African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and Delta Air Lines Join Forces to Celebrate Black History Month
*The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), representing the largest group of Black film critics globally, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Delta Air Lines to curate a unique collection of films celebrating Black History Month. This in-flight collaboration marks a historic first for AAFCA and promises to bring diverse stories representing the […]
The AAFCA and The Grammy Museum Join Forces to Explore the Intersection of Music and Visual Content Programming
*Los Angeles, CA – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and the GRAMMY Museum® have announced a year-long collaborative program to spotlight the intersectionality between music and content created for film, television, and multimedia platforms. This innovative initiative will be held at the GRAMMY Museum’s state-of-the-art facilities, in downtown Los Angeles at LA Live, […]
Kathleen Bertrand To Receive 10th Annual AAFCA SYNERGY Award presented by the African American Film Critics Association
*(ATLANTA) – On Thursday, September 28, the African American Film Critics Association will honor Bronzlens Film Festival executive director, Kathleen Bertrand during SYNERGY 10 at the Auburn Avenue Research Library in Atlanta, GA. The annual will continue its tradition of bringing Atlanta’s creative and business communities together to foster and strengthen the positive relationships that […]
Jennifer Hudson, ‘Ted Lasso,’ Delroy Lindo, Marla Gibbs, ‘S.W.A.T. Honored with AAFCA TV Honors
*The 5th Annual AAFCA TV Honors distinguished achievement recipients were revealed by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) today. They will be honored at an invitation-only, in-person luncheon at Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, California, on August 27. The “We See You” Award, given to performers who demonstrate versatility in their work, with […]
2023 AAFCA Awards: ‘The Woman King’ Takes Best Picture and Best Director
*LOS ANGELES – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) announced today the winners of the 14th annual AAFCA Awards honoring outstanding achievement in film. “The Woman King,” “Till,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” each won two AAFCA Awards with “The Woman King” taking Best Picture and Best Director […]
AAFCA Teams with Walmart for Social Justice Short Film Competition
*(Los Angeles) – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is calling for original film shorts exploring themes of environmental justice and the impact on communities of color from emerging creatives for its second annual AAFCA Social Justice Short Film Competition sponsored by Walmart. The theme for this year’s competition will focus on short films […]
African American Film Critics Association Statement on the Passing of Sidney Poitier
*Below is what Gil Robertson, President, African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) had to say about the passing of film legend Sidney Poitier. For my entire life, Sidney Poitier has been the very definition of what an actor is and should be. He’s just been a symbol of excellence, personified Black excellence, who was just […]
THE HARDER THEY FALL Tops AAFCA List of the Ten Best Films of the Year
*LOS ANGELES – ‘The Harder They Fall’ headlined the African American Film Critics Association’s annual list of the top 10 films of the year. The film, directed by Jeymes Samuel, and produced by rap mogul Jay-Z, stars Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, Regina King, Zazie Beetz and LaKeith Stanfield portraying historical Black figures Rufus Buck, Nat […]
Norman Lear to Receive Legend Award At 3rd Annual African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) TV Honors
*The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) today announced that Norman Lear would receive the AAFCA TV Honors’ Legend Award as part of its Special Achievement Honoree class during the 3rd annual affair. The virtual ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 21st at 4:00pm PT/7:00pm ET. Lear is a television pioneer who truly helped […]
AAFCA/African American Film Critics Assoc. Offers Coronavirus Shut-in Streaming Recommendations
The AAFCA Podcast Celebrates Women’s History Month by Featuring Trailblazing “Harriet” producer Debra Martin Chase and “Black Panther” Production Designer and Oscar winner Hannah Beachler Among Others
Deadline Hollywood Partners with African American Film Critics Association for Events & More in 2020
Two of Hollywood’s most prestigious brands partner to benefit Next Generation Talent and Diversity & Inclusion *(Los Angeles) – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and Deadline Hollywood (Deadline.com) will partner throughout 2020 to produce a slate of events that target Next Gen entertainment creative professionals, and a select group of U.S. cities that […]
Clarence Avant, Sherry Lansing, Deon Taylor and More Are AAFCA 2020 Special Achievement Awards Honorees
*The African American Film Critics Association proudly announces its class of honorees for the 2020 AAFCA Special Achievement Awards Luncheon to be held on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in the Crystal Ballroom at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. “AAFCA Special Achievement Awards are given to individuals whose careers have impacted the entertainment industry,” […]
AAFCA/African American Film Critics Association Official Statement Regarding the Life of Director John Singleton
*John Singleton was, without question, one of the most important filmmakers of our generation. With his groundbreaking 1991 debut film, Boyz N the Hood, he brought a sensitivity to urban Black life that was unprecedented for the time. With that film — which he wrote and directed — he painted the challenges as well as joys […]
AAFCA/African American Film Critics Association Announces First ‘AAFCA TV Honors’ on Aug. 11
*Los Angeles – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) today announced the creation of the AAFCA TV HONORS, an annual awards fete celebrating outstanding achievement in television. The first annual event will take place as a luncheon on August 11th at the California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey and will hand out honors […]
AAFCA Hands Out Awards to Industry Innovators and Icons – PHOTOS!
*Marina Del Rey – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) handed out awards to seven outstanding individuals representing the best of the entertainment industry at the organization’s fifth annual AAFCA Special Achievement Awards luncheon at the California Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey. The intimate affair on Saturday, February 2, was filled to capacity […]
