Cinemaslam

A showcase of student filmmaking highlights emerging voices from across Florida as part of the Miami Film Festival.

Cinemaslam takes place Saturday, April 11 at the Bill Cosford Cinema, presenting a curated selection of short films created by college students from around the state. The program offers a snapshot of new talent and storytelling perspectives shaping Florida’s next generation of filmmakers.

The lineup spans a range of genres and themes, from environmental and cultural documentaries to narrative and experimental works. Featured films include:

• The Golden Touch, which explores the role of beekeepers in sustaining pollinator populations
• Krome Ave., a late-night story of two friends stranded in an unexpected setting
• Ghost of the Marsh, focused on efforts to preserve Florida’s rare ghost orchid. 
• Florida, examining the state’s shifting landscape around reproductive rights
• JIT, a coming-of-age story set against social pressure
• Mighty Spoonbills, a supernatural tale blending dark humor and fantasy
• Lunch, a quiet portrait of childhood and emotional distance.

Short Film Programmer Chris Molina is expected to attend.