MiamisFF Reveals an Enticing 21st Edition

Miami short Film Festival proudly announces its 21st annual film festival edition to be held Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13, 2022, at three well-known venues in our great cultural capital: Deering Estate, Miami Beach Bandshell, and O Cinema South Beach – formerly Miami Beach Cinematheque.   

William Vela, Founder and Executive Director asserted, “The Miami short Film Festival started by pure chance, but has never ceased to be a labor of love.  The festival has grown over the last 21 years alongside the city it thrives in, as have those of us who call MiamisFF home - especially myself.  What started as an adventure, today is a forum that affords filmmakers the world over a place to express their dreams and project their message through the art of short films.”

This year’s festival is teeming with innovative and captivating cinema from around the world.  Considering the world is still reeling from the consequences of COVID-19,  MiamisFF astonishingly received over 575 submissions to represent a plethora of talented filmmakers from 47 countries.  There is something for everyone in this year’s selection of films covering narrative, documentary, experimental, and music videos, among other categories.  Our passionate judges had the challenging task of selecting the films being presented at this year’s festival – 39 productions from 12 countries; Austria, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Iran, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, Ukraine, and the United States.

Our 21st edition kicks off on Friday, November 11th with a Gala Opening Night red carpet event including a cocktail reception at the enchanting Deering Estate Courtyard featuring a collection of films themed “Rebels with a Cause” exploring convictions that lead us to recognize our deepest motivations”.  On Opening Night, MiamisFF is proud to contribute our grain of sand in support of the Ukrainian people by presenting an experimental short accompanied by a video interview of the actors in this film.  The video is a narrative of the incredible obstacles the film crew encountered in the face of the ongoing war and provides insight into the associated traumas caused by this conflict.

The remaining festival has equally fascinating themes such as: In the Mood for Awkward, Next Generations, Film Smoothie, and a screening dedicated to our very own Local South Florida Filmmakers.  As it is customary, festival patrons will have the opportunity of participating in a Q&A session with visiting filmmakers, directors or actors immediately following each screening. Attending filmmakers will also participate in discussions of cutting-edge technology and personal experiences.

A full listing of films within the screening blocks can be accessed by visiting MiamisFF Calendar 2022.  Our 21st edition offers five screenings taking place during three days at the following venues…

• Friday, November 11, 2022

8:00 p.m. - includes Red Carpet event and Cocktails

Deering Estate - 16701 SW 72 Avenue Miami, FL 33157

• Saturday, November 12, 2022

4:00 p.m.  & 8:00 p.m.

Miami Beach Bandshell - 7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141

• Sunday, November 13, 2022

3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - includes Awards Ceremony after the evening screening

O Cinema South Beach - 1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
 

Screening block tickets, All-Day Passes for Miami Beach Bandshell or O Cinema South Beach,  or a 3-Day Pass may be purchased online.  We would also like to extend a special invitation to Golden Ticket holders and Culture Shock patrons, as MiamisFF is truly a community event.

The 21st edition of the Miami short Film Festival is made possible in part with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Arts Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the City of Miami Beach Department of Tourism and Cultural Development, Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners, and the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs.  This year’s Partners are:  Deering Estate, Miami Beach Bandshell, O Cinema South Beach, and Sanctuary of the Arts.  Collaborators of the 21st edition are:   Ron Barceló, BizHack Academy, and Florida Film Institute.  MiamisFF’s Media Partners this year are:  WLRN TV, Arts & Business Council of Miami, and Culture Owl.  The 21st edition Hotel Partners are:  Gale South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton, The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, Riviera Suites South Beach, and Aloft-Miami Brickell.

Founded in 2002, the Miami short Film Festival is dedicated to promoting the short film genre, showcasing films from 1-20 minutes long. The Festival is international in scope, bringing exposure to the world’s talented independent up-and-coming filmmakers, and affording our patrons exclusive entertainment options.  Additional information is available by visiting MiamisFF .