Miami Film Lab

Have you applied yet for our writers retreat? The deadline is quickly approaching. Don't miss this opportunity to work on your script with other local filmmakers and make $500.

We are excited to announce that applications are open for our new Writers Retreat. Submit your feature screenplay for a chance to spend the day the discussing your script with local directors/producers.

Selected screenwriters will also receive a $500 honorarium!

Link to apply in bio

If you read the results of our feature film survey last year you know how useful it is to see real numbers and data points from filmmakers working with your similar circumstances

We are doing it again for short films. If you completed a short between 2020 and 2025 head to the survey link in our bio and let us know what your production looked like.

We will analyse and release the results to help all filmmakers better plan their next shoots and distribution strategies!

What is a documentary without a good subject. Tomorrow you can see Miami icon in Poetry City screening at the

Read more about his experience as the subject of a doc on our Substack

This Saturday as draws to a close don't miss film Tropical Park

Read more on his film on our Substack and come to the April 18th to see the film

Tonight come out for Doc shorts complete with block party organized by the filmmakers and our friends at

Check out more info on the party and insights from on her film The Floor Remembers

Yesterday was birthday and tomorrow his film The Old Man and the Parrot premieres at the Olympia Theater ( the Gusman if you're old)

Check out some insights from writer/director Gabe de Varona over on our Substack and we will see you at the film tomorrow