This festival is our fourth year running the festival - we want it to be remarkable! 
 
A juried festival with a low entry fee that gives out cash awards and screens in an actual venue! Oh my!!
 
The selected short films will be screened in early February 2026 at the beautiful Cosford Cinema, University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. The venue houses a 70-square-foot screen and exhibits 35mm and a variety of high-definition digital formats. Awards for best film will be presented on the closing night. A jury of international industry professionals will award prizes to the most engaging films.
 
We are looking forward to seeing you in Miami, a city with a stunning culture and amazing nightlife.

Awards & Prizes

Best of the Festival prize of $1000
Best Narrative - $500
Best Documentary - $500

Narrative-Made in Miami - $500
Documentary - Made in Miami - $500

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Rules & Terms

All the Official Selection films will compete for the Best of the Fest award.

-In order to submit a film, you must own the rights or have permission from the owner.
-Maximum length allowed is 20 minutes.
-Films must have been completed in the last 3 years.
-The Festival relationship will exclusively be related to the film submitter.
-Any Foreign film that is not in English must have English subtitles.
-All fees are non-refundable.
-Not all the submissions are selected for the official competition. Our Judges are free to make their own choices and no answers will be given about not selected films.
-Submitting your movie, you authorize Shorts Miami International Film Festival to use, distribute and share the film poster, trailer, synopsis and movie stills in our social media.
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  • Gina Margillo

    Everything about the Shorts Miami Festival, from communication and value to the personal attention it offers filmmakers, was simply wonderful. To have Night Train Last Stop win the Made in Miami award was the cherry on top. Thank you to all involved.

    February 2026
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  • Ruwani Tebuwanage

    Thank you very much SMIFF and Ed for official selection of our short film "Police Seat"

    February 2026
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  • Stacy Gardner

    I was more than thrilled to have two of my short films screen at Shorts Miami, both The Gaze in the documentary event, and my narrative, 73 Seconds on opening night. My only wish is that I could've made the effort to attend, should the notice have been sooner, as I am a Canadian filmmaker living in Newfoundland, and that requires much planning. However, even if not being able to attend, I felt I was present in spirit, and through their energizing posts, which honoured all films and makers, and it was indeed inspiring to be privy to that dynamic and share all their amazing posts, and applaud other makers. Thank you, Miami!

    February 2025
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  • McLean Fletcher

    Everything from start to finish was excellent. I was warmly welcomed, the venue was lovely, and I made some very valuable connections. I highly recommend this festival.

    February 2025
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  • Susan Young

    I was honored that Sidewalk Poetry, my short documentary, was selected to be in this festival. Unfortunately I could not attend, but I was thoroughly impressed with the promotion the organizers did. It looked like a wonderful festival and I hope to attend in the future. Thank you for including me.

    February 2025
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