Name: AI x XR Storytelling Showcase
Start: 2026-05-30T13:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-30T14:45:00-04:00
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center

AI x XR Storytelling Showcase

The American Black Film Festival remains the preeminent event of its kind, empowering Black artists and spotlighting a diverse array of entertainment content created by and for individuals of African descent. An event like no other, the festival brings together enthusiasts of Black culture alongside industry executives and content creators from across the globe for five days filled with screenings, engaging talk events, exclusive parties, and invaluable networking opportunities.This year’s festival, will take place from June 11-15 in Miami Beach, followed by our online segment from June 16-24 on ABFF PLAY.

American Black Film Festival

AI x XR Showcase explores AI-driven films and tools transforming storytelling, with insight into workflows and immersive futures.

Miami Beach Convention Center

The American Black Film Festival 30th Anniversary

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is the premier annual event dedicated to empowering emerging talent and showcasing film and television content by and about people of African descent.

AI x XR Storytelling ShowcaseSaturday, May 30; 1:30 pm - 2:45 pmMiami Beach Convention Center Screening Room 1The AI x XR Storytelling Showcase at the American Black Film Festival features a curated selection of AI-driven films that explore how emerging tools are transforming the filmmaking process and expanding creative possibilities. Presented in partnership with GRX Immersive Labs and moderated by Alton Glass and King Willonius, the session offers a behind-the-scenes look at the workflows, tools, and techniques shaping this new era of storytelling. It also examines how these innovations are extending beyond film into immersive and interactive experiences.Panelists: Alton Glass (moderator), Willonius Hatcher The Haunting of RiverFalls *World PremiereWhen a matriarch witch of a powerful Black lineage teaches her daughter to cross into the spirit world, a forbidden ritual goes wrong—and a demonic entity follows the girl back, threatening to destroy their bloodline forever.United States | 7m FAME FARM *World PremiereThe future ain’t what it used to be.United States | 9m Cowbone *World PremiereSaturday, May 30 | 1:30 pmWhen a Jamaican excavator operator is left in the Jamaican jungle alone, he knocks down the wrong tree and discovers that some roots are better left buried.United States | 2m The B Side: The Future is Past *US PremiereWhen visitors from the sky descend on a terror-haunted Jim Crow community, one young Black girl understands what the adults cannot - salvation has arrived, and it chose her.United States | 6m Eat The Rich *World PremiereAfter the middle class is quietly “optimized” out of existence, a starving Dracula pivots to a new menu—wealthy professionals who are about to learn that money doesn’t buy immunity, just a later appointment.United States | 6mPlease visit our website for the full screening schedule. www.abff.com Event EntryFestival passes and individual event tickets ('credentials') grant entry to specific events and screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. All attendees must present a credential to enter ABFF events."Early arrival is strongly encouraged. Lines form 45 minutes prior, and doors open approximately 30 minutes before each event.Admission is not guaranteed and is on a first-come, first-served basis. It is also subject to state and local laws, including venue capacity, health and safety guidelines, and age restrictions.All Festival pass sales are final.Individual event ticket holders who are not admitted due to venue capacity may be eligible for a refund by returning to the Registration 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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