2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Community Day

The 2024 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will conclude its five-day event with the annual Community Day on June 16th, in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). Held at the Black Archives Lyric Theater in Historic Overtown (819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136), the event runs from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm and is free for the South Florida community.

Local residents, businesses, and special guests from entertainment and sports will enjoy exclusive film screenings and a vendor expo. This year's highlights include an encore screening of the ABFF selection "The Waterboyz" and Amazon MGM Studios' WNBA documentary "Power of the Dream."

Event Schedule:

Sunday, June 16, 2024:

• 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• ABFF Community Day

• Free Event

• Sponsored by the GMCVB

• 1:00 pm

• The Waterboyz (Encore Screening)

• Panelist: Coke Daniels (Director)

• 3:00 pm

• Power of the Dream (Screening)

• Panelist: Dawn Porter (Director & Producer)

• Moderator: Jemele Hill (Sports Journalist)
  

Jeff Friday, NICE CROWD Founder & CEO: “We are thrilled to partner with the GMCVB team for our 19th year. The Miami community is a vital part of our festival.”

David Whitaker, GMCVB President & CEO: "Our partnership with ABFF showcases our vibrant arts scene and supports emerging filmmakers, making Miami a hub for international entertainment and culture."

Connie Kinnard, GMCVB Senior VP of Multicultural Tourism & Development: "Collaborating with ABFF enriches Miami-Dade’s cultural landscape, celebrating Black voices in film and boosting local communities."

The ABFF runs from June 12 – 16 in Miami Beach, with an online segment from June 17 - 24 on ABFF PLAY. For more information, visit ABFF.

Founded by Jeff Friday in 1997, the American Black Film Festival is a leading event showcasing Black stories and supporting Black artists. The festival features studio premieres, independent films, master classes, panels, talent showcases, and networking events.

Key sponsors include Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO®, Cadillac, Comcast NBCUniversal, Walmart, and more.

NICE CROWD, formerly ABFF Ventures, is a Los Angeles-based live events company focused on BIPOC culture and talent. Their main event is the American Black Film Festival.

For more details, visit NICE CROWD.