Film

This selection of films represents a fresh perspective on the ever-evolving landscape of cinema. These films showcase the creative prowess of emerging young filmmakers who bring innovative techniques, bold narratives, and imaginative storytelling to the forefront.Through their lens, audiences are transported into worlds that challenge conventions, blend genres, and experiment with visual aesthetics.

Join us for an electrifying night as we celebrate the crème de la crème of Florida film talent at the Best of Fest 2023! Bringing together all the previous monthly winners, this event promises a showcase of the finest cinematic gems.

Titian was an extraordinary master of color and a brilliant entrepreneur, innovative both in a painting’s composition but also in how to sell it. In only a few years, Tiziano Vecellio became the official painter of Venice and the utmost artist sought after by the richest and most influential Courts in Europe. From Ferrara to Urbino, from Mantua to Rome, up to the Spain of Carlos V and his son Felipe II, Titian crossed his century illuminating it with his works of art, inspiring future generations of artists. Perfect interpreter of religion and mythology, portrayer of immediate expressive strength, he dominated his time outshining his contemporaries, always abiding by his motto: ‘Art is more powerful than Nature’. Winning over popes and emperors with his iconic, revolutionary works Titian succeeded in becoming one of the artists that symbolized the entire Renaissance.

Promoting and encouraging the next generation of filmmakers to inspire, lead, and entertain the world with their stories

COMPETITIVE SCREENINGS THE PASTOR AND THE REVOLUTIONARY Drama | 115 min | HD | 2022 Synopsis At the turn of the millennium, Juliana, the illegitimate daughter of a colonel who has just committed suicide, finds out that her father was a torturer during the military dictatorship in Brazil. Best film at the 55th Brasília Film Festival. Cast & Credits Producer: Nilson Rodrigues Director: José Eduardo Belmonte Screenplay: Josefina Trotta Cinematography: Bárbara Alvarez Cast: Johnny Massaro, César Mello, Júlia Dalávia, Cássia Kis Rated: PG-13

COMPETITIVE SCREENINGS THE PAYBACK Comedy | 88 min | HD | 2023 Synopsis The story of the housekeepers Tonha and Zildete, who have worked for Afonso and Sarita for years. Employers who do not show love for their children or workers until unusual and extreme situations make everyone rethink how they live. A critical comedy that shows that love and dignity are worth more than any other kind of power. Cast & Credits Producer: Diane Maia Director: Mauricio Eça Screenplay: Juliana Araripe, Otávio Martins, Marcio Castro Cinematography: Fabricio Tadeu Cast: Marcos Veras, Evelyn Castro, Miá Mello, Nany People, Edmilson Filho, Giovanna Grigio, Nicholas Torres Rated: PG-13

Spheres is an interactive VR documentary of sorts that explores cosmic phenomena. The piece is split into three chapters that each explore different elements of space, from the Big Bang to black holes. Each chapter is also narrated by different A-list talent, including Millie Bobby Brown, Jessica Chastain and Patti Smith.

A music-loving kinkajou embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend. Sony Pictures Animation’s first-ever musical adventure, Vivo features all-new original songs written and performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, with Gloria Estefan, Zoe Saldana, Juan de Marcos and more.

Learn basic camera usage, composing visuals, and lighting for camera Department: Audio/Visual Instructor: Claudio Marcotulli Hours: 2

Wet your beak and indulge in Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece of suspense The Birds in a special under the stars presentation celebrating its 60th anniversary on Thursday, August 17 at Lummus Park in Miami Beach! When beautiful, blonde Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) travels to Bodega Bay in pursuit of eligible bachelor Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor), she is inexplicably attacked by a seagull. Suddenly, thousands of birds begin to flock into town, preying on schoolchildren and residents in a terrifying series of attacks. Soon Mitch and Melanie are fighting for their lives against a deadly force that can’t be explained and can’t be stopped in one of Hollywood’s most horrific films of nature gone berserk. What Spielberg did for the Ocean, Hitchcock did for the skies! Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket, lawn chairs, drinks, snacks, and even pets to the movies to make themselves at home.