Award-winning producer and president/COO of the new Our Stories Films, Tracey Edmonds will be one of many industry insiders featured at the new Lincoln "Off the Red Carpet" series at the 2007 American Black Film Festival.

The luxury automaker will embark on its eighth consecutive year of partnership with ABFF, and will be debuting "Off the Red Carpet" - intimate and lively discussions with individuals influencing present-day filmmaking. Along with Edmonds, others showcased will include the multitalented director/writer/actress Kasi Lemmons (Talk to Me, Eve's Bayou), writer/director Reggie "Rock" Bythewood (Biker Boyz, Get On the Bus, Notorious), writer Norman Vance, Jr. (Pride, Beauty Shop) - courtesy of the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW)- and one not to be missed is multitalented lyricist/author/ community activist and actor, Common (American Gangster, Smokin' Aces).

"Off the Red Carpet" will be presented each day, October 25 - October 27, at 4:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Lounge. The Lincoln Shuttle Service will also be available 6 -11 p.m. daily, and the Lincoln Lounge will be open daily 11am - 6 p.m., at the Sofitel Courtyard.