Dear Film Industry Friends,

From all of us at Film Miami, we wish you a happy holiday season filled with joy, love, creativity, and cinematic magic!

Please note, Film Miami, as well as the City of Miami and the City of Miami Beach film offices will be closed Wednesday, December 25th and Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Please plan your production accordingly. 

BREAKING NEWS! 

In an unprecedented move to lead efforts in boosting the film and television industry in the region, Film Miami and The Bahamas Film Office join forces to attract global Hollywood! 

The Commonwealth of The Bahamas will now offer stackable incentives to Miami-Dade’s film incentive. The joint venture will further the mission of making Miami-Dade a global destination for the film and television industry. More...

The 28^th Miami Jewish Film Festival

Here it is! We're thrilled to announce the complete program for the 28th Miami Jewish Film Festival, America's largest Jewish film festival! Experience movie magic and discover the best in world cinema with more than 130 film premieres presented on the big screen in theaters across Greater Miami and virtually from the comfort of your home over 15 exciting days!

Visit the Festival website now to start making your must-see lists!

Inaugural South Beach Film Festival 2025

We are excited to announce the inaugural South Beach Film Festival will take place May 16-18 in South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida. The 2025 South Beach Film Festival will attract artists, movie lovers, and celebrities from all over the world to indulge in a week of movie features, industry leaders gathering, directors meet & greets, theme events, cocktail events, seminars, beachside events, and more.

2025 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL

SHORT FILMS CATEGORY NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Shorts category is officially OPEN for submissions. Don’t miss your chance to have your film considered for this year’s HBO Short Film Award at the Academy Award-Qualifying American Black Film Festival. Submissions close Friday, February 28, 2025. 

Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival, January 17-18, 2025

SAVE THE DATE for a dynamic 2-days of a curated selection of stand-out youth films, workshops, master classes, keynote sessions, and red carpet.

Showcasing the Talent of the Next Generation of Storytellers.

The festival enhances URGENT, Inc's mission to empower young creative minds to transform their lives and communities. The transformational power of combining individual skill-building, education and the arts provide youth the opportunity to learn and demonstrate new competencies while positively engaging in their community. Moreover, youth are motivated and encouraged to learn and gain the information shared throughout the festival, raise awareness around community issues, and then share it with abroad audience of their peers.

More information: https://www.urgentinc.org/youth-film-festival

Introducing The Louies

A New Fund for Documentaries Sponsored by the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation

The Miami Film Festival is proud to offer a new funding source to bring local films to life: Introducing The Louies, which will provide six Miami-based filmmakers with a share of $100,000 in funding to create documentaries about South Florida.

As Miami filmmakers know, our city is rich in stories waiting to be told. The Louies will ensure that more documentaries that capture our city are created. Plus, each winning entry will be screened by the festival, ensuring a wider platform for these films. Click here for more information.

Miami Film Festival Call For Entries

Submit your film to #MiamiFF (happening April 4-13, 2025) which showcases the work of the world’s best emerging & established filmmakers, bringing 150+ films to Miami. There are awards to be won, industry leaders to network with, audiences to inspire, & memories to be made.

Regular deadline: November 1, 2024
Late Deadline: December 1, 2024
Extended Deadline: January 1, 2025

+ SUBMIT YOUR FILM