#jefffriday

[nbcnightlynews]

“Because Hollywouldn’t.”

That’s the mantra behind the American Black Film Festival, according to one of its founders, Jeff Friday.

The ABFF, which is held in Miami, is transforming and diversifying Hollywood through its screenwriting contests and workshops, among other opportunities.

Seven years ago, Ryan Coogler, director of the smash-hit Black Panther, won a contest at this same festival. “That first vote of confidence—that really meant a lot,” Coogler told NBC News’ Morgan Radford. 

[aquanzacadogan]

"We have to have images that are true to who we are." Derek Dingle #bmxcel #at&t #bmxluncheon #lemmanrucker #jefffriday #hollywood #aquanzacadogan (at PGA National Resort & Spa)

[lockstarapril]

#abff congrats to American black film festival's 20th year. Malik Yoba's film Bad Dad Rehab is a must see about men/fathers. #baddadrehab #cesssilvera #aprilatkinson #jefffriday #abff #bradsiegal #overtown #tvone (at Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex)

[theqweens]

One would hope so #hollywood #blackhollywood #film 🎥 by @americanblackfilmfestival ・・・ "Just because 'Hollywouldn't' in 1997, doesn't mean that Hollywood couldn't do better today and I am very encouraged that Hollywood will step up to the plate." - Jeff Friday #jefffriday #theqweens #qweensbizz #Honors

[chrisgees]

Today's #Workflow wit the mastermind behind #ABFF - founder #JeffFriday. #AmericianBlackFilmFestival | #Hair #Makeup #TheGeesDidIt #PhillyCut #christmastree (at Downtown Los Angeles)

[wikkedscorpion]

#Repost @dshot76 with @repostapp. ・・・ #JeffFriday #founder of the #AmericanBlackFilmFestival teamed up with #BET for their first awards show, and a celebration of Hollywood... #black #films #movies #actors #actresses #producers #directors #screenwriters #scriptwriters #TVshows #sitcoms #dramas - #ABFF #ABFFAwards #BETCelebratesHollywood

[wikkedscorpion]

#Repost @omarihardwickofficial with @repostapp. ・・・ Me: The prompter reads...make-CERTAIN-all-of-you-out-there-watch-the-#AbffHonors-tonight on @Bet. Nia: O, don't forget to tell them what time to tune in. Me: Why don't you tell them? Nia: Forgot my glasses man! Me: Makes 2 of us Nia. Thas why i'm using my finger. O & Nia: 8pm!! #JeffFriday #Abff & #BetCelebratesHollywood

[barrygaudy]

ABFF at SVA #spikelee #jefffriday #americanidle