20th Miami Short Film Festival Opening Night Gala- SOLD OUT!

Deering Estate in partnership with the Miami short Film Festival presents the opening night gala of the 20^th edition of the MIAMIsFF “Strong Hearted or Strong Minded, on Friday, November 12^th. For the landmark 20^th anniversary, Miami short Film Festival will host 3 days of live festival screenings at various locations, featuring over 55 short films from around the Globe.

At the opening night program on Friday, November 12th at Deering Estate, guests can enjoy a cocktail reception with live music, red carpet and more before taking their seat in the historic courtyard to watch the opening night program “Strong Hearted or Strong Minded.”

Tickets are $25 & $20 for students, seniors & military, purchased online through Miami short Film Festival. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., cocktail reception and red carpet at 7 p.m., and the screening begins at 8 p.m. Please note that this outdoor screening is a seated event. Please do not bring chairs. Museums are closed during this event. SOLD OUT! 

COST: $20-25. Tickets are online only through Miami Short Film Festival. Limited tickets are available and must be purchased online in advance. SOLD OUT! 

Parking & Directions: Free street side parking is available along SW 72 Ave between SW 168 Street and 164 Terrace. Free parking is also available in the Visitor Center parking lot located on SW 168 Street just west of 72nd Avenue. The event entrance and entrance of the Deering Estate is via the Main Gate located on 72nd Avenue near SW 167 Street.  After entering through the Main Gate, proceed down the main pathway to the Courtyard next to the Historic Museums.

*Tickets sold online only* 

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Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami- Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc.