Miami Web Fest is the Film Festival for Web Series; a film festival showcasing the hottest new web series content from around the world. The event is designed to create a work-play environment, attracting Miami’s vast and multicultural community of arts enthusiasts. For attendees, Miami Web Fest is a “window into the future” of new media, allowing the general public to see independently produced shows before they are discovered by big television networks and media entities such as Netflix. It’s also a chance to party and mingle with the stars of the New Digital Age at some of the most exclusive hotspots in Miami!
Creating web series allows independent filmmakers to have more control over their own ability to gain followers and worldwide recognition. Miami Web Fest allows these unconventional filmmakers to experience the conventional benefits of an international film festival, including theater screenings, exclusive parties, and an elaborate Awards Ceremony. Several MIAMI WEB FEST winners have experienced professional success beyond the festival, including distribution on networks like Netflix and Amazon.
Additional prizes from our sponsors will be announced as the event approaches.
Prizes include $2000 cash, Commemorative Trophies, and Sponsor Prizes. Sponsor Prizes will vary but may include plane tickets, studio time, equipment, hotel stays, tours, etc.
Best US Web Series $1000 + Commemorative Trophy
Awarded to the Best Web Series overall, regardless of genre or runtime, produced in the United States and its territories.
Best International Web Series $1000 + Commemorative Trophy
Awarded to the Best Web Series overall, regardless of genre or runtime, produced outside of the United States or its territories.
Rose Warner Award Commemorative Trophy
Awarded to the Best Web Series created in South Florida overall, regardless of genre.
Web-Series in this category must consist of at least 3 episodes of at least 5 min per episode.
General Burn Loeffke Commemorative Trophy
Awarded to the Best Short Film or Web Series produced or directed by a U.S. Military Veteran.
CATEGORY AWARDS Commemorative Trophy
Best Web Series
Best Student Series
Best Pilot
Best Drama Series
Best Action Series
Best Sci-fi Series
Best Dramedy Series
Best Comedy Series
Best Documentary Series
Best Reality Series
Best Trailer
Best Short Film
Best Music Video
Audience Choice
CRAFT AWARDS Commemorative Trophy
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Comedic Actor
Best Comedic Actress
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Screenwriting
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best Directing
PODCASTS Commemorative Trophy
Best Director
Best Writing
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Ensemble Cast in an Actual Play
Best Sound Design
Best Score/Soundtrack
Best Theme Song
Best non-fiction Host
Best non-fiction Podcast