Join us for a culturally rich and entertaining event for the whole family presented by the Coral Gables Art Cinema, South Florida’s leading art house venue. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the Miami Children’s Film Festival will be bigger than ever. With an expanded schedule of critically acclaimed, family-friendly films, this festival will inspire the next generation of filmmakers. Tickets to the films are pay what you can!
Events include:
- Opening Night Film Thabo and the Rhino Case
- Family Fun Day on the Plaza March 22 & 23 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - FREE and open to the public!
- Weekend short film blocks! One of our most popular programs.
The MCFF 2024 - Festival Shorts Block B program is recommended for ages 4+
Downwind
Canada, 2023, 7 min, Dir. Nathan Rivers
A determined kid tries to successfully make a paper airplane fly, all while mending the challenging relationship with her mom.
DROP
Italy, 2023, 3 min, Dir. Claudio Quattrone
A rain droplet scared of having to fall from the sky, will be able to find the courage to face the void and get to know itself.
Express Delivery
U.S., 2023, 5 min, Dir. Amalia Hicks
Amalia Hicks, Juliette Sciora, Langston Foskett, and Gray Tracey are high school students in Charlottesville, Virginia. They created this short film as part of Light House Studio's Summer Film Academy.
Gruff
U.S., 2024, 9 min, Dir. Julian Curi
This handmade paper short film is a story about the people you know love you, but aren’t exactly verbal about it.
Indivisible
U.S., 2023, 7 min, Dir. Shirin Saghaie
An Iranian American teen struggles to host her newly immigrated cousin.
My Number One
U.S., 2023, 5 min, Dir. Ros Fiol
Two brothers fight over—and within—a kiddy racing video game.
Not So Happy Birthday
U.S., 2023, 7 min, Dir. Sloan B Gregory
This is the story of a little girl, Ruby, on her 7th birthday. The day starts out perfectly, but quickly begins to go downhill with a series of unfortunate events. Finally, Ruby has had enough! It takes kind words from Ruby’s sister and some quick-thinking parents to put Ruby and her party back on the right track.
Savta
U.S., 2023, 5 min, Dir. Hank Schoen
A young Jewish boy tells the story of his experiences spending time with his two older brothers and his grandmother.
Softer
U.S., 2023, 10 min, Dir. Jeremy Camp
The Adventures of Baxter & Clyde
U.S., 2022, 7 min, DIr. John Michaud
An adventurous boy and a magical duck join forces to avert a crisis of lunar proportions.
Under the Willow Tree
U.S., 2023, 3 min, Dir. Catherine Hassell
Two friends plan a very special surprise for their friend's birthday.