“Los Frikis,” directed by directed by Tyler Nilson & Michael Schwartz, took the festival’s top jury prize, the $20,000 MARIMBAS Award, at the 41st edition of Miami Dade College’s (MDC) acclaimed Miami Film Festival. The event ran from April 5 – 14, 2024. The award is an international competition for the jury-selected new narrative feature film that best exemplifies richness and resonance for cinema’s future. Additional winners include:  The $25,000 Made in MIA Feature Film Award was given to a feature film that premiered at the festival and had a substantial portion of the story, set ..read more

Miami Film Festival announced its acclaimed lineup for its upcoming Festival taking place from April 5-14, 2024. The Festival will open with Thelma, directed by Josh Margolin and starring June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, and Parker Posey. The Festival will close with Ezra, directed by Tony Goldwyn, who will be in attendance on Saturday, April 13. Featuring ten World Premieres, ten North American Premieres, five U.S. Premieres, and 11 East Coast Premieres, and 42 Florida Premieres, the 2024 Miami Film Festival will celebrate more than 165 feature narratives, documentaries, and short films of all ge ..read more

We are proud to announce that ArtesMiami is the official sponsor of the Miami Dade College’s Cuban Cinema Series, and also the Spotlight on Cuban Films at the upcoming 41st Miami Film Festival. Here are some words from both the President and the Chair: “ArtesMiami is proud to partner with the Miami Film Festival as cinema is an important art form mirroring our lives. Through film we see stories that resonate with our own lives.” – Maria Bechily, Chair of ArtesMiami, Inc. “Becoming the Producing Sponsor of the Spotlight on Cuba films at the Miami Film Festival and of the Cuban Cinema Series is ..read more

The Poster: “The inspiration for the poster was to capture Miami’s native wildlife in a behind-the-scenes moment. I wanted each animal to have their own role in the filmmaking magic.” – Gabriel Alcala, Artist Meet the Artist: Gabriel Alcala is an artist and illustrator based in Miami, Florida. His work, buoyant and subversive, updates the sly wit of counterculture comix for the Anthropocene. His list of clients include: A24, The New York Times, Nike, The Guardian, WIRED and more. When he is not working, he is hanging out with his dog Seymour.   Save The Dates! Mia ..read more

ONCE YOU KNOW THE SECRET, DON’T LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG. From the twisted mind of Matthew Vaughn, Kingsman franchise and Kick-Ass, comes a not-to-be-missed razor-witted, reality-bending, globe-encircling spy thriller! Bryce Dallas Howard is Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at home with her computer and her cat, Alfie. But when the plots of Elly’s fictional books begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past. Presented by Universal Pictures an ..read more

Visionary filmmaker and screenwriter Christopher Nolan has been puzzling audiences and tugging at their heartstrings for over twenty years. His films, including Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, Inception and The Dark Knight trilogy, have earned more than $5 billion at the global box office and have been awarded 11 Academy Awards and 36 nominations. Oppenheimer will surely be no different. With a new thrilling biographical masterpiece, Nolan thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it. In anticipation ..read more

Nicolas Cage is an inspiring figure who has pushed the boundaries of what is possible in cinema and has made a lasting impact on the industry. Honored with Variety’s Legends and Groundbreakers Award at the 2023 Miami Film Festival, the iconic actor opened up about his latest film, RENFIELD, describing it as an “entirely different version” and “unique take” of the relationship between Dracula and Renfield. In anticipation of the film’s exclusive theatrical release, we are thrilled to offer our audiences the opportunity to see the film in advance! In this modern monster tale of Dracu ..read more

From the most prolific minds in horror—James Wan, the filmmaker behind the Saw, Insidious and The Conjuring franchises, and Blumhouse, the producer of the Halloween films, The Black Phone and The Invisible Man—comes a fresh new face in terror. M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. Designed by brilliant toy-company roboticist Gemma (Get Out’s Allison Williams), M3GAN can listen and watch and learn as she becomes friend and teacher, playmate and ..read more

The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner — our 40th Annual Miami Film Festival will take place March 3-12, 2023. Embrace the festive feelings of the season and treat yourself to the Magic City’s ultimate cinematic celebration! Take advantage of our holiday sale and save 10% on select Miami Film Society packages when you purchase by January 9. All packages include an exclusive one-week seat selection prior to the public on-sale dates and year-round perks so you can unwrap the festive feeling all year long. Don’t wait, secure your access to the most buzz ..read more

As we prepare for our 40th anniversary, to be held from March 3-12, 2023, we’re excited to annouce a brand-new film competition in collaboration with Goya Foods for short films that use cinema to showcase the point where food and community meet. The Goya Quick Bites Competition will offer a $2,500 cash prize to a jury-selected short film that features a strong focus on food, culture, mealtimes, or the way the culinary experience spices up our daily lives. The intersection between cinema and culinary arts as a vital part of Miami’s cultural landscape. In the past, the Festiv ..read more