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Screening Calendar 2025

Highlights 24th MIAMIsFF 2025

Film Schedule 2024.

Nominated Films 2024.

Winners 2024

Best Narrative US-Canada

Best Narrative Foreign

Best Animation

Best Experimental

Best Documentary

Best Music Video

Best Local

Best Student short Film

Audience Award

Director’s Choice

FRIDAY

NOV 14 / 8 PM
TALES OF DEFIANCE
O CINEMA

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3 – DAY PASS
NOV 14 | 15 | 16
O CINEMA | SILVERSPOT

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1 – DAY PASS
NOV 15^TH
SILVERSPOT

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1 – DAY PASS
NOV 16^TH
SILVERSPOT

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SATURDAY

NOV 15 / 3 PM
THE SPACE BETWEEN US
SILVERSPOT CINEMA

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NOV 15 / 6 PM
THE ITALIAN FRAME
SILVERSPOT CINEMA

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NOV 15 / 7 PM
MIRRORS OF THE INVISIBLE
DEERING ESTATE

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NOV 15 / 7:00 PM
SILVERSPOT CINEMA

Private Event

NOV 15 / 8 PM
THE TEXTURE OF SILENCE
SILVERSPOT CINEMA

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SUNDAY

NOV 16 / 3 PM
UNDER DE SURFACE
SILVERSPOT CINEMA

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NOV 16 / 6 PM
ROOTS & VISIONS
SILVERSPOT CINEMA

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NOV 16 / 7 PM
FRAGMENTS OF LIGHT
DEERING ESTATE

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NOV 16 / 8 PM
WHAT WAS ONCE OURS
SILVERSPOT CINEMA

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Best North America Narrative

Dir. Parker Croft – Narrative – 21:43 Min – USA

Dir. Will Pinke – Narrative – 17:28 Min – USA

Dir. Sarah Sellman – Narrative – 10:51 Min – UK

Dir. Alexandra Qin – Narrative – 10:00 Min – USA

Best Foreign Narrative

Dir. aida tebianian – Narrative – 15:00 Min – Iran

Dir. Lam Can-zhao – Narrative – 15:00 Min – China

Dir. AYOUB LAYOUSSIFI, ZAHOUA RAJI – Narrative – 24:00 Min – Morocco

Dir. Yoro MBAYE Diegane Niang – Narrative – 21:00 Min – Senegal

Dir. Qiao H – Narrative – 15:00 Min – China

Dir. Hossein Molayemi, Shirin Sohani – Narrative – 19:33 Min – Iran

Dir. Donovan Marsh – Narrative – 04:00 Min – South Africa

Dir. Aryasb Feiz – Narrative – 16:40 Min – Iran

Best Experimental

Dir. Donovan Marsh – Narrative – 04:00 Min – South Africa

Dir. Martin Gerigk – Experimental – 12:30 Min – Germany

Dir. Edith Jorisch – Experimental – 15:45 Min – Canada

Best Documentary

Dir. David Harriman, James Bettney – Documentary – 04:56 Min – UK

Dir. Isabella Breton – Documentary – 09:59 Min – USA

Best Music Video

Dir. Adrian Pruett, AMMO – Music Video – 04:23 Min – USA

Dir. Lilia Li-Mi-Yan, Katherina Sadovsky – Experimental/Music Video – 05:58 Min – Armenia

Dir. Sebastian Juszczyk – Music Video – 06:56 Min – Poland

Best Local film

Dir. Inga Moren Tapias – Narrative/Local – 11:47 Min – USA

Dir. XF Serrano – Narrative/Local – 08:50 Min – USA

Dir. RUBEN MORALES – Narrative/Local – 15:40 Min – USA

Best College/University Student

Dir. Lucca Vieira – Narrative/Local/Student – 05:28 Min – USA

Dir. Phi Phi – Narrative/Student – 18:33 Min – USA

VENUES

O Cinema South Beach

Regal South Beach at Lincoln Road

Deering Estate

Luis Fernando Aleman
Dir. TAG! You’re It!

Mari Mantela
Dir. Rabobesto Or How I Saved a Monster

Isaac Areizaga
Dir. Reserva Familiar

As Easy as closing your eyes
Dir. Don’t say butterfly

Margaux Calla Susi
Dir. The Sperm Bank

By Emily Singer
Dir. Stick & Stones

Dir. Parker Croft – Narrative – 21:43 Min – USA

Dir. Paolina Weber – Narrative – 17:00 Min – USA

Dir. Frederic Mosbeux – Narrative – 19:41 Min – Belgium

Dir. Carsten Woike – Narrative – 11:50 Min – Germany

Dir. Eulàlia Ramon – Narrative – 12:00 Min – Spain

Dir. Isabella Breton – Documentary – 09:59 Min – USA

Dir. David Harriman, James Bettney – Documentary – 04:56 Min – UK

Dir. José Luis Acosta – Narrative – 12:57 Min – Spain

Dir. Lucca Vieira – Narrative/Local/Student – 05:28 Min – USA

Dir. Jackie Shijie Xing – Narrative/Student – 12:34 Min – USA

Dir. Phi Phi – Narrative/Student – 18:33 Min – USA

Dir. Sebastian Macchia – Experimental – 09:30 Min – USA

Dir. Martin Gerigk – Experimental – 12:30 Min – Germany

Dir. Julian J. Delacruz – Narrative – 13:22 Min – USA

Dir. Victoria Warmerdam – Narrative – 22:22 Min – Netherlands

Dir. Edith Jorisch – Experimental – 15:45 Min – Canada

Dir. XF Serrano – Narrative/Local – 08:50 Min – USA

Dir. RUBEN MORALES – Narrative/Local – 15:40 Min – USA

Dir. Inga Moren Tapias – Narrative/Local – 11:47 Min – USA

Dir. Qiao H – Narrative – 15:00 Min – China

Dir. Lam Can-zhao – Narrative – 15:00 Min – China

Dir. aida tebianian – Narrative – 15:00 Min – Iran

Dir. Aryasb Feiz – Narrative – 16:40 Min – Iran

Dir. Hossein Molayemi, Shirin Sohani – Narrative – 19:33 Min – Iran

Dir. Yoro MBAYE Diegane Niang – Narrative – 21:00 Min – Senegal

Dir. AYOUB LAYOUSSIFI, ZAHOUA RAJI – Narrative – 24:00 Min – Morocco

Dir. Donovan Marsh – Narrative – 04:00 Min – South Africa

Dir. Sarah Malléon – Narrative – 16:00 Min – Martinique

Dir. Adrian Pruett, AMMO – Music Video – 04:23 Min – USA

Dir. Lilia Li-Mi-Yan, Katherina Sadovsky – Experimental/Music Video – 05:58 Min – Armenia

Dir. Alexandra Qin – Narrative – 10:00 Min – USA

Dir. Uriya Hertz – Narrative – 16:00 Min – Israel

Dir. Sebastian Juszczyk – Music Video – 06:56 Min – Poland

Dir. Will Pinke – Narrative – 17:28 Min – USA

Dir. Eddie Grey – Narrative – 09:58 Min – USA

Dir by: David Glass – Experimental – 5:54 Min – USA

Dir by: Enrique Rambal – Narrative – 20:20 Min – Spain

Dir. Sarah Sellman – Narrative – 10:51 Min – UK

Dir by: Nüll García – Narrative – 10:00 Min – Spain

Dir by: MJ Fuentes Mateos – Narrative – 9:00 Min – Spain

(ALMOST) A STAR by Keilah Ayum , USA
8PM SHARP by Kane Radu , USA
A THING ABOUT KASHEM by Bijon Imtiaz , Bangladesh
ALL BEAUTY QUEENS HAVE BROKEN BONES by Max C Tullio , USA
ALONDRA by Tete Pacas, Joan Cabrera, Kevin Araúz , Panama
BAJO EL PARAGUAS DEL ROMANCE by Andrés Silva , Guatemala
BEING HUMAN by André Mancebo Heizer, Sergio Diaz-Silverio , USA
DE UN HILO by Fernanda Camacho, Alejandro Camarena , Mexico
CAPTURADA by Isabela Paiao, Ryan Rivera, Sophie Gould , USA
CATS by Danilo Stanimirović , Serbia, Switzerland
LAS CONTINUIDADES by Merlina Mercedes Molina Castaño, Jorge Sesan , Argentina
DELULU by ATHAN TOM SKLAVOS , Greece
DISTANCIA by César Hernández , Honduras
DOS BRAZALETES DE PLATA by José Orive , Guatemala
EDEL RODRIGUEZ: FREEDOM IS A VERB by Mecky Creus, Adrienne Hall , USA
EL PESCADOR by William Reyes , Honduras
EYES BEHIND THE WINDOW by Golriz Abbaspour , Canada
FOUNTAIN (CHAWK) by Hazhir As’adi , Iran, Islamic Republic of
HASTA LA FUTURA by Rodrigo Rodríguez , Colombia
HEARTS OF STONE by Tom Van Avermaet , Belgium, Croatia
HOLY HEAVASNESS by Farnoosh Abedi, Negah Khezre Fardyardad, Mohammad Ghaffari , Iran, Islamic Republic of
I WANT TO GO TO MOSCOW by Sarah Baskin , USA
IL TAGLIO DI JONAS by Rosario Capozzolo , Italy
KIND MOTHER by Clare O’Connor , USA
LIFE BEGINS by Oleksii Taranenko , Ukraine
LUISA by Kiyomi DallasKidd , USA
LUMEN by Stéphanie Bélanger , Canada
MAGDALENA, TE AMO. by Andrea Calao , USA
MR.BAI by Hai Liang , China
MY ANXIETY AND FREEDIVING by Jesus Olarte , USA
EL DIA DE MI INDEPENDENCIA by Constanza Majluf , Chile
PERFECTLY A STRANGENESS by Alison McAlpine , Canada
PHANTOM CONTACT by Andres Eduardo Campilllo , USA
PRAYER OF THE SEA by Martin Gerigk , Germany
SAN SIMON by Michael Flores , El Salvador
TASLIMAN by Gokhan Bulut , Turkey
THE ALPACA CONNECTION by Tom Brown , USA
THE HOUSEKEEPER by surya balakrishnan , India
THE INEVITABLE by Arjen Schotel , Netherlands
THE NIGHT SHIFT by Salih Ortacay , Turkey
WILD ANIMAL by Tianyun Lyu , USA
YOUNG PEOPLE BIG DREAMS by Vanessa Schefke , USA

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The Miami short Film Festival is dedicated to promoting the short film genre, showcasing films from 1-20 minutes long. The Festival is international in scope, bringing exposure to the world’s best independent up-and-coming filmmakers. MIAMIsFF’s mission year after year is focused on motivating directors, screenwriters, actors, and producers to make films and share them with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals. The ultimate goal is to bring exposure to independent up-and-coming filmmakers. MIAMIsFF is an avid supporter of local and international film makers representing cinematic productions that embody the true spirit of the art. From original scripts to new cinematography and film techniques, each and every piece is the result of true emotion and expression.

MIAMIsFF’s goal year after year is focused on motivating directors, screenwriters, actors, and producers to make films and share them with fellow film makers and industry professionals. The ultimate goal is to bring exposure to independent up-and-coming filmmakers.

This video was presented on the final day of the 24th Miami Short Film Festival 2025 to announce the winners in each category. It was a wonderful moment of celebration, highlighting the incredible talent and creativity showcased throughout the festival.

We are proud to honor the filmmakers whose work stood out this year and deeply grateful to all participants who made this edition so memorable. Congratulations to all the award recipients of the 24th Miami Short Film Festival!

WHAT FILMMAKERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

“Thank you for selecting Lily’s Mirror and nominating us for Best North American Narrative! What a wonderful festival! William, Ricardo, and Georgina are excellent hosts and you can tell everyone really loves movies and the craft of making them. Venues and screeners were perfect and the Q&A was the best we’ve experienced.”

Megan Dahl

Producer – Lily’s Mirror

“Awesome, thank you so much! This was great William!! I really love what you guys are doing and this fuels my motivation to continue to pursue filmmaking! BIG THANK YOU TO YOU AND YOUR TEAM!!!!”

Jaime Andres Montenegro

Neon Gravity | Metaverse 7

“Fantastic Festival! Our film was selected and I was there the entire festival and everything was great: the organization, communication and networking. A great mix of a very professional and also a warm friendly atmosphere. I can totally recommend it! Thank you dear MiamisFF!!”

Anne Kraft

No Kidding

“Great experience. A well-organized festival with tradition, in beautiful Miami venues. An honor to be selected and would definitely submit again!”

Gabe Silva

Skeletons

“I want to let you know that this specific festival has been a complete and resounding drastic turn in my life as a filmmaker and director for this beautiful industry, your consideration with my project means much more than any word I can put in this text, I am mercilessly and undyingly full of gratitude and humility for everything, and surely more projects will be in order in the future, always wishing you and yours the best and good fortune.”

Guillermo Diaz

Tactica & Estrategia

“What a night!! Thank you so much for the wonderful screening last night — the venue was so beautiful, the films were awesome (plus they looked & sounded great), the audience was warm & responsive, and the Q&A was professional and fun! I couldn’t ask for more!!”

Nancy Nagrant

MIRACLE BABY

WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT FROM

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. With the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council.

The 22^nd edition of the Miami Short Film Festival is made possible in part with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Arts Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the City of Miami Beach Department of Tourism and Cultural Development, Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners, and the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs.

Miami Short Film Festival is made possible in part with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Arts Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the City of Miami Beach Department of Tourism and Cultural Development, Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners, and the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs.