On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the African American Film Critics Association hosted its Below the Line: Creative Trades Panel and Celebration at the Mark Taper Auditorium to honor Elizabeth Robinson for SINNERS with the Crown Award, Bobby Banks for Dope Thief with the Frame Award, Jamal Simms for RuPaul’s Drag Race with the Pulse Award, and Robert Stevenson with the Pioneer Award,
The below the line team members of a production are rarely acknowledged and AAFCA has changed that with their exceptional awards program.
Elizabeth Robinson for SINNERS with the Crown Award Photo: Yevette Renee
Jamal Simms AAFCA Pulse Award Photo: Yevette Renee
Bobbi Banks for Dope Thief with the Frame Award Photo: Yevette Renee
Robert Stevenson AAFCA Pioneer Award, Photo: Yevette Renee
Gil Robertson Co Founder AAFCA Photo: Yevette Renee