Tag: film

Urban Film Festival Paves Way For Aspiring Filmmakers, World Premieres

By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami. Also on on The Miami Herald

The 10th Annual Urban Film Festival (UFF) brings three days of film screenings, master classes, and networking events to Miami, from August 29th to 31st. The festival, founded in 2015 by Florida Film House co-founder Marco (Mall) Molinet, was created to highlight urban storytelling after he found that Black filmmakers were underrepresented at traditional film festivals.

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American Black Film Festival Finds Its Muse in Miami

Written by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

Also on WLRN and Miami Times

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is once again set to highlight its strong connection with Miami, a city whose rich diversity is central to the festival’s identity. More than just a host city, Miami’s vibrant culture and multicultural landscape are deeply woven into ABFF’s mission to celebrate Black storytelling and talent.

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‘I Elect’ Screening at FLIFF Festival Remains Relevant, North Miami Filmmaker Says

by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

In this election year, “I Elect: Power Every Four Years,” a 26-minute film on voting rights, urges viewers to reflect on the impact of civic engagement and the power of their vote. Created to encourage young voters in the 2020 election, the film’s themes resonate in today’s political landscape.

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Miami Dade College’s GEMS Festival Showcases Diverse Global Cinema

By Jonel Juste

Miami, FL — The 11th Miami Film Festival GEMS is set to take place from October 30 to November 3, showcasing 30 films from over 15 countries. The event, a midseason highlight of the Miami Film Festival, will open with Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door and close with Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain. Other notable screenings include three Centerpiece films: Emilia Pérez, Maria, and The Brutalist.

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