"There is a Jedi among us!" MiSciFi is delivering just what the fans have ordered. This season VIP is Mr. Todd Cherniawsky! He is a production and set designer working on the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and the coming Ashoka series! Cherniawsky worked in set design for films such as Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Discovery, Terminator Genisys, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Jurassic World. In addition, he served as art director for films including Transformers: The Last Knight and Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi and the Chronicles of Riddick.
He is joining us as a film Judge and will provide a workshop on prop production. Make sure to grab VIP and Workshop passes early if you want to meet him. Passes will sell out.
The intent of SciFi Miami is to showcase the best in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Comedy, and other imaginatively-themed films from around the world. This celebration is in the trendy and progressively global megalopolis of Miami, Florida. Our creative and inspirational environment is ideal for exploring films that ponder the infinite possibilities our multiverse holds.

There will be workshops, panels, and lectures. In addition to this ninth season, the Film Market will be available. We have invited distributors to connect with filmmakers.

Hoping the pandemic is behind us, we are arranging a physical event. MiSciFi 2022 is in a 3-day event. We have much in store for you.

Notifications typically begin a week after the last submission date. So grab tickets early, inform your friends, and prepare for the best original content to reach South Florida. The program will be live in February.

Awards & Prizes

Software and Service Awards from our sponsors, agents, manufacturers, and production companies. Software awards packages include;
Final Draft, New BlueFX, Final Draft, GenArts, Red Giant, plus MORE!

Best Sci-Fi Short, Best Feature, Best Screenplay, Best Afrofuturism, Best Music Video, Best Web Series, Best Horror, Best Thriller, Best Fantasy, Best Anime', Best MicroDoc, Best Made in Florida, Best Comedy, Best Student Short, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Soundtrack, Best Score, Audience Choice Award, Honorable Mention, Plus More!

Screenplay awards include software from Final Draft and 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners plus finalists will have a page performed from their screenplay in a true staged format with costume and thematic music. We are the only festival that performs this activity, watch some of our videos.

Rules & Terms

Content submitted to the SciFi Miami festival will be promoted on our website, in printed materials (such as the festival program), and in our press and marketing activity (this can include presenting films that we have selected to the press). The filmmaker gives us the right to use the name of the film, the images submitted for the uses listed. We also inquire if the filmmaker wants to screen their film at tours or similar activities; as we often get asked to provide guest spots at other festivals and events.

Once a film is officially accepted to the festival, the filmmaker can no longer withdraw it from the festival lineup. The filmmaker is also responsible for submitting the screening materials at least four weeks before the festival. If the screening will be a world premiere, please let us know as we will do our best to promote to the local community, and please keep us abreast of your production and marketing activities!

Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt (about 1 minute or less) from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival or its assignees, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.
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  • Larke Miller

    It was a honour to have our film PLUTO screened alongside some of the best SciFi films from around the world. The Festival was virtual this year, due to covid. The Miami SciFi team went all out with online interviews, networking, and social media. I highly recommend this festival to SciFi filmmakers. I hope to attend in person one day.

    July 2021
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  • Georgina Jenkins

    A huge thanks to Troy and his team for including us in this wonderful festival. Troy is so passionate about sci fi and supporting filmmakers worldwide in this genre. The networking opportunities and information sharing Troy facilitated (despite a virtual fest) went above and beyond! The Girl on the Moon is a proud recipient of the Russell Bates Award. You absolutely must enter your sci fi masterpiece into this festival!

    July 2021
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  • Ashley Fell

    An amazing festival, run by people who are truly passionate about the genre and filmmaking, and really take the time to personally engage with every filmmaker who participates in the festival. Highly recommended for anyone with a science fiction film or unproduced script!!! One of the few festivals to create a sense of community and networking during a 100% virtual event, I hope I can return with a future project for an in person Miami SciFi festival.

    July 2021
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  • Mikael Bozo

    MiSciFi was our second screening and our second award !! Thank you so much for this recognition; Troy and his crew are wonderful people, people who really love films and care for those who create it. Festival highly recommended.

    March 2021
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  • Joshua van ’t Hoff

    Despite the fact that there is a pandemic going on, I felt the film festival atmosphere as if I was there physically; the quick and personal communication, the set-up of the festival, the online connection with other filmmakers and the way each and every filmmaker was put into a spotlight with personal interviews, made for a memorable event. I truly appreciate the effort by the organizer to still give everyone a great experience.

    March 2021
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