06/27/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles, CA — BadamiTV announces a new episode of African American Short Films, a nationally syndicated, award-winning BadamiTV production produced by veteran TV producer, Frank Badami and co-produced by Lisha Rigney.
The episode airs in national syndication July 25 through October 11, 2026. Throughout the quarter, weekly air dates and station information can be found on the BadamiTV Now Playing page at http://www.badamitv.com/nowplaying. Viewers who would like to be notified when the episode is airing in their area, or in a specific area, can sign up on the BadamiTV notification page at http://www.badamitv.com/signup.
Hosted by Karen Malina White, African American Short Films continues BadamiTV’s mission of presenting diverse voices and meaningful stories by showcasing short films made by and/or featuring African American filmmakers. The program features stories that range from comedy to drama and all the shades in between.
This closed-captioned, one-hour episode presents three short films and a contemporary musical presentation.
The episode opens with “Doobie Doo and the Gang: Curse of Da Mummy,” a comedy directed by Tari K. Robinson, an African American Short Films alumni filmmaker. The short brings a playful parody spirit to the program as Doobie Doo and the gang work to solve the mystery of “Da Mummy.”
The episode continues with “Brother’s Keeper,” a dramatic short written and directed by Robert L. Poole. The film brings suspense and emotional tension to the episode as it explores ambition, injustice, and the difficult choices people face when their future is on the line.
Also featured is “Little Lillith,” a horror short written and directed by Jamison Forkenbrock. The film centers around a top-secret program and adds a chilling, dramatic edge to the episode lineup.
The episode concludes with Carl Brister’s contemporary musical presentation “Let’s Wait Awhile”featuring LaChardon. Inspired by Janet Jackson’s international hit song, the piece brings music, storytelling, and emotion together in a modern short film video presentation.
African American Short Films has been on television since January 2003 and continues to provide a national platform for creative voices whose work deserves to be seen. Through the program, BadamiTV gives television audiences across the country the opportunity to experience culturally rich, socially meaningful, and entertaining short-form storytelling.
In addition to its television broadcast, viewers can watch African American Short Films on the BadamiTV Channel, along with the current episode of Gospel Music and a growing collection of short films and other BadamiTV programming.
For more information, visit www.badamitv.com (http://www.badamitv.com/) or www.badamitvchannel.com (http://www.badamitvchannel.com/).
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