Applications Open March 11, 2026
ArtesMiami and Miami Film Festival launch the Miami Film Fund
Created to strengthen Miami’s growing film industry, the Miami Film Fund is designed to fuel projects in the stage of post-production, while spotlighting stories that reflect the city’s rich cultural fabric and global reach.
In its first year, three grants of $5,000 each will be awarded across the following categories:
- Cuban-American Filmmaker ($5,000): Open to filmmakers from anywhere in the world creating films about Cuban-Americans (especially those in Miami), or Miami-based Cuban-American filmmakers working on any subject.
- Miami Filmmaker ($5,000): Awarded to local creators working on any topic.
- Miami-Filmed Production ($5,000): Awarded to non-Miami filmmakers who filmed more than 50% of their production in Miami.
Grant recipients will be selected by a panel of industry professionals and community leaders, with an emphasis on artistic merit, cultural impact, and meaningful ties to Miami.
Applications open March 11, 2026, coinciding with the Miami Film Festival’s 2026 program reveal event. The deadline to apply is April 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced in May 2026 and will have their films showcased as official selections at either the 2027 or 2028 Miami Film Festival.
Support the Miami Film Fund:
The Fund is open to any donor who wants to give back to the filmmaking community. Funds donated go directly to Miami filmmakers, with a call for entries made annually.