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The Miami Film Festival presents Cinemaslam, a celebration of films by college students across our state representing the future of film in Florida, at noon Saturday, April 5.
Featured films are:
“What Happened to Our Vision:” A brother tries to care for his ambitious sister as she tries to achieve her dream of being a photographer while legally blind.
“The Brother and Sister Duo”: A darkly comedic tale of ambition, rivalry, and the price of the spotlight, The Brother and Sister Duo blends campy theatricality with unsettling twists, proving that some stars will do anything to shine.
“Prélude”: When his father’s employees get deported, a young cellist must decide between working at his family’s construction business and leaving for the audition of his career.
“Purple Grooves: A Funky Tragedy”: Byron Jr., a young funk artist pressured by his domineering father, Byron Sr. faces an important performance for record execs. He befriends Passion, a prostitute brought in by his father, who helps him realize he doesn’t want to be an artist. In the end, unable to meet his father’s expectations, Byron Jr. leaps out the window.
“Phantom Contact”: Facing a terminal diagnosis, a young woman turns to the supernatural in a last-ditch effort to save herself, striking a deal with an ancient, sinister force. At first, she believes she has cheated death, but soon, chilling consequences unravel. As reality distorts and the entity’s true nature emerges, she is thrust into a horrifying battle—not just for her life, but for her soul.
“¡Que Colombianada!”: A Colombian family living in Miami is compelled to celebrate Thanksgiving for the first time when the eldest son invites his crush to their home for the holiday, sparking tension within the family.
“Dirt Therapy”: Three mountain bikers from Miami, FL recall the unpredictable history of Virginia Key’s thrilling off-road trails, finding solace in the sport of mountain biking.
“Gag”: Sachi, a diner waitress desperate for attention, stumbles on a plan to go viral and escape her anonymity.
“Consummation”: Walking amidst Eden with its lush green foliage, Adam and Eve discover a dock and a lake in the depths of the overgrown Earth. Upon exploring, the two discover that the lake brings a more sinister meaning to their journey, forcing Eve into ritualistic release and sacrifice where blood is shed and the ego is reborn.
Tickets are $15.50 for the general public and $14.50 for students, military and seniors (62+) with ID. Click on the link above.
