2019 ABFF NBC Hosting Workshop Deadline April 12

By Perks of Ambition Staff

Kyla Live / Pink Proverb ABFF Hosting Grad

Submissions are now open for the 5th Annual Hosting Workshop hosted in partnership with NBCUniversal Entertainment & Lifestyle Group and the 2019 American Black Film Festival in Miami. 

The competitive workshop is part of the ABFF's rich history of prestigious talent pipeline programs designed to identify, introduce and showcase talented artists — including directors, actors, writers and other content creators — to the industry at large.

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This workshop is designed to cultivate & discover exceptional host talent. Taught by premier host instructor, Barbara Abel, this workshop is targeted for intermediate and advanced level hosts who want to sharpen their hosting skills and techniques. 

These unique programs are partnered with major entertainment media companies (i.e., HBO, NBCUniversal, Turner, BET, truTV, etc.) heightening the industry awareness of untapped talent and offering cash prizes along with career-enhancing opportunities for up-and-coming artists in mainstream Hollywood.

Read about Kyla's experience on her blog here. 

HOW TO APPLY

1. Select TWO host scripts to perform and videotape: click to download.
2. Click on and complete the Hosting Workshop Application to upload your host reel and self-taped video entry according to the provided instructions.
3. Applicants MUST also submit a reel of their previous host work (previous host experience may include, but not limited to: digital, TV and live events).

WORKSHOP DATE 

• Wednesday, June 12 (9am – 2pm)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age, and permanent, legal United States residents.
• Applicants must be available to participate in the workshop in Miami on June 12, 2019.
• Applicants must be able to provide their own housing and transportation to Miami for the duration of the workshop. (NOTE: You do not need to be based in Miami to be considered)

SUBMISSION DATES

• Submissions Open: March 14, 2019
• Submissions Deadline: April 12, 2019
• Notify Participants By: May 3, 2019

* Please note: This workshop is not for beginners, but for participants with some host experience already under their belt. We are looking for candidates drawing upon diverse backgrounds.

About the ABFF
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is an annual event dedicated to empowering black artists and showcasing quality film and television content by and about people of African descent. Committed to the belief that diverse artists deserve the same opportunities as their mainstream counterparts, ABFF founder Jeff Friday conceived the festival in 1997 as a vehicle to strengthen the black filmmaking community by encouraging resource sharing, education and artistic collaboration. He ultimately envisioned it as a cornerstone of diversity in Hollywood.

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