This new national initiative will bring the energy, creativity and community spirit of the acclaimed festival to four cities across the U.S. starting Oct. 2025.
ATLANTA — The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), hosted in Miami Beach every year, is hitting the road and making a stop in Atlanta ahead of its 30th anniversary.
The festival is launching the ABFF Pop-Up Tour. This new national initiative will bring the energy, creativity and community spirit of the acclaimed festival to four major markets across the U.S. this fall. Designed to meet audiences where they are, the tour activates in cities where Black arts and entertainment communities live and thrive.
With the 30th anniversary approaching, the festival is working to expand beyond its flagship annual Miami Beach event to extend its mission of cultural equity and access to various communities nationwide.
ABFF Pop-Up Tours will feature award-winning independent films, celebrity conversations, and curated panels. One panel, BOB Talks, is an inspiring speaker series spotlighting Black-Owned Brands.
“For nearly three decades, ABFF has been a cornerstone for showcasing and elevating Black storytelling,” said Jeff Friday, ABFF Cofounder and CEO of Nice Crowd in a release. “The ABFF Pop-Up Tour is a natural evolution of that mission—a mobile cultural movement designed to expand opportunity and deepen connection. By bringing the ABFF experience directly into local communities, we’re creating new spaces to discover talent, celebrate creativity, and unite through the power of film and shared culture. We’re excited to partner with Ally Financial to help bring this vision to life.”
The tour kicks off in October 2025 in the cities below:
- New York — October 25 -26 | AMC Lincoln Square
- Atlanta –November 8 -9 | AMC Madison Yards
- Dallas –November 15 – 16 | AMC NorthPark
- Los Angeles –December 13 – 14 | AMC The Grove
The Pop-Up Tour is launched with national support from Founding Sponsor Ally Financial.
“Ally honors the remarkable talent and creativity showcased at the American Black Film Festival Pop-Up Tour as a part of our long-standing commitment as a true ally to Black and brown creators and artists,” said Erica Hughes, senior director, Ally Marketing, in a release. “Elevating their voices, sharing their experiences, and celebrating the unique gifts they bring to our communities is a key piece of Ally’s mission to serve everyone as a financial ally.”
For more details and updates, visit www.nicecrowd.com or follow @ABFF on the social media platform X and @AmericanBlackFilmFestival on Instagram and Facebook.
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