Events for August 11 - April 8

BUY TICKETS HERE  The 2024 Miami Film Festival presents a collection of short films find the funny in the most unique of scenarios, reminding us of the importance of having a laugh, whether it’s a unionizing drag queen or a nun embracing inevitable death.   Confessions Florida premiere, United States, English, 11 minutes After the death of a friend, two nuns in their golden years contemplate what their future holds. One confession leads to another and before they know it, they're embarking on an adventure. Directed by Stephanie Kaznocha   Sorry Grandpa Hsiao Florida premiere, United States, English, 13 minutes Desperate for [...]

BUY TICKETS HERE The 2024 Miami Film Festival presents a series of films that stretch our idea of what a narrative film can be. From ghost stories to underwater dancing, these films take unique approaches to exploring timeless ideas.   The Test North American Premiere, United States, No dialogue, 4 minutes Is revenge ever justified? In this retro-inspired stop-motion short, natural yearnings for violence are exposed in a gamified experiment at the crosshairs of rage and consequence. Directed by Olivia Marie Valdez   Party Time World Premiere, United States, English, 10 minutes Two party clowns plan a daring heist of a Princess [...]

BUY TICKETS HERE Getting older is never easy, and no one knows that better than the filmmakers in this block presented by the 2024 Miami Film Festival. Nevertheless, they’re able to find the beauty in all of it, and bring us a new appreciation for those awkward times.    Nagaatti World premiere, United States, English, 6 minutes A young man struggles to replicate his mother's recipe after her funeral. Directed by Barento Taha   Yuck! Florida premiere, France, English, French, 13 minutes Yuck! Kissing on the mouth is disgusting. But secretly, little Leo really wants to try it. Directed by Loic Espuche   [...]

BUY TICKETS HERE At its best, film is an equalizer of our experiences. These films represent a wide swath of the human experience and how similar we all truly are.    Shut Up & Fish Florida premiere, United States, English, 14 minutes Directing duo Cliqua has crafted evocative and bold coming-of-age vignettes on the trending Los Angeles Latino youth culture. The themes of the film's immersion orbit social identity, belonging, and the emergence of authentic character. Directed by Raul Sanchez, Pasqual Gutierrez   Palm Sunday Florida premiere, United States, English, 15 minutes Inspired by true events, Palm Sunday is a southern gothic [...]

BUY TICKETS HERE   In partnership with the University of Miami School of Communications, Department of Cinematic Arts, this documentary short film competition spans the globe, shedding a light on unique subjects, inspiring figures, and stories you won’t soon forget.   Save The Cat East Coast premiere, United States, English, Russian, 24 minutes When a Ukrainian family is forced to flee their home, a group of strangers from around the world band together to help reunite their youngest daughter with her beloved cat, Arsenii. Directed by Jordan Matthew Horowitz   Save The Bay World premiere, United States, English, 5 minutes Biscayne Bay is [...]

BUY TICKETS HERE Music is a universal language. From a Rod Stewart tribute artist to a Reggaeton superstar to a beloved live-music institution in Miami, this block combines narrative shorts and docs in a celebration of the power of music to bring the world together.   El Reggaetonero United States premiere, English, Spanish, 18 minutes Minutes before her perfectly planned dinner date, Lily accidentally summons a superstar Reggaeton artist into her home. The over-the-top magical Reggaetonero is convinced he can help her woo her date, but Lily is skeptical of his methods. Directed by Eddy Moon   Talking In Your Sleep United [...]

BUY TICKETS HERE There’s no place like home. Featuring a diverse range of Made in MIA short documentaries, this program reminds us that Miami really is one-of-a-kind.   El Soldador World Premiere, United States, English, Spanish, 9 minutes A houseless welder contemplates his health after receiving care from a team of doctors at Miami Street Medicine. Directed by Alexandra Martinez   Open Dialogues: Queer Allies World Premiere, United States, English, 26 minutes The third in the "Open Dialogues" anthology series of documentary shorts produced by the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood. "Open Dialogues: Queer Allies" offers six compelling narratives and lived experiences of [...]

BUY TICKETS HERE There’s nothing more important than family. With stories about mothers, fathers, grandparents, and siblings, these films follow familial relationships. Shadow Brother Sunday United States, English, 15 minutes A down-on-his-luck musician returns home on the day of his younger brother’s movie premiere to steal his computer and sell it to the paparazzi. Directed by Alden Ehrenreich   ba.ba World Premiere, United States, English, Spanish, 24 minutes After the recent passing of the family's difficult and ornery patriarch, two sons and their father hesitantly confront complicated emotions as they search his home for personal items and possible heirlooms he may have [...]

BUY TICKETS HERE Laughter is the best medicine. Whether it’s tongue-in-cheek, silly, sarcastic, or satirical, these shorts explore humor in all its forms, and will be sure to bring a smile to your face.    Pathological East Coast premiere, United States, English, 17 minutes A compulsive liar's fabrications suddenly come to life, confronting her with the fantastical reality she created through deception. Directed by Alison Rich   Pushover Florida premiere, United States, English, 8 minutes A man's life is upended by increasingly threatening phone calls demanding he leave a review for a paperweight purchased online. Directed by Brian Lederman   An Ode To [...]