the team


William Vela
Festival Director/Founder
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Jose Jacho
Programmer/Outreach Director
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Melany Carcamo-Birchenall
Marketing/PR and Coordinator
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Paola Celpa-Gomez
Director of Operations
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Maggie Drayton
Filmmaker Outreach
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Mike Mejia
Public Relations
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Armando “Ado” Nino
Social Media Director
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Ariel Rubalcava
Technical Director
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Georgina Abdelkhaleq
Director’s Assistant
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Melanie D’Andrea
Director of Festival Initiativ
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Melanie D’Andrea
Director of Festival Initiativ
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Melanie D’Andrea is a filmmaker currently pursuing a MFA in Film and Television Production at the University of Southern California. She believes in the power of film and multimedia to inspire thought and change. She is MsFF’s Director of Festival Initiatives, and hopes to open up the possibilities and reach of the MsFF.

Note from Festival Director
WELCOME.
Welcome to the Miami short Film Festival!
Since the festival’s inception in 2002, the Miami short Film Festival (MsFF) has grown in size and reputation. Our passion for the art of filmmaking is palpable. With a philosophy that today’s short films lead to tomorrow’s world-renowned filmmakers, the festival has become a powerful cultural voice to South Florida and has created a positive influence on the arts. Undeniably, Miami and Miami Beach’s vibrancy and vitality are ideal plat- forms from where to project world class entertainment. MsFF is proud to unveil innovative visions from emerging filmmakers who are part of an increasingly popular form of enter- tainment – shorts!
This year MsFF is pleased to host you at the historical Colony Theatre on sizzling South Beach, a fitting frame for our milestone 10th edition. Our slogan this year is “A decade of shorts”. Over 900 submissions from all corners of the globe made their way to this year’s competition. Each film submitted further cements our commitment to being a launching point for innovative filmmakers. These independent films are engaging and informative, bringing us diverse cultures from around the world. As in the past, MsFF honors those writers and filmmakers, who, through their creative work, dynamically increase aware- ness, address complex social issues, provide multiple viewpoints, and fortify ties between international audiences.
Our 10th edition includes a variety of professional industry panels and workshops, which provide filmmakers and students with a source of practical knowledge and advice from prominent national and international industry professionals. Without a doubt, the Festival’s continuing appeal has everything to do with the filmmakers, the nurturing and suppor- tive partnerships, sponsors (including the Miami Beach and Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Councils), staff, volunteers – and yes, the audience – who make it all possible. Their sup- port is a clear acknowledgement that MsFF’s efforts are on track in its goal of encouraging and promoting the continued development of the seventh art. To each, a heartfelt Thank You!
As we gear up to share another fabulous occasion, MsFF invites you, welcomes you and looks forward to having you join us in this year’s film journey which promises to be even more exciting than last year’s!

William Vela

Founder & Executive Director


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