All Films

The Motive

Directed by Jorge Molina
United States
2025
13 mins

A famed Detective arrives to a remote mansion to find a Murderer standing over the body of someone he just killed, and desperately tries to get him to confess his motive.

'The Motive' is screening with:

Far From the Shallow: Drama Shorts

These six dramatic films span the globe with stirring and emotional stories of family ties, loss, and hope.

  • Year
    2025
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    World Premiere
  • Director
    Jorge Molina
  • Producer
    Jack Denny, David Sarfati
  • Writer
    Jorge Molina
  • Cinematographer
    Brent Bailey
  • Editor
    Mike Patterson
  • Genre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Theme
    Short
  • Award
    Miami Int'l Short

About

Join & Support

Professional

Connect

Join the festival insider

Stay up to date with upcoming releases, exclusive events and festival news

© 2026 Miami Film Festival

Code of ConductPrivacy PolicyAccessibility StatementNon-Discrimination StatementPowered By KnightSite by ED.