Awards

The Miami Film Festival is a competitive film festival awarding cash prizes to filmmakers with both Jury & Audience Awards each year.

Additionally, awards of honor & recognition are given to standouts in the industry with the Impact, Art of Light, and Precious Gem Awards.

Documentary Achievement Award

Miami Film Festival Short Film Award is given to a jury-selected short film (30 min or less) of any genre from anywhere in the world.

University of Miami Documentary Short Award

Reel South Short Film Award

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