For the fifth consecutive year, Knight Heroes returns, created with the support of John S. & James L. Knight Foundation. In addition to screenings, the festival will award cash prizes to shorts, documentaries and features.
The festival includes eight additional competitions, including the Knight Made in MIA Award, supported by Knight Foundation, that will be decided by juries. A prize of $45,000 will be given to the best feature-length film and $10,000 to the best short film. An additional 16 films are in competition for the $10,000 Jordan Ressler first feature award and 17 films are competing for the $5,000 Miami international short film award.
The 40th festival will introduce a new award, the Goya Quick Bites short film award — the filmmaker who best showcased the intersection of food and community will be awarded $2,500.“15 Ways to Kill Your Neighbour” , directed by Santiago Mitre, East Coast premiere “AfroCuba ’78 , directed by Emilio Oscar Alcalde, North American premiere“Bebo” , directed by Ricardo Bacallao, World premiere
“Four’s a Crowd” directed by Alex De La Iglesia), U.S. premiere “Joyland” , directed by Saim Sadiq, Florida premiere“Plan 75″ , directed by Chie Hayakawa, Florida premiere
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