Made In MIA Awards

The Made in MIA Feature Film Award and Made in MIA Short Film Award are competitions for jury-selected films.

Featuring South Florida

For the upcoming 43rd Annual Miami Film Festival, the Made in MIA Feature Film Award and Made in MIA Short Film Award celebrate jury-selected films that highlight South Florida’s stories, settings, and creative voices.

The Made in MIA Short Film Award is proudly sponsored by ArtesMiami, supporting local filmmakers and emerging talent whose work reflects the cultural vibrancy and diversity of our community. This sponsorship includes a $5,000 cash prize awarded directly to the winning filmmaker.

2025 Recipients

Made in MIA Feature Film Award ($60k in equipment rental from Panavision)

winner: THE Python Hunt, directed by Xander Robin

Made in MIA Short Film Award ($5,000)

WINNER: Little Haiti, Miami, USA, directed by XF Serrano

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