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Our Mission

FilmGate Miami is a non-profit organization that empowers independent media and filmmakers to create in Florida. At FilmGate Miami, we strive to serve our creative community and bring our members and audience together through regular screenings, educational programs, workshops, destination creative labs, and networking events. We work to make all programs and events accessible to the members of our community as we believe that everyone should be empowered to find their creative voice and become an integral part of our art and culture at large.

Since 2017 we are also operating the Downtown Media Center, the only hub for indie content creators in Florida

At FilmGate Miami we work year round to create an atmosphere of learning and celebration of film. We love it so much when you show up to our weekly or monthly events. FilmGate Members have seen the benefits of our film organization. We ride alongside the many filmmakers that aim for success within the film scene and industry.  We're all about empowering Florida's independent media and filmmakers. Through screenings, workshops, labs, and networking events, we unite creatives, making every program accessible to foster diverse voices in our art and culture.

Here are some of our programs your support helps run:

Youth Filmmaker Summer Bootcamp - We hold a yearly summer teen camp for young teens seeking to learn about filmmaking, the film industry and how to create one or two films during summer recess in South Florida.

FilmGate Interactive Festival - Dec 4 - 8, 2024. For one week we celebrate visual storytellers and supporting industries through screenings, exhibits, creative labs, master classes, immersive art installations, music and live events. Since 2013, we have hosted 55 workshops and labs and showcased the works of 100+ creatives and over 35 interactive projects.

FilmGate Fusion - One night every mid-month, we have partnered up with Frost Science Museum to showcase dome experiences from around the world in their Planetarium. Curated with the intention to share with our audiences immersive films and be a networker for our communities in the interactive and technology space.

FilmGate Festival - Last Wednesday of each month (except Dec) at SilverSpot Downtown Miami Theater. Created to celebrate local culture, diversity and regional creativity. Highlights Florida's community of actors and filmmakers. We accept narrative, documentaries, music videos and web series from Florida or made by a Florida citizen, 20 minutes or less. The producer or Director needs to be present at the screening of their film and for the Q&A.

Filmmaker and Actor Membership benefits - year-round: We support 360 active filmmaker, actor and non-profit members. We provide them with production support and resources, networking and career growth opportunities, studio space, fiscal sponsorship and consultation. As of May 2021, we have assisted our members with over 170 film productions and auditions.

FilmGate Fellowships - year-round: We are currently developing three short films with Arri and a VR project. We accept applications from FL filmmakers, with a focus on diverse voices - LGBTQ, women, LatinX, African American and Indigenous filmmakers.

FilmGate Bootcamps, Master Classes and Labs - monthly: Provides the opportunity for local filmmakers to develop their skills under the guidance of experts.

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FILMGATE - CENTRE DES MÉDIAS DU CENTRE-VILLE  |  168 SE 1ER RUE, 3E ETAGE, MIAMI, FL 33131
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