Miami Short Film Festival 22nd Edition

A Three-Day Journey You Won't Want to Miss!

The 22nd edition of the Miami short Film Festival is headed back to the beach once again. This year's edition is nothing short of revolutionary. We are on a mission to go deep into the very fabric of short filmmaking, pushing boundaries and inspiring innovation like never before. This edition will be a landmark in our commitment to the short film format by offering a platform where emerging and established filmmakers can showcase their creativity in ways that challenge conventions and redefine storytelling. Through diverse and wide-ranging programs, cutting-edge technology, and a deep appreciation for the art of filmmaking, we aim to invigorate the cinematic experience, leaving a permanent mark on the world of short film festivals, and the best part is that all of this is taking place in the very heart of Miami's exciting cultural vibes." 

William Vela, Founder and Executive Director, asserted, "Our vision at the Miami Short Film Festival looks for the exploration and pursuit of a cinematic aesthetic, specifically in its short form, that reflects the entirety of the human experience. We believe in the quest for what truly makes us feel alive through moving images."

Rabobesto Or How I Saved a Monster - Dir. By Mari Mantela – Narrative – 15:00 Min – Finland

On the verge of her marital life, a young woman makes a journey into the night to find out why she has lost her heartbeat and turned golden.

The Miami Short Film Festival presents a selection of 54 short films from diverse origins, genres, formats, and themes. Though diverse in content, these short films collectively capture a wide range of experiences that are part of our lives.

The Old Young Crow- Dir. By Liam LoPinto – Narrative – 12:00 Min – Japan

 An Iranian boy befriends an old Japanese woman at a graveyard in Tokyo.

The oldest Cinematheque in Miami, O Cinema formerly know as the Miami Beach Cinematheque, will serve as our kickoff venue for our 22nd edition, presenting stories about everyday situations using innovative and unconventional ways in Tangled Emotions: Delving into Deep Relationships. 

The Regal Cinema in Lincoln Road is going to be our home for the regular screenings of our official selection with the following programs: A Voice Unheard: Revealing Women's Untold Stories, where viewers will find some of our best films told by and for women, narratives that blur the line between reality and fiction, as in Beyond the Veil: Exploring Surreal Depths of Perception a chronicles that explore mental health and Worries: The Lingering Embrace of Anxiety, Young promises: The Future of Filmmaking, Confrontation: Tales of discord arise and to close the festival weekend our own Miami Vistas: A gaze into South Florida's Magic.

The Red Suitcase - Dir. By Cyrus Neshvad – Narrative – 15:00 Min – Luxembourg

An Iranian girl decides to remove her Headscarf/Hijab in a life-changing situation. From that moment on, nothing will be the same.

This year, we are going to have our satellite venue at the Deering Estate to cater to our loyal audience in the Palmetto Bay area. All of this and more awaits our audience in the bright city of Miami. A full listing of films within the screening blocks can be accessed by visiting Calendar . Our 22nd edition offers nine screenings taking place over three days at the following venues…

📅 Friday, November 17, 2023

8:00 p.m. – MIAMIsFF Kickoff (Red Carpet)

O Cinema South Beach

1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

📅 Saturday, November 18, 2023

2:00 p.m./ 5:00 p.m. / 8:00 p.m.

Regal Cinema in South Beach at Lincoln Road

1120 Lincoln Rd Mall, Miami Beach, FL 33139

7:00 p.m. 

Deering Estate

16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33139, United States

📅 Sunday, November 19, 2023

2:00 p.m./ 5:00 p.m. / 7:30 p.m. - includes Awards Ceremony after the last screening.

Regal Cinema in South Beach at Lincoln Road

1120 Lincoln Rd Mall, Miami Beach, FL 33139

7:00 p.m.

Deering Estate

16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33139, United States

Screening block tickets, All-Day Passes for Regal Cinema in South Beach, or a 3-Day Pass may be purchased online. We would also like to extend a special invitation to Golden Ticket holders and Culture Shock patrons, as MIAMIsFF is truly a community event.

The 22nd 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.