Marimbas Award

The Marimbas Award is a competition for a jury-selected U.S. or international narrative feature film (60 minutes or longer) that best exemplifies richness and resonance for cinema’s future.

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Presented by the Miami Film Festival, the award’s name was inspired by Julio Hernandez Cordon’s film “Marimbas from Hell,” the 2011 winner, embodying the spirit of forward-looking cinema. Originating in Guatemala and Central America approximately 400 years ago, the Marimbas is a variation of a xylophone. Known for its deep, rich, and resonant tone.

2024 Recipient

Los Frikis, directed by Tyler Nilson & Michael Schwartz

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