About this Event
Sponsored by GMCVB
Sunday, May 31; 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Black Archives-The Historic Lyric Theater
Experience the best of ABFF in Miami, free and open to the public. Enjoy screenings, local vendors, and engaging activations throughout the day.
12:30 PM – HBO® Short Film Award Showcase
Now in its 29th year, the HBO® Short Film Award is one of the most prestigious short-film showcases in the world. Each year, five exceptional filmmakers are selected as finalists, with one Grand Prize winner receiving the HBO® Short Film Award and a $10,000 cash prize. The four remaining finalists are each awarded $5,000. Join us to experience this year’s standout films and discover the next generation of visionary storytellers. Featuring Jared Leaf (Spilled Milk), Modupe Thompson (Facade), Jeremiah Towolawi (The Truth About Space), Linda Lô (We Had Fun), Carlton Daniel Jr. (FLY).
3:00 PM – Girl Dad, Feature Film
A queer teenager (Marsai Martin) travels from Brooklyn to Los Angeles to spend the summer with her estranged father (Courtney B. Vance), a gifted composer she barely knows. As they attempt to bridge years of distance, an unexpected conflict brings underlying tensions to the surface, testing the limits of their connection. Q&A with the filmmakers and cast, including Marsai Martin.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Black Archives - Historic Lyric Theater, 819 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, United States
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