The American Black Film Festival, known for launching the careers of filmmakers including Ryan Coogler, Issa Rae and Ava DuVernay, is bringing its first ever two-day pop-up event to Dallas this weekend at AMC NorthPark 15.

The American Black Film Festival launched in 1997 to provide opportunities to emerging artists and talented people who don’t have access to the industry.

The ABFF Pop Up Tour will offer film screenings, celebrity conversations and a masterclass for aspiring creatives. The tour is part of a new national initiative by Nice Crowd, the event company behind the 30-year-old film festival. The event also serves as a lead-up to the 30th anniversary celebration of ABFF next May in Miami Beach, Fla.

Nicole Friday, president and co-founder of Nice Crowd, said the pop-ups expand

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