Opening Night Film – Strung
Sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal
Wednesday, May 27
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
New World Center – Performance Hall
Passholders Only
From director Malcolm D. Lee, a talented violinist takes a prestigious job as a music tutor for the gifted daughter of an influential and enigmatic family. As she becomes entangled in their opulent world, unsettling secrets begin to surface, forcing her to question her safety, her dreams, and even her sanity.
Directed by Malcolm D. Lee; Starring Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Lucien Laviscount, Anna Diop, and Coco Jones
29th Annual HBO® Short Film Award Showcase
Sponsored by Warner Bros. Discovery/HBO
Thursday, May 28
8:15 pm – 10:15 pm
New World Center – Performance Hall
Passholders Only
Now in its 29th year, the HBO® Short Film Award is regarded as one of the most prestigious short film showcases in the world. Five filmmakers are selected as finalists, with one Grand Prize winner receiving the HBO® Short Film Award and a $10,000 cash prize. Each of the four runner-up finalists will receive a $5,000 cash prize. Featuring Jared Leaf (Spilled Milk), Modupe Thompson (Facade), Jeremiah Towolawi (The Truth About Space), Linda Lô (We Had Fun), Carlton Daniel Jr. (FLY).
Hosted by Bevy Smith
Special Screening: “The Brittney Griner Story”
Sponsored by ESPN
Friday, May 29
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center, Screening Room 1
Passholders Only
Directed by: Alexandria Stapleton
ABFF Sports Track
Basement People and Q&A
Sponsored by The Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) powered by AHF
Saturday, May 30
11:00 am – 11:45 am
O Cinema
Directed by Christine Swanson; Written by Kyale Akeem Williams; Produced by Geert Heetebrij, Christine Swanson, Kim Ogletree
Panelists: Christine Swanson (Director, Basement People), Shanti Das (Silence to Shame)
Moderated by: W. Imara Canady, National Director, Community Engagement & Communications, AHF
*Free Community Event
Kanan’s Evolution: An Inside Look at Season Five of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan”
Sponsored by STARZ
Saturday, May 30
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center, Screening Room 1
Passholders Only
Join stars from the fifth and final season of STARZ’s original series “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” for an exclusive preview event. Through curated clips and a moderated discussion, guests will experience the Southside through a new lens—exploring Kanan’s evolution, rising family tensions, and the high-stakes drama ahead. Be among the first to discover what’s in store for Season Five, premiering June 12 on STARZ.
Panelists: Mekai Curtis & London Brown; additional panelists forthcoming.
Meeting the Moment: A Documentary from L’Oréal Groupe and T Brand
Sponsored by L’Oréal Groupe
Saturday, May 30
6:45 pm – 8:00 pm
New World Center – Truist Pavilion
Passholders Only
Directed by Xenia Alexandra; Featuring Sue Bird, Jules Koundé, Noah Lyles, Persephone, and La Catalina
ABFF Sports Track
