FESTIVALS

Don't just watch. Enter.

Two Festivals.
One Creative Ecosystem.

FilmGate festivals are not only screenings. They are public rooms where cinema, interactive media, AI, experimental tools, and local creative communities meet.

FilmGate
Interactive
Festival

5 DAYS. 10,000+ CREATORS. No SPECTATORS.

An immersive media and creative technology festival where art, AI, music, gaming, and storytelling collide through interactive experiences, live performances, creative discovery, and professional development.

Interactive cinema, immersive storytelling, XR, and installations.

Designed for audiences who want more than a passive screening.

Connects Miami creators with international new-media work.

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FilmGate
FESTIVAL

A monthly celebration of Florida filmmaking — showcasing bold new voices, building creative community, and helping filmmakers grow from shorts to features. Running for 14 years.

Last Wednesday of every month with a specific monthly theme.

Accepts short films, docs, music videos, and web series.

Open to Florida-made work or films by Florida citizens, 20 minutes or less.

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What Makes Us Different

FilmGate Miami lives where film, immersive media, AI, music, art, and technology collide — creating year-round experiences where creators launch bold ideas and audiences step inside new forms of entertainment and human connection. Through FilmGate Miami and FilmGate Interactive, we champion emerging talent, spark unexpected collaborations, and turn Miami into a playground for next-generation culture and entertainment.

Hyper Local x Global

From Hyper-Local to Global — rooted in Miami’s creative community, FilmGate connects local talent with international artists, institutions, festivals and distribution networks.

Creator Pipeline

From short and feature films and live table reads to immersive labs, mentorship, fellowships, and public showcases, FilmGate supports creators from first idea to distribution.

Culture Meets Technology

FilmGate bridges cinema, immersive media, AI, gaming, music, performance, and spatial storytelling — creating experiences that feel human, social, and culturally relevant.