Film

Harness the power of improvisation to create your next film project! In From Nothing to Outline: A Filmmaker's Improv Lab with David Christopher, filmmakers come in with a blank canvas and will use improvisation to create rich and authentic characters and perform unscripted scenes as a launch pad to develop an outline for their next film project, and all within the workshop! Filmmaker Improv Lab Directing actors to get the most out of their character, while still staying true to dialogue, and all while being believable is one of the greatest challenges for any filmmaker. In this Filmmaker Improv Lab, learn how to use improvisation to work with actors to develop three dimensional, authentic, and emotionally-driven characters, who can then take the written word and make it jump off the page! Regardless of whether your material is a comedy, drama, or any other genre, or even if you have a written project or not, take this workshop and add this essential tool to your filmmaker toolkit and take your skills to the next level! *Pre-written material is not necessary to take Filmmaker Improv Lab Coffee/tea + snacks will be available! WHEN: Saturday, November 1st, from 1:30 PM - 5 PM WHERE: Downtown Media Center/FilmGate Miami (168 SE 1st St 4TH FLOOR, Miami, FL 33131) FILMGATE PASSHOLDERS: EMAIL info@film-gate.org TO SIGN UP FOR THIS BOOTCAMP FILMGATE MEMBERS check the newsletter for your promo code to apply at check out! REFUND POLICY: Full refund up to 2 weeks. Credit after that.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Clueless with a screening featuring a live Q&A with Costume Designer of the film, Mona May. At a Beverly Hills high school, queen bee Cher excels at makeovers and matchmaking. But figuring out her own love life? Ugh, as if!

Arco is screening as part of Miami Film Festival GEMS. In 2075, a ten year old girl, Iris, witnesses a mysterious boy in a rainbow suit fall from the sky. It’s Arco. He comes from an idyllic far future where time travel is possible. Iris shelters him and will do whatever it takes to help him return to his time. Produced by Natalie Portman and released by Neon.

Five-time Olivier Award-winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress. The screening on Friday, December 19 features English subtitles as part of our commitment to make programs more accessible to d/Deaf and hard of hearing audiences.

Journey into the world of Claude Monet, the revolutionary founder of Impressionism, as scholars guide us through the museums and gardens that inspired his luminous water lilies and forever changed modern art.

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Marshall L. Davis Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (DAHCAC). The Center, located in Miami-Dade County, is an after-school arts program at a college-preparatory level. Most students attend five to six days a week for four to five hours per day year round. Many children participate for 10 or more years. The Center is a cornerstone of artistic excellence in the heart of the Liberty City community. The September 14 celebration will feature a private preview of scenes from an upcoming documentary feature film titled An Instrumental Start: A Model for the Nation, a stirring story that traces the Center’s extraordinary five-decade impact. The film is led by visionary educator Marshall L. Davis Sr. and highlights the Center’s groundbreaking after-school program, which has transformed the lives of so many. The film is told through the voices of alumni, educators and students, including former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artistic director Robert Battle, world-renowned tap dancers Savion Glover and Marshall Davis Jr., Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney, professional dancers Tyrell Rolle and Naderah Munajj, professor Iya lfanike Batts, journalist Bea Hines, artist extraordinaire Sandra Julien and actress-director Phylicia Rashad, among others. Miami’s famed Nu Deco Ensemble will open and close the evening with their exhilarating energy. The event also will feature a dance choreographed by legendary alumnus Robert Battle, a blazing number by Broadway hoofer Marshall Davis Jr. and the magical talents of jazz musician Willerm Delisfort and other renowned alums.

In celebration of Michelangelo’s 550th birthday, this visually stunning documentary takes viewers on a cinematic journey through Italy’s great chapels and museums to uncover the passion, genius, and legacy of the Renaissance master—sculptor, painter, architect, poet—whose towering creations continue to leave us breathless.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

Public screening with a special Q&A following. Filmed live last December at Sol Theatre in Boca Raton, Shakesoeare's classic tale of ambition, witchcraft and regicide is presented by the Shakespeare Troupe of South Florida. Director Seth Trucks creates a world where the Weird Sisters cast a spell over the Man who would be King to convince him to sell his soul for an earthly crown. Cinematographer Manny Zaldivar captured the entire 80 minutes of action in one camera take. Public screening will take place at the studio of the New York Film Academy, Miami Beach chapter. A Q&A with members of the filmmaking team from Reel Theatre Productions follows the screening.

____________________________________ Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Doors Open and Reception begins at the Roberto C. Goizueta Pavilion | Second Floor | 6:00 p.m. Program and Screening at the Kislak Center at the University of Miami | First Floor | 6:45 p.m. ____________________________________ During the Week of Cuban Culture, join the Cuban Heritage Collection and the Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos for a reception in the Roberto C. Goizueta Pavilion followed by a film screening and discussion of “Hijos de la Diáspora” in the Kislak Center at the University of Miami. “Hijos de la Diáspora” (view trailer) is a documentary that explores the persistence of Cuban culture among recent generations of the diaspora. The 21 participants interviewed for the film represent different moments and ways of emigrating from Cuba. Some have never visited the island or have only vague memories. The film investigates the experience of living between two cultures: the Cuban home and the country where they grew up. From Scotland to Ecuador, passing through Canada, Spain, and Angola, 21 young Cubans who grew up in nine countries outside the island share their experiences of adapting to life between two cultures. The interviewees have been raised in the United States, Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, and other countries. Despite stories of familial rupture and alienation, they each highlight the survival of Cuban identity. The film will be presented in Spanish with English subtitles. A question and answer session with the director and producer will follow the screening. This event is a collaborative partnership between the Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos and the Cuban Heritage Collection. ____________________________________