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Hollywood Black Film Festival Announces Official Lineup for 2013 Fest   67 Films Express a Broad Range of Themes and Issues By Edna Sims    The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) today announced its official lineup of films for the 2013 fest.  A total of 67 films will be presented.  HBFF 2013 runs October 2-6, 2013 in Hollywood, CA.  Screenings will be held at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre, 1615 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA. The HBFF 2013 lineup of 67 Official Selections includes 5 Features, 41 Shorts, 11 Student Films, 8 Docs and 2 Web Series.  "From action to comedy and romance to family-friendly, our lineup offers something for everyone. I think we've put together an incredible lineup representative of the vast creative talents of emerging and veteran black filmmakers," says Tanya Kersey, the festival's founder and executive director.  "This year's films reflect the full diversity of the black experience in America,...

*Courtesy of Edna Sims, ESP Public Relations* Founder and Executive Director Tanya Kersey of the Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) are proud of the huge success of this years’ film festival.   The four-day film festival took place Thursday, October 25, 2012 through Sunday, October 28, 2012, hosted at the W Hotel, with film screenings at the Montalban Theater in Hollywood, CA.   Some of the highlighted events included, “Faith in Film: a Conversation with DeVon Franklin,” sponsored by Wells Fargo bank.   Franklin gave words of encouragement to the sold out crowd, “don’t be so anxious about tomorrow, that you miss the blessing of today.” Michael Baisden’s Story Live Staged Reading was another big hit among attendees.   Don B. Welch , directed seasoned actors in performing scenes from finalist’s scripts submitted for consideration.   The HBFF opened with the world premiere of “Note To Self” and after party. The red carpet arrivals included the ca...