ABFF GLOBAL LONDON x SOULfest - August 28-31, 2025
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 2025 event will take place from August 28-31 at the British Film Institute (BFI) and other venues around London.

BBC Masterclass
ABFF London Audience
2023 Short Film Awards

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S.O.U.L. Fest x ABFF Global: London Panel Discussion and Short Film Presentation

Programmed by Create Central

Thursday, August 28 | 7:00 pm | The Midlands Art Centre

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Opening Night: S.O.U.L Fest: 40 Acres

Courtesy of SOUL Fest

Friday, August 29 | 6:10 pm | British Film Institute, NFT1

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ACT IT OUT: Scene Exploration with Patrice DeGraff Arenas

Presented by New York Film Academy (NYFA)

Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 12:00 pm | Rich Mix

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My Community, My Story: A Bad Wolf and Screen Alliance Wales Showcase

Courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment

Saturday, August 30 | 2:00 pm | Rich Mix

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Screenwriting: From Character to Plot with Federico Spiazzi

Presented by New York Film Academy (NYFA)

Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 3:00 pm | Rich Mix

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Misan Harriman: Shoot the People + Q&A

Saturday, August 30 | 2:30 pm | British Film Institute, NFT1

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Trouble Man

Courtesy of NICE CROWD

Saturday, August 30 | 5:40 pm | British Film Institute, NFT1

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South African Stories

Courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sunday, August 31 | 12:00 pm | Rich Mix

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The Fisherman

Courtesy of NICE CROWD

Sunday, August 31 | 2:30 pm | Rich Mix

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SOUL Fest Shorts & Awards

Sunday, August 31 | 6:00 pm | British Film Institute, NFT1

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A Snapshot of ABFF Global: London 2024

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

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