South Florida WebFest (#SOFLOWEBFEST) is Miami’s premier festival dedicated to web entertainment that brings non-traditional voices of cinema to the forefront. #SOFLOWEBFEST aims to connect digital creators by providing a physical space for producers, directors, investors and fans of web series and digital entertainment to network, share, and learn the art of sustainability. We are excited to have fantastic partnerships with MINIDE Film Fest, Roma Webfest (Italy, Europe), and LA WEBFEST (Los Angeles).
Screening 30 of the best local, national and international web series and 10 web shorts, #SOFLOWEBFEST highlights creators through our awards ceremony, live entertainment, digital art-crawl and educational panels on emerging trends in digital media and entertainment. #SOFLOWEBFEST hosts an exhibitors space where festival goers can try on new technology, new original music, and check out the digital open bar that includes podcast personalities, vloggers, bloggers, and tech saavy inventions that take film making a producing to the next level.
Why #SOFLOWEBFEST? The festival is happening during the most epic art fair in Miami, Florida – Art Basel. Anyone traveling to #SOFLOWEBFEST will get a bang for their frequent flyer miles. We are one of the few web festivals that includes a monetization track for film makers. The craft is extremely important; being able to thrive while doing what you love is key. We are in the business of showing creators how to live what they love.
Happening in the heart of Miami's up & coming arts district, Little Haiti Cultural Center will serve as festival grounds with satellite locations in Wynwood, Hialeah, Liberty City, and Opa Locka. Get ready to experience the best of the best Miami from screenings, to heritage tours, to cuisine, to art and cash prizes - #SOFLOWEBFEST has you covered!
Grand Jury Prize Winner of best Web Series award receives $1000 cash prize, trophy & automatic entry to affiliate festivals.
Grand Jury Prize Winner of Best Web Short award receives $500 cash prize and trophy.
Grand Jury Prize Winner of Best of 360 award receives $250 cash prize and trophy.