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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 Diana Beanie Baby from a dockside quinceanera/satanic summoning ritual.
Directed by Michael Marrero, Jon Rhoads
Manicure
Miami Premiere, United States, English, 9.5 minutes
Before her 30th birthday party, Elanor’s anxiety and demand for perfection turn a pleasant manicure into a bloody mess.
Directed by Carlos Enrique Tejera
Fred
Florida Premiere, United Kingdom, English, 6 minutes
One of the most known catastrophes in human history leaves an old man with nothing but delusion and the haunting memories that plague him.
Directed by Bjorn Franklin, Johnny Marchetta
Didn’t Think I’d See You Here
Florida Premiere, United States, English, 13 minutes
Rory thinks he might be haunted by a ghost when his shower turns on by itself.
Directed by Dylan Guerra
Letter From The Age of Ecocide
Florida Premiere, United States, English, Persian, 6 minutes
A woman navigates her underwater home, struggling to restore it to its former health. Meanwhile, a wise sage in another dimension recounts the ancient creation myth of her ancestors, revealing a universal story of ecological loss and acceptance.
Directed by Shireen Rahimi
Every Man A King
World Premiere, United States, English, 14 minutes
Rishi and Kimya are young professionals and long-time partners living together in their compact San Francisco highrise. While getting ready for a weekend glamping trip, Kimya receives news of a major job offer – one that would make her the higher earner amongst the two. As they leave their bustling metropolis and descend into the primal throes of nature, Rishi’s repressed feelings surrounding the changing dynamic of their relationship slowly bubble up, leading him to take drastic measures in order to retain a sense of manhood.
Directed by Nikhil Ganesh
What You Left In The Ditch
Florida Premiere, United States, English, 17 minutes
A dark comedy about a woman no longer in love with her husband following his return from a future war, missing his lips. This causes her to explore an affair with a much-too-young, plump-lipped grocery clerk. It’s a film about guilt, redemption, unspoken vanity and the selfish struggles with empathy.
Directed by Tucker Bliss
Check out the complete 2024 Miami Film Festival lineup here.
