Award-Winning Independent Director Craig Ross Jr. to be the First to Release a Film on MySpace.com Sep 6, 2008
Set to turn the technological ties on independent movie distribution forever on September 29, 2008 -- "The Mannsfield 12," which claimed Best Director and Best Screenplay at the 2007 American Black Film Festival -- will be released worldwide. The gripping drama details how 12 elite criminals, housed in the high-risk East Wing of a state penitentiary, are faced with crucial choices that test and show who they really are. (PR Newswire)
"Crazy Like a Fox" to Premiere at 12th Annual American Black Film Festival in Los Angeles Aug 6, 2008
"Crazy Like a Fox" to Premiere at 12th Annual American Black Film Festival in Los Angeles - Yahoo ... "Crazy Like a Fox" to Premiere at 12th Annual American Black Film Festival in Los Angeles ... Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 6, 2008 -- Black Ivory Communications will celebrate the West Coast premiere of director Tony Abulu's latest film at the 12th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in Los Angeles. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Allstate Announces Top Three Finalists of 2nd Annual 'Be Reel' Film Contest Aug 5, 2008
Company Continues Commitment to 'Go Beyond' Through American Black Film Festival Sponsorship ... The winner of the "Be Reel" contest will receive an award, a $5,000 grand prize and a mentoring session with Jeff Friday, founder of Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) ... Allstate will announce the winner of the second annual "Be Reel" Film contest at the conclusion of the 2008 12th Annual American Black Film Festival. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
This Christmas Oct 26, 2007
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Editorial Calendar Oct 16, 2007
American Black Film Festival coming soon: http://www. variety. (Variety)
Nicholas Charles Named Vice President of Content for BET Interactive Sep 25, 2007
He also developed interactive blogs for community engagement and established content partnerships with new providers, including , , , American Black Film Festival and the NAACP.. Before joining AOL Black Voices, Charles worked in the Office of the Manhattan Borough President from September 2004 to July 2005, first serving as Director of Communications and then as Press Secretary/Spokesperson. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Allstate(R) Reaches out to Aspiring Filmmakers with the 2007 Allstate Beyond February ''Be Reel'' Contest at American Black Film Festival Aug 4, 2007
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allstate Insurance Company, sponsor of the 11th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF), is doling out big screen accolades of its own to aspiring filmmakers through the 2007 "Be Reel" Contest. In an effort to expand support and give broader exposure to the black film community, Allstate is providing a forum for talented filmmakers to showcase their talents in Los Angeles, October 25-29. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Brings Together Jesse Jackson Sr., Michelle Williams, Twista, Rhymefest, Da Brat, and More in an All-Star Lineup of Chicago Talent At 'INSPIRED' IN CHICAGO July 15-17, 2007 Jul 16, 2007
9-11 pm, Film: Premier of TRACI TOWNSEND, American Black Film Festival (ABFF),2006 selection comedy; on general release July 20, 2007. -- Short Q&A with the film's stars Jazsmin Lewis and Richard T. Jones. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Home Box Office Opens 10th Annual HBO Short Film Award Call for Entry May 18, 2007
Five finalists to be chosen to compete for $20,000 grand prize at Film Life's 2007 American Black Film Festival in Los Angeles this October 25-29. NEW YORK, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Box Office announced it is now accepting entries for its 10th Annual HBO Short Film Award at Film Life's 2007 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) ... Film Life's key properties include the American Black Film Festival (abff. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2. Feds torch 'smoke, mirrors' defense Apr 26, 2007
Like Willis, Knox was in South Florida for American Black Film Festival. At the party, Knox and Ford hit it off. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
SPARK Debuting on DVD May 15 Apr 24, 2007
SPARK is the first title under Warner Home Video's American Black Film Festival DVD Series label, from its partnership with Film Life Inc., an independent company recognized as the leading showcase of contemporary Black and urban films. SPARK tells the tale of a young couple stranded in a desert town. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
5. FBI visited Harold Ford Sr.’s Miami home Apr 19, 2007
McNeil mentions that he brought Ford to Miami in July 2004 for the American Black Film Festival. "John, was it wonderful?" he asks. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
1. All on tape -- but feds see payoffs, defense says pay Apr 12, 2007
The lawyer told the jury that the FBI paid Willis "upwards of $160,000,'' a reference to records that show he got $6,000 a month to act as an informant. Willis factors prominently into at least one charge against Ford: That he threatened to shoot undercover operatives after he became suspicious that he was under FBI investigation. Yet with his client facing one count of bribery, one count of extortion and three counts of witness intimidation, Scholl knows it's the tapes he must attack foremost.... (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Black film fest calls it a wrap Feb 19, 2007
He meets young filmmakers every year at the American Black Film Festival in Miami, and he regularly attends local filmmaking showcases, such as the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. "I want to promote local filmmakers and independent films from around the country and around the world," he said. (Herald Sun)
Black Film Festival heads west to L.A. Feb 16, 2007
Citing costs and geography, the American Black Film Festival is moving from Miami Beach to Los Angeles after five years. The City of Angels will provide both better access to Hollywood movers and shakers and lower expenses, said Jeff Friday, chief executive of New York-based Film Life, which organizes and finances the festival. (The Miami Herald)
BLACK ENTERPRISE Announces the Top 50 Hollywood Power Brokers Feb 13, 2007
In addition, BE consulted national organizations, including the Screen Actors Guild, the Film Life and HBO American Black Film Festival, the Black Filmmakers Association, the Black Filmmakers Forum, the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, and the NAACP, which hosts the annually televised Image Awards honoring the best African American actors, movies, and television programs. The complete list appears in the March issue of BLACK ENTERPRISE, which hits newsstands on February 21. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
