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ABFF Awards 2026: "Three Colors" & "Girl Dad" Triumph
31 May
Summary
- Two films, "Three Colors: Pan-African" and "Girl Dad," led the feature film awards.
- Director Steven Caple Jr. received the ABFF Alumni Award at the 30th-anniversary celebration.
- Jordan Peele produced the winning short film, "Spilled Milk," in the HBO showcase.
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) concluded its 30th-anniversary edition with the Best of ABFF Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in independent filmmaking.
The U.S. Narrative Feature category saw significant recognition for "Three Colors: Pan-African" and "Girl Dad." Both films tied for the Performance Award, with "Three Colors: Pan-African" also securing the Grand Jury Prize. "Girl Dad" earned the Screenwriting Award for its writers.
Steven Caple Jr., director of "Creed II" and "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," was honored with the ABFF Alumni Award, highlighting a filmmaker's successful journey from the festival's short film competition to global acclaim.
A key highlight was the Oscar-qualifying HBO Short Film Award Showcase. This year's winner, "Spilled Milk," was produced by Jordan Peele and featured a notable cast. The event was hosted by comedian KevOnStage and included a performance by Anthony Hamilton.
