Best of ABFF Awards

Join us for the announcement of the festival winners of this year’s competitions including: Best Narrative Feature, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Documentary Feature, Best Series, Black & Unlimited Fatherhood Project Director’s Showcase and HBO Short Film Award.

2026 FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE POLICIES

1. Entry Requirements - A valid festival pass, ticket, or working crew badge is required

for entry to all events. No exceptions.

2. Admission - Festival sponsors, and Industry passholders receive Line 1 priority access

at events held at the New World Center and official parties. This does not apply to film

screenings at the Miami Beach Convention Center and O Cinema. Lines form 45 minutes

prior; doors open 30 minutes prior. Entry is first-come, first-served and not guaranteed.

Admission is subject to venue capacity, applicable laws, safety guidelines, and event

restrictions.

3. Age Restrictions - Events serving alcohol are 21+. Valid ID required. Underage guests

will be denied entry without refund or credit.

4. Recording - Unauthorized photography or video recording is prohibited. Violators may

be required to delete content and may be removed without refund.

5. Media Release - By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded. ABFF

may use such content for promotional or archival purposes without compensation.

6. Tickets & Refunds - Individual ticket holders denied entry due to capacity may

request a refund at the Registration Center with proof of an unused ticket. Passholders

are not eligible for refunds or credits due to capacity. All pass sales are final.istration Center and presenting proof of the unused ticket.

Festival events and activities where alcohol is served are restricted to those aged 21 and over. Pass or ticket holders who do not meet the age requirements will be denied access and will not receive a refund or credit for any part of the purchase price.

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