Welcome to the 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗜𝗔𝗠𝗜 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟. 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯-𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! Join us as 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂 𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓-𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒎𝒔 from around the world.

For 25 years, MIAMIsFF has presented exceptional short-form cinema (20 minutes or less), offering a world-class platform for American, international, and Latin American filmmakers. Each year, from hundreds of submissions, we curate 50+ outstanding films that reflect the broad spectrum of human experience and highlight emerging talent in directing, producing, and acting.

Be part of our vibrant creative community! Thousands return to Miami annually for the original short film festival in South Florida, enjoying three unforgettable days of film blocks organized thematically to capture the depth, emotion, and artistry of contemporary short filmmaking.

Beyond the festival weekend, MIAMIsFF continues to champion the art form with monthly screenings, special events, educational outreach, and a traveling showcase that brings selected films to audiences nationwide—fueling a growing movement dedicated to short cinema.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝘆: short films—past and present—are true works of art, deserving a dedicated platform.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Empowering filmmakers. Captivating audiences.

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.  

The Festival presents a unique opportunity for our local community, tourists, and the next generation of talented filmmakers from around the world to experience the true spirit of the creative film-making process. The MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL has become a powerful cultural voice to South Florida and has created a positive influence on the arts through film.

𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝟮𝟱-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

✨ 𝗠𝗜𝗔𝗠𝗜𝘀𝗙𝗙 — 𝟮𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀. 🎬✨

Awards & Prizes

We award films in 10-15 different categories, depending on that year’s submissions. Award categories may include:

Best Narrative
Best Foreign Narrative
Best Music Video
Best Experimental
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best LATAM Short
Best Local South Florida
Best College University Student
Best SHORT/short Under 5 Min
Judge’s Award
Audience Award
Directors’ Choice

We also may offer cash prizes depending on sponsorship.