Reanimated (6:59) Shae Demandt; USA Premiere
After the devastation of hurricane Andrew, the Miami Marine Stadium was declared an unsafe structure by officials. However, local graffiti artists infiltrated the abandoned building and claimed the cracked walls as their personal murals.
The Mysterious Life of Emmett Butler (8:34) Terry Beck; Florida Premiere
In an effort to prove herself as an investigative reporter and write the story of her career, an ambitious young journalist pursues an enigmatic recluse who has created an oasis of unusual artwork for himself in the forest.
Esta Nina Linda (17:03) Christian J. Fernandez; Florida Premiere
TrailerDesperate to escape their native Cuba in a time of turmoil, Marciel and his young sister, Perla, journey in the cover of nightfall to a makeshift raft.
Heartstrings (8:42) Sinje Köhler; Florida Premiere
A tree, a heart, and Herbert who finally wants to know why his teenage love Regina left him 55 years ago. He invites her to his garden under false pretenses.
Amor de Madre (5:48) Wasly Castillo; Florida Premiere
Feeling the pressures of his teenage years, Anthony confronts his mother about her overbearing and imposing parenting style.
Nothing Takes the Place of You (15:41) Bingcen Li; Florida Premiere
A contemporary family drama centers around a father-son relationship. Jay accidentally finds his father(Mark) in the late stage of cancer at the hospital he works.
Doll It Up (6:22) Yalan Hu; St. Petersburg Premiere (in attendance)
Feeling his marriage with a sex doll has grown stale, Gunther purchases a new doll to spice up his life.
Peacemaker (6:47) JJ Watson; USA Premiere
William, a storied and compassionate Union soldier caught in the violence of his time has been mortally wounded in the fight for his country, against his country. Having now accepted his fate, his sole purpose is to die in “peace” and on his own terms—with a drink and a pretty view.
