Among the short films that will have its World Premiere at the 2026 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is Fame Farm, written, directed and edited by WhoInGodsName in his directorial debut. Produced by Kharmony Fortune, the film is a thought-provoking short film that dives into the dark underbelly of the quest for online stardom. This captivating AI project will screen at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) on March 30th at 1:30 PM at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Screening Room 1 as part of the 30th-anniversary celebration.     ...Read More

Black History Bike Ride, Exodus Filmworks, Netta Lou Creative, and Hi-Post are proud to announce the world premiere of Cycles of Resilience: A Journey Through Austin’s Black History, an hour-long documentary directed by Ya’Ke Smith (Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom), at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). Smith won the HBO Short Film Competition in 2008 and this will mark his sixth appearance at the festival.  Cycles of Resilience starts its festival run by making its world premiere at ABFF at 11:40am on Thursday, May 28, at O Cinema South Beach, 1130 Washing...Read More

Among the films that will have its World Premiere at 2026 the American Black Film Festival is ATHENA A.I., the new sci-fi thriller from director Corey Grant and writer/star Lanett Tachel. The film stars Lanett Tachel, Redaric Williams, Marissa Shankar, Andrew J. Katers, Anjianna Grasso, Marvin Ryan, and Stephen P. Nemphos. Set in 2035, ATHENA A.I. takes place in a seemingly perfected America where equality and order have finally become the norm. But during an exclusive dinner party, the evening takes a deadly turn when the group’s co-host — an un...Read More

    TheWrap reports that Marginal MediaWorks has wrapped production on Southern indie horror “Last Day” from writer and director Kevin Arbouet.   “Last Day,” which was shot on location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is described as a high concept horror that takes place over one night, in an apartment building in the deep south. Exact logline and plot details are being kept under wraps. ...Read More

Blackfilmandtv.com has been provided with some exclusive pics from the independent film ‘Girl Dad,’ directed by Solvan Slick Naim and starring Marsai Martin and Courtney B. Vance. Photo Credit Black Film & TV Premiering at the American Black Film Festival is ‘Girl Dad,’ the script was written by Naim and Lane Zola Williamson. The cast also includes Madison Bailey, Michael Rainey, Meagan Good, Sierra Capri, and Javon Walton. The film will be shown on May 30th at 1:55pm at the Convention Center Theater #2. ...Read More

The LightReel Film Festival, Washington, DC's premier multicultural film festival, tonight announced the winners of the 2026 Black Butterfly Awards — LightReel's highest honor, presented to filmmakers whose work exemplifies excellence in storytelling, craft, and cultural impact. The awards were announced on the Closing night of the festival's 7th annual edition, held June 3–6, 2026 at the Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market, Washington, DC, under this year's theme: From the District to the Diaspora. ...Read More