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 set in the trendy and progressively global megalopolis of Miami Florida. Our creative and inspirational environment is ideal to explore films that ponder the infinite possibilities our multiverse holds.
There will be workshops and a panel.
In addition to this sixth season, the Film Market is open. We have several distributors in attendance to purchase shorts and feature content.

Awards & Prizes

Software and Service Awards from our sponsors, agents, manufacturers and production companies. Software awards packages include;
BorisFX, InkTip script listings, New BlueFX, Final Draft, GenArts, Red Giant, Sapphire, 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 photos and 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 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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  • Andrew Nakiwaoobake Willis

    Awesome experience, great people and lots of connection.

    November 2019
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  • Hugo Félix Mercado

    This is a great film festival. Professional screenings in a very comfortable place. They treated us very well. We were able to discuss the current situation of science fiction movies. They were very warm and close. It was very good to be able to talk with other filmmakers and establish relationships for the future.

    June 2019
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  • Michael Wellenreiter

    An excellent festival with a lot of heart... Troy, Edward, and Eric are passionate about sci-fi films, and they program a wide variety of voices and approaches from across the sci-fi filmmaking community. The epic big-screen venue in downtown Miami is also great. Hoping to attend again next year!

    May 2019
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  • Luis Paez

    Screened our first music video here and have to say this really was a great festival, I personally had a great experience, the theater choice was excellent. Everyone was friendly and professional. The caliber of films, was inspiring.

    April 2019
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  • Willis Wanyiri

    This is an epic festival! The communication right from when KITAMBO our short sci fi film was selected was awesome. It was a short notice but we got the right support and encouragement from the festival that enabled us get an expedited visa processing. We got to meet amazing filmmakers from around the world and the festival offered us the right space to network and learn from each other. There were also special workshops on marketing and Augmented Reality. It was the first time watching our film on a big screen and this was the biggest screen with amazing sound we could have ever imagined at the newest cinema in downtown Miami, the Silverspot Cinema. We were very happy when we got selected and nominated in Afrofuturism category. However, winning the Best Afrofuturism film award, Best Supporting actor in sci fi short award and the Beacon Award for the first film from Kenya at the event was beyond our wildest dreams. This is truly one of the most epic festivals around that supports filmmakers from across the globe. Thank you Troy, Edward and Eric.

    April 2019
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