MsFF Focus On: Best of Fest 2025

Event Description

The MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL (MIAMIsFF), in partnership with Deering Estate, presents Focus On: Best of Fest 2025 on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy the screening of some of the winning short films from the 2025 festival.

The event will take place indoors at the Deering Estate Visitor Center theater.

Welcome Cocktail Reception at 7PM
Screening – 7:30 PM

BEST OF FEST 2025 PROGRAM:

⦿ Jury Award – The Housekeeper
Directed by Surya Balakrishnan – Narrative – 23:00 Min – India

⦿ Best Local Short Filmmaker – Phantom Contact
Directed By Andres Eduardo Campilllo – Local– 19:59 Min – USA

⦿ Best Animation – Wild Animal
Directed By Tianyun Lyu – Student – 12:35 Min – USA

⦿ Best Comedy – Lumen
Directed By Stéphanie Bélanger – Narrative – 13:21 Min – Canada

⦿ Best Documentary – Edel Rodriguez: Freedom is a Verb
Directed By Mecky Creus and Adrienne Hall – Documentary – 17:05 Min – USA

⦿ Best North America Narrative – I want to go to Moscow
Directed By Sarah Baskin – Narrative – 12:35 Min – USA



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

TICKETS:
General admission: $20
Student/Senior/Military: $16