MARIMBAS Award
It is an award given to the Director of the winning film of the competition for the jury-selected U.S. or international narrative feature film (60 min or longer) that best exemplifies richness and resonance for cinema’s future.

Made in MIA Feature Film Award
Is an award given to the Director of the winning film of the competition for the jury-selected feature film of any genre that features a qualitatively and quantitatively substantial portion of its content (story, setting and actual filming location) in South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and/or Monroe counties) and that best utilizes its story and theme for universal resonance.

Made in MIA Short Film Award
Is an award given to the Director of the winning film of the jury-selected short film (30 minutes or less) of any genre that features a qualitatively and quantitatively substantial portion of its content (story, setting and actual filming location) in South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and/or Monroe counties) and that best utilizes its story and theme for universal resonance.

Jordan Ressler First Feature Award
It is an award given to the Director of the winning film of the competition for the jury-selected best film made by a filmmaker making their feature narrative (60 min or longer) film debut.

Documentary Achievement Award
It is an award given to the Director of the winning film of the competition for the best jury-selected best feature-length (60 min or longer) documentary film.

Miami International Short Film Award
It is an award given to the Director of the winning film of the competition for the jury-selected narrative short film (30 min or less) of any genre from anywhere in the world.

Documentary Short Film Award
Is an award given to the Director of the winning film of the competition for the jury-selected documentary short film (30 min or less) from anywhere in the world.

Narrative Feature Film Audience Award
Presented to the Director of the Festival, audience’s choice of best non-documentary feature (60 min or more) of the Festival’s Official Selection.

Documentary Audience Award
Presented to the Director of the Festival, audience’s choice of best documentary feature (60 min or more) of the Festival’s Official Selection.

Short Film Audience Award
Presented to the Director of the Festival, audience’s choice of best short of any genre (30 min or less) of the Festival’s Official Selection.

CINEMASLAM (For Florida Film Students Only)
Is an award given to the Director of the winning film of the competition for the jury-selected film from the Festival’s annual Florida film school competition. The purpose of Cinemaslam is to foster excellence in student filmmaking and expose students to the value of film festivals in connecting their work with public audiences and industry professionals. Please read the eligibility criteria carefully. Only eligible films will be considered, and no refunds will be given for ineligible submissions.