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 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE "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 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE "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 exce...