Miami Short Film Festival Inc.

𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐌 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 — 𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

The MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL (#MIAMIsFF), founded in 2002 by director William Vela, proudly celebrates 25 years of championing short-form cinema. As South Florida’s original dedicated short film festival, MIAMIsFF continues to shine a light on captivating, innovative, and culturally diverse films from around the world—each 20 minutes or less.

Over the past quarter-century, our mission has remained unwavering: to build and inspire a passionate community of short film enthusiasts, while elevating filmmakers whose stories push boundaries and capture the essence of the human experience.

We will celebrating our 25th Edition of the MIAMI short FILM FESTIVALl ~ November 13–15, 2026.

Year-round, MIAMIsFF hosts monthly screenings at venues across the city, culminating in our acclaimed multi-day annual festival. Each year, thousands of attendees gather in Miami to experience 40–50 exceptional short films selected from over 600 submissions. Films are thoughtfully curated into thematic categories that reflect the depth, diversity, and creativity of our global filmmaking community.

𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓

For 25 years, the Miami Short Film Festival has been a vital contributor to the cultural arts, education, and creative economy of Miami-Dade County. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we rely on generous supporters who believe in the power of short films to inspire, challenge, and unite audiences.

Through strong partnerships, MIAMIsFF brings meaningful programming to theaters, classrooms, businesses, and organizations across the county—expanding access to world-class cinema and cultivating the next generation of filmmakers and film lovers.

𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋

Your support ensures that MIAMIsFF continues to thrive for the next 25 years and beyond.

All contributions are 100% tax-deductible.

Whether you choose to donate, become a Sponsor, or join as a Festival Donor, every contribution—big or small—directly empowers our mission and enriches Miami’s cultural landscape.

𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: https://www.givemiamiday.org/organization/miamisffloveshortfilm

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Thank you for supporting MIAMIsFF and the arts!