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The Key Biscayne Film Festival was an idea that emerged during the planning of what would probably have been a hit with television audiences — a reality show about life on Key Biscayne. Isabel Custer and Maite Garrido wanted to make a documentary reality series starring the characters that live on the island.

A new documentary to premiere this month at the Miami Jewish Film Festival is shining a light on a forgotten legal battle that forced one of the world’s most powerful men to answer for his prejudice.

The Miami Jewish Film Festival has announced the special premiere of This Ordinary Thing, a powerful documentary-style feature that brings to life the testimonies of non-Jews who risked everything to protect Jews during the Holocaust.

WLRN Senior Director for Production Services Michael Anderson, an award-winning filmmaker and longtime documentary producer, passed away on Sunday at his home in Miami from a heart attack, South Florida Publica Media Group officials reported.

The 14th Key West Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday, featuring over 20 features and shorts, from student and independent films through to Florida-based documentaries and major international productions. Organizers say the festival's location makes it more than just a site for film screenings and awards, but a place for a community to be found.

The 3rd annual Subtropic Film Festival at the Norton Museum of Art is where indie filmmakers share moving stories about immigration, family, and climate change. This year’s lineup highlights the beauty of the Everglades, with local docs mixing art, culture, and sustainability.

With 93 global submissions, a record number for the festival that began in 2016, according to organizers, nine were chosen for Reel Minds and several have a Miami/South Florida connection.

The Ibero-American Film Festival Miami announced the launch of the Creative Production Workshop, a three-day program designed to empower emerging cinematic voices from across Latin America.

NVISION Latino Film and Music Festival will showcase and celebrate movies and creators from across the Latin world. With a program including nine feature films, 10 shorts, and seven panels on subjects such as music scoring and film production financing, the event is a one-stop shop for anyone looking for inspiration and insight.

Miami's Urban Film Festival marks its 10th anniversary with a showcase of over 150 films, ranging from shorts to full-length documentaries, all highlighting diverse storytelling.

No Sleep Till is the debut feature by French-American director Alexandra Simpson, set in Jacksonville during the eerie calm before a looming hurricane. It follows a comic duo, a grieving storm chaser and a lonely teen as they confront personal struggles ahead of the storm.

Haitian-American actor Béchir Sylvain plays Leclerc, a French-speaking co-pilot for a ship crew in Jurassic World Rebirth. But he added a personal touch — he made the character Haitian. Sylvain explains why that representation matters and how growing up in South Florida shaped his journey.