Discover how short films become the launching pad for blockbuster streaming careers in this insider panel with industry leaders and award-winning creators.

Miami Film Festival and Variety present an International Feature Film Nominees Roundtable with the five filmmakers who receive Oscar nominations for the International Feature Films.

In a Sudanese village, 15-year-old Nafisa must navigate love, tradition, and her grandmother’s authority to choose her own future.

Explosions reshape the borderlands, risking the future of fragile ecosystems.

A moving tribute to artist Michael Richards, whose powerful sculptures explored Black identity before his tragic death on 9/11.

Miami Film Festival proudly presents its acclaimed Art of Light (Composer) Award, presented by Alacran Group, to Chilean-born, Montreal-based composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer.

A celebration of Black models and their powerful influence within the high-stakes world of luxury fashion.

A six-year-old Indigenous girl forms a bond with a young migrant boy lost on their shared journey across the Tohono O’odham Nation borderlands.

When young Fabiano’s love life flips from Drake vibes to Celine Dion tears, romance and comedy collide in Miami’s heart.

A filmmaker revisits his family’s past and confronts loss as his ailing father’s story unfolds amid the pandemic.

A Miami restaurateur dreams big to unite his community by crafting the world’s longest croqueta in this heartwarming culinary celebration.

A young nonbinary person comes to terms with a difficult new reality while giving a haircut to their father as he dies of cancer.

In a post-human Miami, D3C05 reimagines Art Deco architecture through a futuristic Latinx lens where language, ritual, and digital life intertwine.

A sarcastic teen balances football, video games, and the challenges of caregiving for his younger brother in this heartfelt short film.

A young Chinese prostitute fights for freedom amid the violent 1885 anti-Chinese riot in Eureka, California.

In vibrant detail, artist Firelei Báez transforms folklore and history into powerful paintings that redefine beauty and agency.

Two sisters are torn apart by war and separated for decades, connected only through the letters they write across continents.

Two old shepherds clash over a mysterious crash in the Andes, igniting a fierce duel of ambitions.

A daughter recreates her mother’s traditional meal, uncovering a bittersweet journey of memory, identity, and family.

A young Puerto Rican mother struggles to rebuild her life while caring for her daughter and coping with her husband’s incarceration after Hurricane María.

After a painful breakup, Paula fights a biased legal system to secure custody of the son she loves but never legally claimed.

A Cuban immigrant in Miami dreams across the ocean, bridging two distant worlds through memory and dance at twilight.

Separated by continents, a fragile lie between two lovers strains to unveil a deeper truth.

A Master Class with legendary indie producer Ruth Ganguzza, the ‘godmother’ behind groundbreaking films and global projects shaping cinema’s future.

A Hispanic poet haunted by Lady Death struggles with anxiety and the blurred line between life and death until he finds peace in acceptance.

An estranged mother and daughter confront their fractured bond during a tense getaway in Central Florida.

A vivid portrait of Little Havana through the lens of Miami photographer Rainy Silvestre.

Madame Pipi reveals the resilience of Haitian female bathroom attendants in Miami nightclubs, whose labor supports their families and a nation amid hardship and uncertainty.

A former mechanic battles arthritis and his own demons to reclaim his purpose, risking everything to repair a family friend’s truck—and his fractured bond with his son.

Ana tries to escape her deepest pain but finds herself drawn ever closer to it.

Melting Snow unveils a forgotten moment of colonial spectacle in Puerto Rico, tracing a journey from a snowy gift to the looming storm of Hurricane Maria.

When Debbie and Gene end their long-lasting relationship with each other, they imagine a heightened version of their romance. Their relationship plays out as a dream ballet set on a stage.

In 1992 Karachi, a father searches for his missing son amid brutal state violence and racial hatred.

Every December, the Nalujuit emerge to chase away winter spirits in this thrilling Inuit tradition.

A trans musician navigates coming out and self-discovery through heartfelt phone conversations and original song.

A delivery man’s dream of owning a motorcycle turns into a vibrant musical journey through the streets of Miami.

When a night of unexpected romance reveals dark secrets, Ruthie must confront the truth and the man she barely knows.

A brother and sister uncover a celestial secret that catapults them into Reggaetón fame, forcing them to face the true cost of stardom.

Two best friends living in Miami journey through the most intoxicated and possibly last day of their lives, as they witness through television Argentina’s national soccer team take on Germany in the historic 2014 FIFA World Cup Final.

Alone in a foreign country, a young woman meets virtually with friends and family who are in different parts of the world.

Seven South Florida residents share powerful coming-out stories of courage, acceptance, and resilience in this impactful documentary short.

Celebrated Iranian-American filmmaker Ramin Bahrani illuminates the immigrant experience and American dreams with poignant, award-winning stories.

Miami Film Festival proudly presents its prestigious Precious Gem Award to the immensely talented filmmaker Ryûsuke Hamaguchi.

Raúl Monge reveals the art and collaboration behind cinematic worlds he helped create with master directors, sharing his journey from visionary designer to filmmaker.

A lively rural Indian storyteller reveals his quirky, supernatural encounters on a moonlit stroll.

After the recent death of her husband, Marisol decides to skip the wake in an attempt to escape her newfound grief.

Two banished sirens battle deadly habits while chasing rock stardom in the Florida swamps.

Two friends reunite on a rooftop in Spain, confronting friendship, betrayal, and the passage of time in a neighborhood that shaped them.

A young faun challenges the harmony of her forest glade when her new taste in music clashes with her brother’s teachings.

A disabled filmmaker attempts to rediscover his voice as a global pandemic halts production on his call to action documentary.

In 1901 Chile, a mysterious stop-motion film resurfaces, revealing a dark ritual that unearths the origins of authoritarian power.

A sharp-witted World War II veteran turned Pulitzer-winning journalist sparks social change through fearless truth-telling in post-war Miami.

A six-year-old boy’s solo journey from Shanghai to Miami sparks a fragile reunion and rekindles a family’s hidden pain.

A decade after moving into a Brooklyn brownstone, two friends reconnect with their landlord and his crew to share stories of growing up in a close-knit South Brooklyn neighborhood.

After an explosive hook-up, two men bond over their differing views on love, sex, and relationships.

In 1990s Mexico, a young boy and his siblings escape loneliness by weaving magical worlds from their mother’s nightly radio show and the tales told by their eccentric family.

A 90s Nintendo-inspired dream of a windy future in the mountains.

A lonely inspector in Havana becomes obsessed with the mysterious Red Woman, embarking on a haunting journey through the city’s shadowed suburbs.

In 1958 Kibbutz Yekhat, a woman grapples with heartbreak and self-discovery through letters from her husband’s new lover.

A young girl in Miami confronts cultural beauty standards as she fights to embrace her true identity.

Wade in The Water: Drowning in Racism dives into the untold story of Black Floridians’ fight to reclaim their right to swim amid segregation and resistance.

A couple’s desperate battle with infertility tests the limits of their love, hope, and sanity.

A tender glimpse into the everyday rituals and love within a Black diasporic family preparing for a joyful gathering.