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The Miami Film Festival and the University of Miami’s School of Communication present this diverse competition of short-documentary films, with a $1,000 prize awarded to the winning movie.
List of films:
“Chasing the Passage of Time” A determined crew of 25 takes on the monumental challenge of transporting the largest Richard Serra sculpture across Florida, navigating treacherous roads, logistical obstacles, and the relentless weight of art history—proving that moving a masterpiece is an art form in itself.
“View From the Floor” From a very early age Mindie Lind has had a deep obsession with performance and profound love of the stage. Mindie also has no legs, so it wasn’t long before news crews, national telethons, and even Maury Povich arrived to capture her in action, always portraying even the simplest activities as inspirational.
These early headlines of “Overcoming Obstacles Despite Disability” led Mindie to a lifelong struggle with imposter syndrome as she pursued her creative ambitions, always wondering if she’s a hit or a hack, talented or typecast, superstar or supercrip.
This short film, which was created in support of a longer feature, explores the singular experience of exceptionalism, exploitation and imposter syndrome within disability. Incorporating vibrant animation and beautiful score, “View From the Floor” is a bold, irreverent, and entertaining memoir of disability as told by crip culture champion, Mindie Lind.
“Tiger” Dana Tiger was just five years old when her father, legendary Muscogee Creek artist Jerome Tiger, passed away. She turned to his art as a way to know him, the richness of her culture, and the bounty of her family’s artistic tradition.
In memory of Jerome’s art and to support their family, Dana’s mother and uncle started a booming t-shirt printing business in the 1980s. Then, tragedy struck their family once more. Dana’s younger brother, Chris Tiger, was murdered and their business was brought to a halt.
Dana and her family have been working for nearly 30 years to revitalize the iconic Tiger t-shirt company, through immense grief and suffering from Parkinson’s. Now, everybody wants their hands on a Tiger T-shirt.
“Don’t Cry for Me All You Drag Queens” An homage to the legendary Mother Cavallucci by weaving together the present and past to provide a striking portrait of belonging and memory.
Joseph “Josie” Cavallucci (aka Mother Cavallucci) is a legendary New Hope drag queen that would host annual wedding celebrations in the 70s and 80s that served as fundraisers and a community party.
Poetically merging archival photographs and present day footage from a community drag show, the film sparks conversation about the modern-day issues Mother Cavallucci revolutionized.
“The Boriqua’s Dilemma” A political documentary short that focuses on the centuries-long status debate in Puerto Rico. It commences with an animated crash course that frames the rest of the film in a historical context. The crash course touches on Puerto Rico’s colonial relationship with the US, the political status debate, as well as the four most common status preferences.
The film then introduces its six interview subjects, three politicians and three civilians. They each debate their preferred status as the film ventures into the most important arguments on the topic, showcasing each perspective and their influences including Hurricane Maria, PROMESA, and the gentrification happening in Puerto Rico’s metropolitan areas today.
“Stud Country” The largest queer country western line dancing event in America was created to preserve Los Angeles’ little known 50+ year queer line dancing tradition. Despite its success and fiercely committed community, the event is set to lose its venue due to gentrification.
“Confessions of a Jumbotron Addict” An obsessive Brooklyn Nets basketball fan decodes one of the great mysteries of attending live sporting events: how to get up on the Jumbotron. With a newfound superpower to get the crowd hyped through ridiculous dance moves, he finds himself at the center of a double-overtime nailbiter against the Detroit Pistons.
“Que Hay Allí Afuera?” A reflection on the chaos permeating in the mind of Manolo Lázaro, where hazy memories of Cuba conflict with the realities faced by his loved ones who remain.
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