The first edition of the Flick Film Fest has successfully concluded, celebrating an event full of talent, creativity, and a passion for cinema. After a thorough and emotional evaluation, the winners by category have been selected. Below are the awards given to the most outstanding productions and talents of this festival.

- Best Student Director: She Left With The Summer

- Best Amateur Short Film: Behind The Glass

- Best Generative AI: The White Dharma

- Best Animation: Bird dron

- Best Short Film: I Won't Cry Tomorrow

- Best Documentary: Expanding Century

- Best Cinematography: Fronteras

- Best Actress: Yolanda Torres for her role in "15 Velas."

- Best Actor: Abderrahmen Boukhari for "I Won't Cry Tomorrow"

This edition of the Flick Film Fest has been a true testament to emerging talent, with films that have dazzled with their innovation, deep narratives, and genuine emotions. Congratulations to all the winners and participants!

The Film Flick Fest (FFF) is an online film event that provides emerging filmmakers with the opportunity to showcase their first major project. Over a 2-3 month period of virtual screenings on streaming platforms, participants will be able to connect with industry experts and attend a live awards ceremony in Miami.

Awards & Prizes

The winners of the main categories will have access to a live pitching session with producers and industry executives, including:
Production companies associated with Miami Institute (Telemundo, Univisión, Media Pro, among others).
Experts in independent film and digital content.
Distributors and partner festivals.

🏆 Best Short Film
$1,000 in cash
Pitching session with renowned producers
Specialized course for producer & director

🏆 Best Documentary
Pitching session with documentary experts
Full scholarship in Documentary Narratives

🏆 Best Animation
Pitching session with animation studios

🏆 Best Experimental Short Film
Pitching session with visual artists
Exhibition in partner festivals

🏆 Best AI-Generated Short Film
Pitching session with AI experts
Premium membership on an AI platform

🏆 Special Flick Award
Special prize from the sponsor
Full scholarship in acting or production (valued at $27,000)

🏆 Best Student Director
Directing workshop with top filmmakers
Full scholarship in film & TV production at Miami Institute (valued at $27,000)

🏆 Best Cinematography & Best Screenplay
Pitching session with film & TV writers
Courses & personalized mentoring (valued at $2,500)

🏆 Flamingo Award
Short film showcase in Latin American partner festivals

🏆 Best Amateur Short Film
65% scholarship at Miami Institute
Mentorship with a jury member

Rules & Terms

Participation Rules
Who Can Participate?
Students, recent graduates, and emerging filmmakers.
Filmmakers without formal education must submit a motivation letter.
Mixed productions allowed (e.g., professional actors with student production or vice versa).

Eligibility Requirements
Duration: Maximum 25 minutes.
Production Date: Must be within the last 2 years.
Accepted Genres: Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, AI-generated.

Delivery Format: Digital (MP4, MOV, ProRes, DCP, etc.).
Copyright Compliance: Must not infringe third-party rights.
Languages: Spanish or English, with subtitles in the opposite language.

Disqualification Criteria
Not being a student, recent graduate, or emerging filmmaker.
Exceeding the short film's time limit.
Failing to meet the required production date.
Including inappropriate content (extreme violence, hate speech, explicit sexual content, irresponsible drug/alcohol use, incitement to violence or suicide).

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  • Christopher Matthew Spencer

    We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to have “The Red Market” (https://www.instagram.com/theredmarketfilm/) featured at your event. The entire team, from Brian Cutler Actors Studio to the dedicated students and alumni from Dodge College at Chapman University, appreciates your support and recognition. Being seen and celebrated by your audience is an honor we hold dearly.

    February 2026
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  • Jamon Holmes

    Hi, Staff

    Thank you for selecting my film "HITMAN EX," at your festival. To all filmmakers please this one. The communication is great and it's Miami South Beach.

    Jamon

    January 2026
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  • schematic Films

    Had a great time and it was awesome.

    December 2025
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