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Aug 20
Love5

2026 Summer Film Camp Premiere Screening

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FFI Summer Film Camp Premiere 2026

From Summer Camp to the Silver Screen!

You’re invited to the premiere screening of the film projects produced by the talented students of the 2026 FFI Summer Film Camp! From script to screen, these young storytellers poured their hearts into their work, and now it’s time for their big-screen debut.

September 26th, 2026 @ Coral Gables Art Cinema
10AM – 11AM
FREE and open to the community!

Support the arts and discover the future of film, right here in our city. Bring your family, bring your friends, and let’s pack the house for these incredible young artists!

Learn About Our Summer Film Camp

A big thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners and Coral Gables Art Cinema.

Congratulations to all FFI students, cast and crew! See you next year!
Feb 25
Love6

2026 Summer Film Camp Registration is Now Open!

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Register Now for the FFI 2026 Summer Film Camp

Ready to go from the theater seat to the director’s chair?

Register For Summer Camp Now

This summer, FFI 2026 is taking over the Coral Gables Art Cinema for 6 weeks of pure filmmaking, June 15 – July 24, 2026. If you’re between 13–18 and ready to master everything from cinematography and acting to professional editing, this is your shot.

Work side-by-side with South Florida industry pros and bring your own stories to life on the big screen.

We only have room for 25 creative minds. Don’t miss the cut!

Application Deadline – June 8th

SPONSORED BY: Coral Gables Art Cinema, State of Florida, Division of Arts & Culture, Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.

Dec 19
Love3

Film Fest Updates!

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Film Fest Updates!

FILM FEST UPDATES!

Congratulations to our 24-25′ after-school CINEMA Program students and FFI’s 2025 FFI Summer Film Camp students whose films are sweeping film festivals across the globe!

We are incredibly proud of the hard work and creativity that went into these projects.

Check out this season’s incredible lineup of honors:

RADIO ROBIN
Winner: Best Student Film – Chicago Indie Film Awards
Semi-Finalist: Cleveland Arthouse Film Awards, Denver Movie Awards, Detroit Independent Film Festival, Dublin International Film Awards, Florida Shorts, Monte Carlo Movie Awards, Niagara Falls International Short Festival, Rio de Janeiro World Film Festival, Seattle Filmmaker Awards.

I’M NOT A GAMBLING MAN
Nominee: New York Independent Cinema Awards
Semi-Finalist: Brooklyn International Short Awards, Hawaii International Film Awards, Seattle Filmmaker Awards.

DO YOU COPY?
Nominee: Cannes Arts Fest
Semi-Finalist: Brooklyn International Short Awards, Seattle Filmmaker Awards.

STING
Semi-Finalist: Arthouse Festival of Beverly Hills, Cleveland Arthouse Film Awards, Detroit Independent Film Festival, Monte Carlo Movie Awards, Rio de Janeiro World Film Festival, Seattle Filmmaker Awards.

A ROSE WITH ITS THORN & CURSED SYNERGY
Semi-Finalists: Seattle Filmmaker Awards.

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this possible:
The Children’s Trust, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Florida Division of Arts & Culture, Miami Dade College School of Entertainment & Design Technology & Coral Gables Art Cinema.

Aug 21
Love5

2025 Summer Film Camp Premiere Screening

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FFI Summer Film Camp Premiere

2025 Summer Film Camp Premiere Screening

You’re invited to the premiere screening of the film projects produced by the talented students of the 2025 FFI Summer Film Camp!

September 21st, 2025 @ Coral Gables Art Cinema
10:30AM – 11:30AM

Learn About Our Summer Film Camp

Thanks to everyone who helped make this years CINEMA Program a huge success!

⁠SPONSORED BY: Coral Gables Art Cinema, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Miami-Dade County Government, Knight Foundation & Florida Division of Arts & Culture.

Congratulations to all FFI students, cast and crew! See you next year!
Mar 04
Love5

2025 Summer Film Camp Registration is Now Open!

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Register Now for the FFI 2025 Summer Film Camp

Lights, Camera, Action, Future Filmmakers!


Register For Summer Camp Now

Hey teens (ages 13-18)! Ready to dive into the magic of movie-making? Join FFI’s 6-week intense filmmaking program (June 16 – July 25, 2025) at Coral Gables Art Cinema where YOU become the director, actor, cinematographer, and more! Learn the ins-and-outs of script prep, cinematography, lighting, sound recording, editing, acting, and even music—guided by top South Florida Film Industry pros.

Application Deadline – June 13th

Limited spots for 25 creative minds—so grab your chance to shine behind the camera and bring your blockbuster dreams to life!

Apply now and start your journey to the silver screen!

SPONSORED BY: Coral Gables Art Cinema, Miami-Dade County, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Videolab Solutions.

Jan 22
Love4

Registration Is Now Open For FFI’s 2024 Summer Film Camp!

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Latest News - FFI Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Registration is now open!

FFI’s 6-week intense filmmaking program gives up to 25 high school students ages 13 to 18 the opportunity to focus on essential + practical aspects of commercial motion picture production including; script preparation, cinematography, lighting, sound recording, directing, editing, acting + music with instruction by South Florida Film Industry professionals.
@ the Coral Gables Art Cinema, located at 260 Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables!

Sponsored by Coral Gables Art Cinema, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Florida Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and Videolab Solutions.

For more info and to register online please click the buttons below:

View Full Program Info Register Now

Feb 17
Love3

Register Now For FFI’s In-Person Summer Film Camp!

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MIAMI – February 15th, 2022 – FFI will be producing the 12th annual Summer Film Camp, in partnership with The Coral Gables Art Cinema and MDC-N campus/SEDT program. And… we have some exciting NEWS!

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STUDENTS who qualify will be able to earn college credits towards a degree with FFI’s Dual Enrollment component. These are transferable credits that can be applied to an AS and/or BAS degree in Film Production at the renowned School of Entertainment & Design Technology at Miami Dade College. Students who choose not to attend MDC-N/SEDT may transfer their credits to their school of choice.

For more info and to register online please click the buttons below:

View Full Program Info Register Now

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