The Writer's Room

07/09/2021

08/18/2020

08/17/2020

08/16/2020

Good afternoon, everyone. Are there any people working on a writing project?

08/16/2020

The multi-faceted Gabrielle Union will be joining us on Sunday, August 23rd at 5PM ET for an exclusive conversation about her career, balancing motherhood and growing her various business enterprises. Don’t miss Gabrielle Union: “Minding Her Business”, presented by Morgan Stanley.

Visit ABFF.com for more information.

08/15/2020

From his life behind scenes to now being in front of the camera, Kenya Barris joins us for a dynamic conversation with Angela Rye. Hear about his career as writer/producer and creator of the hit television series , , and Netflix
original series , as well as his new projects. Tune in Saturday, August 22 at 8 PM on ABFF.com.

Read the big news on his new project, documentary on Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump: https://deadline.com/2020/08/kenya-barris-ben-crump-film-netflix-breonna-taylor-george-floyd-ahmaud-arbery-lawyer-nadia-hallgren-roger-ross-williams-michelle-obama-1203013621/

08/12/2020

Yusuf Hawkins was 16 years old when he was murdered by a group of young white men in Brooklyn, NY. Thirty years after his tragic murder, his family and closest friends reflect on the fight for justice that both inspired and divided a volatile New York City.

Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn premieres TONIGHT on HBO. This is the first project produced through the LIGHTBOX Documentary Initiative and we are so excited for you to see this film. Tune in at 9PM on HBO or stream on HBO Max and let us know what you think.

Congratulations Muta'Ali Muhammad, Victorious De Costa, Jevon Frank, Jeff Friday, Melanie Sharee and the whole team!

08/08/2020

08/08/2020

Are you ready for all this ? Some of the top artists in Hollywood will be joining us for the Online Edition August 21-30. We have an amazing line up of panels and events! Check out the schedule on ABFF.com. Registration for virtual passes will begin on August 21.

08/08/2020

Master your screenwriting craft and get noticed.

08/08/2020

Good morning, how many people in this group will join ABFF online this year and how many will go in person next year on June 16-20-2021 South Beach Miami?

08/06/2020

08/01/2020

10 days, 90 films, 25 panels, virtual parties & more! Get ready for the ABFF Online Edition August 21-30. Sign up for your FREE virtual pass, starting August 21 on ABFF.com.

07/31/2020

Filmmakers! Equip ourselves with the knowledge, insights and expert advice to propel your project at the Film Independent Forum July 31 – Aug. 7, a weeklong event taking place online, designed to provide inspiration and the resources you need to move your career forward.

Get your pass today: filmindependent.org/forum


07/31/2020

We are extremely excited to have the iconic Mary J. Blige as this year's ambassador! You don't want to miss the Online Edition August 21-30. Registration is FREE and will begin on August 21 on ABFF.com.

07/25/2020

Join us on Monday for our final presentation. Monday’s film is , directed by Steven Caple Jr.. Steven Caple Jr. is the winner of the 2013 Short Film Competition and has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most sought after filmmakers. Most recently, he helmed CREED II, the second installation of the CREED franchise. He has also directed multiple episodes of Grown-ish and Rapture on Netflix. Watch ‘A Different Tree’ on Monday 7/27 anytime, all day on ABFF.com! Then, join the talkback with Steven Caple Jr. and Mel Sharee at 9PM EST / 6PM PST.

07/25/2020

Next year in April, some of you will have the opportunity to attend The Writer's Room 'Writers Retreat'. I am looking for 18 people who would like to attend. This retreat will be for aspiring and novice writers. If you want to write for television or film or publish a novel, this retreat will be for you.
We will focus on storytelling, writing, writing scripts for television and film. I don't know how many of you have taken or heard of 'The Masterclass', but you will have the opportunity to take a class from one of our famous television writers.
The retreat will be in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

So, how many of you would like to attend????

07/25/2020

Good morning, I hope everyone is doing well.