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Long-Shuttered Olympia Theater Will Reopen for the Miami Film Festival

By Celia Almeida

Mar 6, 2025

Fears have mounted in recent years that the theater could one day go dark for good.

Here's the Complete Miami Film Festival 2025 Lineup

By Celia Almeida

Mar 6, 2025

Nearly 200 films from more than 45 countries will be screened at this year's festival.

A camera stands between two a filmmaker and interviewee. A bed is part of a museum exhibition in the background.

Six Local Filmmakers Win New Grant to Tell Miami's Untold Stories

By Celia Almeida

Jan 8, 2025

Winners also get access to the expansive Wolfson Archives, and their films will debut at the Miami Film Festival.

10 Must-See Movies at Miami Film Festival Gems 2024

By Douglas Markowitz

Oct 2, 2024

With award season right around the corner, Miami Film Festival gives you a chance to sample this year's contenders.

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Women on the Verge at the 2024 Miami Film Festival

By Trae DeLellis

Apr 5, 2024

A trio of female-led and female-focused films worth seeking out at this year's Miami Film Festival.

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Don't Miss These Homegrown Documentaries at the 2024 Miami Film Festival

By Carolina del Busto

Apr 3, 2024

The Miami Film Festival documentaries spotlighting the Magic City prove there is nothing wilder than the truth.

Still of a man and woman in the film Mountains

Monica Sorelle Shines a Light on Gentrification in Her Film Mountains

By Carolina del Busto

Mar 29, 2024

The film Mountains tackles themes of gentrification and displacement while weaving a tale that's all too familiar to Miami residents.

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Miami Film Festival's New Director Is Ready to Take the Fest to New Heights

By Carolina del Busto

Mar 28, 2024

James Woolley aims to expand the Miami Film Festival, offering more films and holding more events and screenings throughout the city.

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Here's the Complete Miami Film Festival 2024 Lineup

By Douglas Markowitz

Mar 6, 2024

More than 165 films from 31 countries will be screened in the city as part of this year's Miami Film Festival.

Don't Miss These 10 Hotly Anticipated Films at Gems 2023

By Trae DeLellis and Douglas Markowitz

Oct 31, 2023

From Hayao Miyazaki's latest animated masterpiece to Emerald Fennel's divisive follow-up, Miami Film Festival's Gems is full of surprises.

Miyazaki and More in Store for Miami Film Festival's Gems 2023

By Douglas Markowitz

Oct 3, 2023

The Boy and the Heron may be the biggest jewel in Gems' crown, but there are plenty of treasures to be had during the film festival.

Ultra 2023 Day Two Saw EDM Superstars Go Techno and a Tiësto Classic Re-emerge

By Grant Albert and Mary Gibson

Mar 26, 2023

Tiësto, Marshmello, and Carl Cox keep the beats going on day two of Ultra 2023.

Three Documentaries at Miami Film Festival Delve Into Cuba’s Voices Heard Through Music

By Artburst Miami

Mar 3, 2023

Three films at Miami Film Festival offer a view of the Cuban perspective.

Here's What to Watch at Miami Film Festival 2023

By Trae DeLellis

Mar 2, 2023

Here's our guide on the attractions to see and what to skip at this year’s festival.

Miami Film Festival Overcomes Obstacles to Celebrate Its 40th Anniversary

By Trae DeLellis

Feb 24, 2023

The festival will screen an impressive 140 films composed of features, documentaries, and shorts.

Five Films to See at Miami Film Festival 2022

By Juan Antonio Barquin and Trae DeLellis

Feb 24, 2022

Here's a handful of films you shouldn't miss at this year's Miami Film Festival.

Local Filmmakers Jayme Gershen and Edson Jean Debut Features at Miami Film Festival

By April Dobbins

Feb 25, 2021

Local filmmakers Jayme Gershen and Edson Jean debut feature films at Miami Film Festival.

Filmmakers Stella Meghie and Joe Talbot Speak Candidly About Moviemaking Struggles

By April Dobbins

Mar 19, 2020

Joe Talbot and Stella Meghie — who headlined Miami Film Festival as Knight Heroes — shared their filmmaking experiences with the city's film community.

In When Liberty Burns, Local Filmmakers Reminisce About the Life of Arthur McDuffie

By Tamica Jean-Charles

Mar 6, 2020

"When Liberty Burns" looks at the life and death of Arthur McDuffie while examining the history of race relations in Miami.

From Sociopaths to Sincere Storytelling, Miami Film Festival 2020 Offers Several Worthwhile Watches

By Juan Antonio Barquin

Mar 5, 2020

Pablo Larraín’s "Ema," starring Mariana Di Girolamo and Gael García Bernal, is a standout selection from the festival's 2020 edition.

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Miami Movie Guide: April 2025

Know Me Tells the True Story of the "Miami Zombie"

Miami Film Festival

Miami Movie Guide: April 2025

Know Me Tells the True Story of the "Miami Zombie"

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