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Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival, in partnership with ArtesMiami, has announced the launch of the Miami Film Fund, a new initiative that will award a total of $15,000 in grants to filmmakers with ties to Miami and its Cuban-American community.
Sponsored by ArtesMiami, the fund will distribute grants through the Coral Gables Community Foundation during its inaugural year to celebrate and elevate cinematic storytelling connected to the Miami community.
“Miami Film Festival is thrilled to provide this new funding source for filmmakers, which further supports our mission of championing filmmakers at every stage of their careers,” said James Woolley, the festival’s executive director. “By supporting creators, we ensure that Miami remains a world-class hub for storytelling and filmmaking.”
Aida Levitan, PhD, president and founder of ArtesMiami, said, “Our board created the Miami Film Fund and partnered with the Miami Film Festival as our contribution to the development of Miami as an international film center. We want the entire community to own it and to help us grow the fund to at least $1 million in the next five years.”
Created to strengthen Miami’s growing film industry, the Miami Film Fund is designed to fuel projects in the stage of post-production, while spotlighting stories that reflect the city’s rich cultural fabric and global reach.
In its first year, three grants of $5,000 each will be awarded across the following categories:
Cuban-American Filmmaker ($5,000): Open to filmmakers from anywhere in the world creating films about Cuban-Americans (especially those in Miami), or Miami-based Cuban-American filmmakers working on any subject.
Miami Filmmaker ($5,000): Awarded to local creators working on any topic.
Miami-Filmed Production ($5,000): Awarded to non-Miami filmmakers who filmed more than 50 percent of their production in Miami.
Grant recipients will be selected by a panel of industry professionals and community leaders, with an emphasis on artistic merit, cultural impact and meaningful ties to Miami.
The deadline to apply is Apr. 19 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced in May and will have their films showcased as official selections at either the 2027 or 2028 Miami Film Festival.
Filmmakers whose films are in post-production can apply at www.miamifilmfestival.com/miami-film-fund.com.
Support the Miami Film Fund
The Fund is open to any donor who wants to give back to the filmmaking community. Funds donated go directly to Miami filmmakers, with a call for entries made annually. Make your donation at https://cgcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3508.
About Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival
Celebrating cinema in two annual events, Miami Film Festival (43rd annual edition Apr. 9-19) and Miami Film Festival GEMS (November), Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival is considered the preeminent film festival for showcasing Ibero-American cinema in the U.S., and a major launch pad for all international and documentary cinema.
The annual Festival welcomes more than 45,000 audience members and more than 400 filmmakers, producers, talent and industry professionals. It is the only major festival housed within a college or university. In the last five years, the festival has screened films from more than 60 countries, including 300 World, International, North American, U.S. and East Coast Premieres. The Festival also offers unparalleled educational opportunities to film students and the community at large.
For more information, visit miamifilmfestival.com or call 305-237-FILM (3456).
About ArtesMiami
Founded in 2015, ArtesMiami is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Hispanic arts and culture through strategic partnerships, grants, and community engagement. The organization supports artists, filmmakers, cultural institutions, and creative initiatives that reflect the diverse voices and heritage of the Hispanic community.
Through collaborations with leading arts organizations, philanthropic partners, and civic leaders, ArtesMiami works to elevate Miami as a vibrant, international center for culture and creativity. For more information, visit www.artesmiami.org/.
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