Greetings! As Mayor of Miami-Dade County and on behalf of our nearly 3 million residents, I am proud to welcome you to the 30th annual American Black Film Festival, with this year’s theme being “Homecoming.” This year’s theme will pay a tribute to the festival’s rich legacy and the expansive community it has cultivated over […]
Welcome from the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau The American Black Film Festival is the premier film and entertainment event in the country dedicated to helping elevate the culture and nurture emerging talent. It is one of Miami’s most prestigious events! We are excited about the festivities on Miami Beach and super excited about
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The thrill of the American Black Film Festival’s “Homecoming”- themed return is almost upon us, celebrating 30 years of the festival returning May 27-May 31 to Miami Beach. Since 1997, CEO and founder Jeff Friday has amplified Black narratives in film, bringing underrepresented stories to the forefront, becoming a staple of Black cinema history. Drawing
Regina King knows what it means to come home to a place that has grown alongside you and to a community you’ve helped shape. This spring, as the American Black Film Festival celebrates 30 years and returns to Miami Beach under the banner “Homecoming,” the Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning actor and director steps in
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History is almost never rewritten by accident. For David Whitaker, president and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, bringing the American Black Film Festival back to Miami was never about nostalgia. It was a calculated move to redefine how the city is seen—and who gets to shape that perception. “Back in 2007,
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Jeff Friday’s return to Miami Beach this May carries the weight of three decades. The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), which he founded in 1997 and still leads, celebrates its 30th anniversary May 27–31. What began with just 90 attendees has since evolved into a major gathering that now draws thousands each year, becoming one
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What’s the secret behind Olympian Noah Lyles’ record-breaking sprints? What revelations did WNBA Forward Brittney Griner discover on her tumultuous path to sports stardom? These questions and more will be explored at this year’s American Black Film Festival (ABFF) as part of ABFF SPORTS, an initiative spotlighting the growing influence of sports content and applauding
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One of the reigning queens of film, Regina King, will share her journey to stardom as the 2026 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) celebrates three decades of Black excellence homecoming style. As part of ABFF’s 30th Anniversary celebration, American Airlines will present a special Legacy Talk honoring King’s storied career and return to the festival
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Sponsored by GMCVB ABFF Community Day Sunday, May 31 Noon– 5 p.m. Black Archives-The Historic Lyric Theater Doors Open at Noon Experience the best of ABFF in Miami, free and open to the public. Enjoy screenings, local vendors, and engaging activations throughout the day. 12:30 p.m. – HBO® Short Film Award Showcase Now in its
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Serving style and influence, M•I•A Magazine’s “Best Dressed” of 2026 executed the Met Gala theme “Fashion is Art,” amplified by the opulent backdrop of Leonardo Miami’s on Miami Beach. Set amongst lush gold decor, medieval-inspired paintings, and grand fixtures, the photoshoot was straight out of a Renaissance dream, exuding Black royalty in each frame. More