MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL 25th Edition
The MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL (MIAMIsFF), in partnership with Deering Estate, presents MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL 25th edition, on Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy the screening of short films.
Discover bold storytelling and emerging talent from across the globe as the Miami Short Film Festival returns for its 25th edition this fall. Taking place November 13-16 at venues including the Deering Estate, O Cinema and Silverspot Cinema in Downtown Miami, the Miami Short Film Festival offers three days of curated screenings, filmmaker Q&As, special events and networking opportunities, all centered around the art of the short film. As South Florida’s original short film festival, the event continues its mission to spotlight innovative voices and connect audiences with independent cinema in an intimate and dynamic setting.
Screenings at Deering Estate:
Cocktail Reception ~ 7 PM each night
Featured short films ~ 8 PM each night
Screening #5: Saturday, November 14, 2026
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“States of Becoming”
This program brings together four intimate stories about transformation, connection, and the passage of time. From encounters with the mysterious and the unknown to the bonds that shape us and the fleeting freedom of youth, these films explore the moments when life shifts beneath our feet. Together, they form a reflective portrait of characters standing at the threshold between who they were and who they are becoming.
The Oracle – Dir. By JJ Adler– Narrative – 18:05 Min – USA
When a con artist patient convinces his psychiatrist to put him under hypnosis, a message from the doctor’s long-dead twin emerges. Is this the perfect con? Or proof reality is far stranger than the doctor would like to admit?
La luna que amamos como a un hermano – Dir. By Iñaki Velasquez – Narrative – 17:00 Min – Chile
An AI assistant in an earpiece becomes the only hope for two exchange students in Chile, who are kidnapped by a deranged Uber driver who is clearly xenophobic.
Papillon – Dir. By Florence Miailhe – Animation– 15:00 Min – France
This story will be that of his last swim. It will take us from the source to the river – from the waters of childhood pools to those of swimming pools – from a North African country to the shores of the Mediterranean – from Olympic stadiums to water retention basins – from concentration camps to the dream beaches of Reunion.
First Summer – Dir. By Gayoung Heo – Narrative – 30:00 Min – South Korea
Haksu, Yeongsun’s longtime dance partner and lover, suddenly stops contacting her. As she waits endlessly for him, Haksu’s son delivers the news of his passing. The next morning, Yeongsun learns that Haksu’s 49th-day memorial service is scheduled—but it coincides with her granddaughter Seokyun’s wedding. Faced with Haksu’s death, Yeongsun begins to reflect on her own life slowly.
Screening #9: Sunday, November 15, 2026
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“Wild at Heart”
Beneath the routines and familiar landscapes of everyday life, something restless is always waiting to break through. These films explore rebellion, identity, community, and the strange forces that shape the worlds we inhabit. From the absurd to the deeply human, this eclectic collection finds humor, friction, and unexpected tenderness in the places we call home.
Big Bad Yucky Monster – Dir. By Nicole Lipp – Narrative – 7:17 Min – USA
At a suburban pool party, J.R. and his girlfriend Blake escape to the roof, where their playful, intoxicating chemistry gives way to a painful confrontation. As Blake tries to be heard finally, J.R.’s charm, humor, and increasingly chaotic attempts to make things right expose the troubling dynamic beneath their undeniable love for each other, forcing Blake to decide whether loving someone is enough reason to stay.
A Wolf in the Suburbs – Dir. By Amélie Hardy – Documentary – 19:00 Min – Canada
Welcome to Mississauga, where lawns are clipped, neighbors are watchful and no blade of grass dares misbehave except at Wolf Ruck’s place. His lawn grows wild, and so does the trouble.
Asphalt – Dir. By Mehdi Ouahab – Narrative – 23:14 Min – France
Vincent is a truck driver and lives without any attachments. He started a support group for truckers in the back of his trailer to cope with loneliness and shit. His daughter, who wants to see him again, has been leaving messages at rest stations for years. One morning, during an odd conversation with Sabine, the waitress at the rest stop, Vincent faces his personal contradictions.
¡Que Suene La Banda! – Dir. By Jorge Parra Jr.– Narrative – 22:58 Min – USA
As Javier, a classically trained trombone player, prepares for a pivotal college audition, he’s asked to perform with his father’s banda group, forcing him to confront the cultural roots he’s tried to keep quiet at his elite private school. When a video of the performance circulates among his peers, embarrassment erupts into a painful rift between father and son. To move forward in music and life, Javier must reconcile youthful ambition with family, heritage, and the sound he’s been running from.
MA – MA – Dir. By Isabel María Monge Guerrero – Animation – 5:13 Min – Spain
Eva visits her mother, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s. Through her questions, Eva triggers childhood memories in her mother, who confuses the present with the past. During a walk through the nursing home, a moment of clarity deeply moves Eva.
The event will take place indoors at the Deering Estate Visitor Center theater.
TICKETS:
General admission: $20
Student/Senior/Military: $16
*Tickets sold online only*
Parking & Directions: Free parking is available in the Visitor Center parking lot located on SW 168 Street just west of 72nd Avenue. The event will be held indoors in the Visitor Center Theater.
About the MIAMIsFF
Made possible in part with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Arts Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, the City of Miami Beach Department of Tourism and Cultural Development, Office of Cultural Affairs, the Miami Beach Mayor and City Commissioners, the Funding Arts Network (FAN), the Knight Foundation, and the Miami Development Authority.
The MIAMIsFF 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 goal year after year is focused on motivating directors, screenwriters, actors, and producers to make films and share them with fellow film makers 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. 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.
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. Our theater programming is also possible thanks to The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation’s CreARTE grant.