MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL Focus On

Date & Time

Price $20

Venue Deering Estate
16701 SW 72nd Ave
Miami, FL 33157 GET DIRECTIONS

Phone Number 3052351668

MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL, Miami-Dade Parks & Deering Estate present Focus On: Films from Europe on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 7 pm. The event will take place indoors at the Deering Estate Visitor Center theater. Welcome cocktail reception (ages 21+) 7 p.m., screening begins at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 11, 2025
Cocktail reception: 7 p.m.
Screening: 7:30 p.m.

An Exam’s Journey – Directed by: Carl Bengtsson – Narrative – 15:43 Min – Sweden
Follow journey a tough exam takes you on.

Parabens – Directed by: Michael Bukovanský – Narrative– 19:30 Min – Czech Republic
Peaceful and ordinary afternoon turns into a horrifying experience for a wealthy family from the kitschy suburbs when a sleazy cosmetics peddlers Adam (Jiří Černý) and Sonia (Krystyna Pekala) knock on their door.

LES CHATS ERRANTS – Directed by: VÍCTOR SAGRISTÀ, MAËLLE GRAND BOSSI, ELISABETH SILVEIRO – Narrative – 21:30 Min – Belgium
Altitude Cent Square, in Brussels. William (55) lies, claiming he’s waiting for the tram; Béatrice (38) pretends that everything is fine; and Evdokya (75) tries to convince herself that she’ll make it. The three of them coexist in the solitude of the night, each facing in their own way the fear of revealing their vulnerabilities.

The last days of our species – Directed by: Alessandro Prato – 2:24 Min – Italy
A father tries to teach his son to survive in a world where technology has destroyed social relationships.

Allegro Confuso – Directed by: Clément de Dadelsen – Comedy – 28:10 Min – France
Sigmund, a classical pianist celebrated all over the world, finds himself unable to play his instrument at an important concert. The incident triggers a scandal in the small world of classical music.

Please note that this program features short films recommended for ages 18+.

COST: $20 General Admission Tickets (members and non-members). Student, Senior & Military Tickets: $16. Tickets are available online only through Miami short Film Festival.

*Tickets sold online only*

Parking & Directions: Free parking is available in the Visitor Center parking lot located on SW 168 Street just west of 72nd Avenue. The event will be held indoors in the Visitor Center Theater.

About the MIAMIsFF
The MIAMIsFF is dedicated to promoting the short film genre, showcasing films from 1-20 minutes long. The Festival is international in scope, bringing exposure to the world’s best independent up-and-coming filmmakers. MIAMIsFF’s goal year after year is focused on motivating directors, screenwriters, actors, and producers to make films and share them with fellow film makers and industry professionals. The ultimate goal is to bring exposure to independent up-and-coming filmmakers.

MIAMIsFF is an avid supporter of local and international film makers representing cinematic productions that embody the true spirit of the art. The Festival presents a unique opportunity for our local community, tourists, and the next generation of talented filmmakers from around the world to experience the true spirit of the creative film-making process.The MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL has become a powerful cultural voice to South Florida and has created a positive influence on the arts through film.

Cultural Arts Programming at the Deering Estate is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, and The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. Our theater programming is also possible thanks to The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation’s CreARTE grant.