerging comedians bringing the house down. Plus, dive into the world of Black culture and education with the cast of All American in “Friday Night Vibes Goes Off the Field with All American and All American: Homecoming,” presented by Warner Bros. Discovery. And don’t miss the ABFF Retrospective: Celebrating the Legacy of Denzel Washington, where we’ll journey through the highlights of his illustrious career.
Get ready for five days of entertainment, inspiration, and celebration at ABFF 2024! Check out the list of events for each day.
Thursday, June 13, 2024:
“Women & Wealth: A Conversation with Nia Long” Presented by Ally
Moderator: Jack Howard
Guest: Nia Long
“It’s All Location, Location, Location” Presented by Fulton Films (GA) Office
Moderator: Shaunya Chavis-Rucker
Panelists: Javon Johnson, Kaye Singleton, Rolonda “Rogirl” Rochelle
“Navigating the Pathways to Representation” Presented by WME
Moderator: Antonio Hairston (VP, Recruiting and Diversity Outreach, WME)
Panelists: Eric Darnell (Agent, Motion Picture Literary, WME), Chelsea Dern (Agent, Scripted TV Literary, WME), Ashley Calloway (Manager and Producer, ColorCreative)
“UnPrisoned (Season 2 World Premiere) with Kerry Washington” Presented by Onyx Collective, ABC Signature, Hulu
Moderator: TBA
Panelists: Kerry Washington (EP/Star) and Tracy McMillan (Creator/EP)
“NBCU LAUNCH Talks: The Art of Content Acquisitions at NBCUniversal” Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal
Moderator: TBA
Panelists: Robert Baltazar, Britney Williams, Tony Ducret
“Sonic Force: Storytelling Through Voice Acting” Presented by Meta
Moderators: Dr. Michele Prettyman and Terri Prettyman Bowles
Panelists: Joan Baker, Rudy Gaskins, Dave Fennoy
“Lights, Camera, Access: A Director’s Journey” Presented by Warner Bros. Discovery
Moderator: Bevy Smith
Guest: Rashaad Ernesto Green
“Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black: An Exclusive First Look with film stars Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict” Presented by Amazon MGM Studios
Moderator: Latasha Gillespie
Guests: Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict
“Uncensored Live w/ Trina” Presented by TV One
Moderator: Chris Spencer
Guest: Trina
Friday, June 14, 2024
– “Meet the Streaming Innovation Alliance” Presented by Motion Picture Association (MPA)
Moderator: John Gibson
Panelists: Omarr Salgado, Michael Maponga, J. Alexander Martin, Kenneth Giffords
– “Court is Back in Session: Season Two of Hulu’s ‘Reasonable Doubt'” Presented by Onyx Collective, ABC Signature, Hulu
Moderator: TBA
Panelists: Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Raamla Mohamed
– “Pitch Perfect: Promoting Yourself & Connecting With Others” Presented by TV One
Moderator: TBA
Guest: Austyn Biggers
– “Insuring Your Future” Presented by Northwestern Mutual
Moderator: Monique Idlett
Panelists: Julian Pouncy, Mshon K. Pulliam
– “Friday Night Vibes Goes Off the Field with All American and All American: Homecoming” Presented by Warner Bros. Discovery
Hosts: Nina Parker, KevOnStage
Panelists: Daniel Ezra, Michael Evans Behling, Bre-Z, Geffri Maya, Cory Hardrict
Saturday, June 15, 2024:
– “Uplifting Talent and Stories from Untapped Spaces” Presented by Comcast NBCU
Moderator: Candace Afia
Panelists: Keisha Senter, Emerlynn Lampitoc, K. Nicole Mills
– “Black & Unlimited Fatherhood Project – Celebrity Conversation” Presented by Walmart
Moderator: David E. Talbert
Panelists: Lance Gross, Carl Jones
– “Music For Media: Secrets of a Successful Collaboration” Presented by New World Symphony
Host: Michael Abels
Guest: Michael Abels
– “ABFF Retrospective: Celebrating the Legacy of Denzel Washington”
Moderator: Chaz Ebert
Guest: Denzel Washington
Each event promises to be engaging and insightful, offering attendees the opportunity to learn from industry experts and celebrated figures in the entertainment world.