ABFF Pop Up LA Presents: 2025 HBO Short Film Showcase

The 2025 HBO Short Film Showcase spotlights the five finalists from the 29th American Black Film Festival, selected from a pool of thousands. Together, these films reflect the vitality, humor, and complexity of contemporary Black storytelling.

The program features the following lineup: ADO (Written by Sam Henderson and Ryan Romine; Directed by Sam Henderson), A Beauty Supply in Queens (Written by Princess Adenike; Directed by Oluseyi Olatujoye and Princess Adenike), In Good Hands (Written by Yasmine Crawley; Directed by Nick Buchheit), ManBooBs (Written and Directed by Luke Harris), and Last Hoorah at G-Baby’s (Written and Directed by DeeDee Casimir).

Following the screenings, filmmakers Princess Adenike, Nick Buchheit, Yasmine Crawley, Luke Harris, Chanell Jones, and DeeDee Casimir will join in conversation.

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Host or Publisher American Black Film Festival