American Black Film Festival Founders Launch Nonprofit For Social Change And Racial has dealt with issues of diversity and inclusion for many years with campaigns like #OscarSoWhite illuminating the disparities many minorities in the industry face on everything from award nominations to salaries.
Now, the founders of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) are coming together to create a new nonprofit to promote social change and racial injustice.
Film Life Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to spearheading diversity, inclusion, and social justice initiatives, is the brainchild of American Black Film Festival founders Jeff and Nicole Friday.
“It is important now more than ever to expand our long-standing partnership with ABFF by supporting Film Life Foundation and its mission to heighten awareness and inspire action in response to social justice issues that disproportionately affect people of color,” said Paul Martin, chief diversity officer, Sony Pictures Entertainment, in a press statement.
“Seeking industry diversity and inclusion has been the core mission of ABFF, which we established to create opportunities for Black artists and to celebrate their success, but the times call for more which is why we decided to launch a nonprofit,” said Film Life Foundation co-founder Nicole Friday in a press statement.
