ABFF Global London x SOULfest - Screening our Unseen Lives - Aug 29 - Sep 1, 2024
Building Global Alliances

About The Festival

ABFF Global: London is the European installment of the American Black Film Festival’s (ABFF) international event series. The weekend festival, produced in partnership with UK-based organization S.O.U.L. FEST, features screenings, panel discussions, master classes and networking activities. Originally launched in 2019 with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment, ABFF Global: London is dedicated to promoting the universal appeal of Black content and encouraging collaboration between artists throughout the African diaspora.

The 2024 event took place in London from August 29 to September 1, at the British Film Institute (BFI). The 2025 festival dates are to be announced.

BBC Masterclass
ABFF London Audience
2023 Short Film Awards

2024 Festival Lineup

Chasing the Night Sky

S.O.UL. Fest Shorts at the MAC Birmingham

Thursday, August 29, 6:15 pm | MAC Birmingham

Sing Sing

Sing Sing

Starring Colman Domingo

Friday, August 30, 6:00 pm | BFI NFT1

S.O.UL. Fest Shorts

S.O.U.L. Fest Shorts and Awards

Saturday, August 31, 3:20 pm | BFI NFT1

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Mr. Loverman

Starring Lennie James. Sponsored by Sony Pictures Television & BBC.

Saturday, August 31, 6:30 pm | BFI NFT1

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The Lost Holliday

Written and Directed by Jussie Smollett. Starring Vivica A. Fox, Jussie Smollett and Jabari Redd.

Saturday, August 31, 8:45 pm | BFI NFT2

From Book & Stage to Screen: The Journey of Adaptation

Sunday, September 1, 1:40 pm | BFI NFT2

Transcending Borders: British Filmmakers’ Journey to the American Black Film Festival

Sunday, September 1, 3:40 pm | BFI NFT2

2024 Sponsors

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A Snapshot of ABFF Global: London 2024

Browse through our photos to see what you may have missed at this year’s Festival.

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