Stand-up comedy is a grind. For most, the pay is meager, travel is heavy, and the gigs you do book are juggled in between fulltime work. So, why dedicate your life to such an intense commitment? For Ron Dailey, aka “Blaq Ron,” he knew what he wanted out of comedy: “I was in it for […]
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ABFF Ventures announced today their selection of finalists who will compete at the 6th annual Comedy Wings Competition, presented by HBO, during the American Black Film Festival in Miami June 13-17. Last night, nine comedians competed for a finalist position at The HaHa Comedy Club in North Hollywood, hosted by comedian Alex Thomas. Each finalist […]
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Photo by Gigi | Elsy | Ruby photography A couple of weeks ago at The American Black Film Festival’s 4th annual Comedy Wings Competition, sponsored by HBO, in Miami, comedian Daphnique Springs was announced as the winner. If you recall, Springs was one of the five finalists which included comedians Del Harrison, Tyree Elaine, Kareem […]
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March 15, 2016, New York, New York – Helmed the largest gathering of African American film and television enthusiasts, The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) prides itself on creating unique opportunities and partnerships, as well as working to diversify Hollywood. Since its inception in 1997, the ABFF has partnered with HBO®, Comcast NBCUniversal, TV One […]
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If you recall, we told you that Film Life Inc, the company that produces The American Black Film Festival was going to hold their second annual comedy competition in Los Angeles, under their new Comedy Wings banner, with the nine semi finalists being narrowed down to four finalists who would then move on to the ABFF in June. The […]
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As you already know, the comedy industry has taken a big hit during the coronavirus. So many comedians are trying to figure out ways to entertain themselves and their audience. With that being said, comedians Deon Cole (of black-ish fame) and Tony Roberts (of Uncle Buck fame) decided earlier today to entertain their fans by conducting […]
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