New LGBTQ Web Series "Buzz Kill" Celebrates Pride Month and Juneteenth with World Premiere at 2023 American Black Film Festival
View the New Trailer at https://youtu.be/YN1af6_rk9Y
MIAMI, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New LGBTQ web series, "Buzz Kill," celebrated Pride month and Juneteenth with its world premiere screening at the 2023 American Black Film Festival over the weekend. Guests at the O Cinema South Beach viewing in Miami experienced an exclusive 15-minute pilot that kicks-off the ten-episode debut season, co-created by Terrance Williams and Jessie B. Evans. To view the new trailer for the LGBTQ web series, "Buzz Kill," an official selection of the 2023 American Black Film Festival, visit https://youtu.be/YN1af6_rk9Y.
"Buzz Kill" is a romantic comedy series that follows the misadventures of Khalil Hurston, a chubby queer Black millennial, as his life is shaken up when romance, career, and family issues collide. During the world premiere screening, audiences watched the lead character try to make things work with his boyfriend, a task that becomes increasingly difficult after he's introduced to someone else at the annual cookout.
"Growing up a chubby and closeted Black kid, I always imagined what it would feel like to see people onscreen who loved and looked like me," says Terrance Williams, co-creator and star of "Buzz Kill." "While Black queer representation featured on television and throughout digital content has blossomed over the past decade, none of the leads have worn my pant size and if they do they are not positioned as desirable. Although the series targets the urban LGBTQ community, "Buzz Kill" is for anyone who can relate to the woes of dating in a modern society."
Now in its 27th year, the American Black Film Festival empowers Black artists and showcases a wide range of entertainment content made by and about people of African descent. The Academy Award-qualifying festival brings together Black culture enthusiasts, executives, and content creators from around the world for consecutive days of screenings, talk events, and networking. With Lena Waithe serving as this year's Ambassador, the American Black Film Festival's virtual segment streams on ABFF Play from June 19-25, 2023. For more information visit https://abffplay.com/.
"We are honored to amplify diversity by showcasing our new web series at the American Black Film Festival," says Jessie B. Evans, co-creator, showrunner and co-star of "Buzz Kill." This moment in history calls for our industry to be open with an honest dialogue about inclusion, representation, and investment within people of color. I'm hyper-aware that our gay, lesbian, and transgender friends and family are facing a rise in targeted hate. Thank you to ABFF for not only celebrating necessary stories, but for also continuing to be a champion of intersectionality and diversity in the face of this new wave of attacks on the LGBTQ community."
For behind-the-scenes content and additional information about the premiere of "Buzz Kill," follow the web series on Instagram @BuzzKillWebSeries. View the new trailer at https://youtu.be/YN1af6_rk9Y.
ABOUT BUZZ KILL:
"Buzz Kill," a whole TV show, sis. The romantic, slightly raunchy LGBTQ+ comedy series made for web follows the misadventures of a Khalil Hurston ? a gay, chubby, millennial Black man on the search to find love. Though he's managed to "turn most of his lemons into lemonade," some of them, like the men that he's dated, are just too rotten to work with. Instagram @BuzzKillWebSeries. View the new trailer at https://youtu.be/YN1af6_rk9Y.
Showrunner: Jessie B. Evans; Executive Producer: Credere Joseph; Co-Executive Producer: Stephen Crooms; Supervising Producer: Amber Okeh.
ABOUT CO-CREATORS JESSIE B. EVANS & TERRANCE WILLIAMS:
Jessie B. Evans is the co-creator of "Buzz Kill." The actor, director, producer, and writer has appeared in guest starring roles on Nickelodeon, CBS, Netflix, and more. Evans has sold projects to WeTV, Bunim-Murray, E1, Bravo, and Brian Graden Media. As the CEO of Hollywood Here, he has connected over 200 black writers to Showrunners and Executives in an effort to #RaiseThePercentage of black writers. His most recent film "Out of Air" can be viewed on American Airlines Inflight Entertainment. Follow on Instagram @aboutjbe.
Terrance Williams, also known by his musical stage name "Mo County" is a co-creator of "Buzz Kill." The actor and R&B singer-songwriter has a special knack for narrating everyday life with relatable lyrics and a rich tone. After releasing six mixtapes and EPs, his upcoming project is due during Q3 of 2023. Follow on Instagram @MoCountyOfficial.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL:
The American Black Film Festival is an annual event dedicated to empowering Black talent and showcasing film and television content by and about people of African descent. Dedicated 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 entertainment community by fostering resource sharing, education and artistic collaboration.
Twenty-seven years later, the ABFF has become a cornerstone of diversity in Hollywood, providing a platform for emerging Black artists ? many of whom have become today's most successful actors, producers, writers, directors and stand-up comedians. It is widely considered the preeminent pipeline for Black artists in front of and behind the camera, and has significantly expanded the range of talent working in the entertainment Industry. Website: https://www.abff.com/miami/
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