Who doesn’t love a good – or, better yet, great – movie? Greater Miami & Miami Beach is a fabulous place to watch a movie in a megaplex or indie film house, attend a world-class film festival or discover the perfect location to shoot a movie.
Movie aficionados will be curious to know which movies and TV shows have been shot in Miami over the years. Check out the interactive Miami Movie & TV Map Tour to take a journey through Miami’s epic film and TV history, dating back to 1919. Or read about famous films with Miami locations.
Movie buffs have their choice of venues for watching short films, foreign flicks and classic movies. Miami’s movie theaters range from megaplexes (some with premium theater-going experiences) to independent cinemas (including Art Deco gems) and the outdoor New World Symphony Soundscape Park.
Numerous film festivals take place in Miami each year, including these five major events.
- American Black Film Festival – Launched in 1997, the American Black Film Festival showcases film and TV content by and about people of African descent, with five days of film and TV screenings, filmmaker talks and exclusive parties.
- Miami Film Festival – For 40 years, the Miami Film Festival has shone a spotlight on the world’s best emerging and established filmmakers.
- OUTshine Film Festival – Discover nearly 50 films from LGBTQ filmmakers as well as panel discussions and cocktail hours at the OUTshine Film Festival.
- Urban Film Festival – The newest kid on the block, the Urban Film Festival is a free event featuring multicultural features, shorts and documentaries by promising urban cinematic talent.
- Miami Jewish Film Festival – The two-week-long Miami Jewish Film Festival explores groundbreaking feature films and new releases that explore the Jewish experience.
