The Miami Film Festival announced the lineup for its upcoming event, which will take place from April 3 to 13. This year’s list of films will be the biggest to date with nearly 200 feature narratives, documentaries, and short films set to captivate audiences across South Florida.
This year’s event will feature the largest number of films made in Miami, a number that continues to grow with each edition, supporting festival’s goal of providing a platform for local filmmakers.
“The Miami Film Festival is thrilled to invite audiences back for another year filled with unforgettable screenings and thought-provoking discussions,” said executive director James Woolley.
Opening the festival will be “Meet the Barbarians” by the French director Julie Delpy. This dramedy follows the story of Brittany, France residents who anticipate the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in exchange for government subsidies. However, they are surprised when refugees from Syria arrive instead, causing conflict within the community.
Prior to the screening, Delpy will be in attendance to receive the festival’s Impact Award, recognizing her work in many American and European productions.
The closing night will feature Daniel Minahan’s “On Swift Horses.” The narrative centers on protagonist Muriel and her husband Lee, whose new lives in California are challenged by Lee’s younger brother, Julius, a gambler with a secret past. The film also showcases a star-studded cast with Hollywood favorites like Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva and Sasha Calle.
“We’re absolutely delighted to bring this exceptional collection of diverse and captivating films to Miami,” said Lauren Cohen, MFF’s director of programming. “As one of our largest festivals to date featuring films from 45 countries and 35 world premieres, this festival is truly a testament to the incredible talent globally.”
Other highlights of the event include the list of celebrity honorees. Most notably, the festival will honor Paul Feig and Melanie Lynske with the Precious Gem Award.
As it did last year, the festival will give nearly $100,000 in awards for international and local filmmakers. Among them are the $15,000 Marimbas award, the $10,000 Jordan Ressler First Feature Award and the $60,000 Made in MIA award.
Screenings will be held at iconic theaters across Miami such as the Olympia Theather, Silverspot Cinema, the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall, Regal Cinema South Beach, Cosford Cinema, Coral Gables Art Cinema, the Miami Beach Bandshell, O Cinema South Beach and Pérez Art Museum Miami.
Tickets are now on sale with ticket prices ranging from $15-$30.
