Sulayman Tahir’s “Peripheral” and Coke Daniels’ “The Waterboyz” were among the winners of this year’s Best of ABFF Awards, presented Saturday at the American Black Film Festival . Hosted by Dondré Whitfield, the festival presented winners in the official film selection categories: narrative and documentary features, series and the HBO Short Film Award showcase. This year’s festival takes place June 12-16 in Miami Beach, Fla.
, followed by a virtual segment June 17-24 on ABFF PLAY. “Peripheral,” which saw its world premiere at the festival, tells the story of a woman whose husband goes missing after moving into their new home, and strange and paranormal events that start to occur upon his return. Directed by Tahir, the film won best narrative feature.
Andria B. Langston, Patrick Walker, Patricia Mizen, D’Kia Anderson and Sami Tortorello star in “Peripheral,” co-written by Tahir and Jordan Tortorello. Daniels’ “The Waterboyz” follows two young men crossing paths in the streets of Atlanta: one trying to make a legit living and the other trying to create mayhem and rule the streets.
Starring Akil McDowell, Alani “La La” Anthony, Quavo, Omar Dorsey and Rockmond Dunbar, the film also saw its world premiere at the festival. Daniels won best director for the film, which he also wrote. Daniels, Cameron S.
Mitchell, Dolapo Erinkitola, Coach K., Pee Thomas, Ben Crump, Tirrell D. Whitley and Brian Sher produced the film.
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