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After the summer off, Film Florida Friday is back September 12 at 9:30am ET on Zoom featuring a discussion about Screenplay Development with award-winning screenwriter, novelist, and creative entrepreneur Jaimie Engle. She brings a unique blend of heart, humor, and high concept to every project—helping writers shape unforgettable stories and strategically protect their IP. Join us for an engaging discussion as Jaimie shares The Spark and the Spine, From Beats to Blueprint, Emotion, Expansion, and Getting to Draft, Drafting, Process, and Professional Mindset, and more. These free, interactive conversations take place monthly and cover current topics, initiatives, and relationship-building within Florida’s screen production industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, grab a cup of coffee and connect directly with industry leaders in an open and collaborative environment. Registration is free but required at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cDqU_tatS_iCloD-GVsmYg#/registration

 

Film Gate Events

🎬 FilmGate Festival: Free for All
Wednesday, August 27 | 6:30 PM 
Silverspot Cinema – Downtown Miami
Celebrate Florida’s emerging film talent in a night filled with imagination and storytelling.
Promo Code: INSIDER for 10% off
Event Info & Tickets


🎬 Filmmaker Bootcamp with Freddy Rodriguez
Saturdays, September 6–27 | FilmGate Miami
A four-week directing intensive with the Emmy-winning filmmaker behind Malabar and Open Dialogues.
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🎞️ Editing on Da Vinci Resolve Bootcamp with Andres Di Bono
Saturdays, September 6–27 | 2:00–5:00 PM | FilmGate Miami
Discover narrative editing techniques and master Da Vinci Resolve.
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🌌 Fusion: Lights, Sound & Memory — The Immersive Art of Well-Being
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Step into an evening where art meets technology inside the stunning Frost Science Planetarium.

✨ What to Expect:

  • Immersive Dome Programs — breathtaking 360° storytelling

  • Interactive Exhibits — groundbreaking, hands-on installations

  • Panel Discussion — insights from immersive art & well-being experts

🎟️ Seats are limited! Use promo code HEALTHY2025 for 20% off.
👉 Get Your Tickets Now
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🎶 FilmGate Festival: Music Videos
Thursday, September 25 | 6:30 PM | Miami Beach Bandshell
Celebrates Florida’s emerging film talent in a night filled with imagination and storytelling.
🎟️ Promo Code: FILMGATO20 for 20% off
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🤖 Machine Learning Monday
August 18 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Downtown Media Center
Miami’s monthly meetup exploring the intersection of AI and storytelling.
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🎭 WHY the DRAMA
Wednesday, August 20 | 6:30 PM
Downtown Media Center
Florida’s longest-running cold read event, open to actors, writers, and creatives.
Promo Code: INSIDER for 10% off
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🎬 From Nothing to Outline: A Filmmaker’s Improv Lab with David Christopher
Saturday, August 23
Downtown Media Center
Harness improvisation to create authentic characters and outline your next film project.
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Arts Accelerator

Sept. 12-14th - 48 Hour Film Project 
Join a Team or Create Your Own
Grab your film and creative colleagues, friends and family - Let's make a movie! 

Sept. 27th - Arts Accelerator Film Festival 
Support local talent and Watch the films created during the 48 Hour Film Project on the BIG Screen at Savor Cinema as well as the winning films from the South Florida Filmmaker Showcase and stay for the Awards Ceremony and networking. 


Do you have a vision no one’s backing? 

If you’re pitching six- or seven-figure budgets without name talent attached, you’re not just dreaming—you’re stalling.

Whether you're developing a film, series, or high-concept indie project, this workshop will save you time, money, and frustration. Join us for the 2-day Don't Say A Million If You Don't Have An A-lister Masterclass with film business and fundraising coach Joane Butcher on Thursday, September 18 and Friday September 19. Stop chasing fantasy budgets and get your film funded, produced and distributed globally. 

Register now https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/noalisternomillionsept-2025  All registrants get a playback recording of the session.

You can purchase the regular ticket for $27, which is just the masterclass or you can purchase the VIP ticket for $77, which includes the masterclass as well as an opportunity to have an exclusive VIP session, alongside other VIPs, to work directly with Joanne to perfect your logline. Crafting a logline that really sells your film is vital, as it's what you use to entice investors, actors and other people to be part of your film.

A bit about Joanne: For 25+ years, Joanne Butcher has worked with filmmakers from all over the world -- US, UK, Brazil, Cuba and the Caribbean -- helping them uplevel their business and marketing practices. Now, as a film business and fundraising coach, she helps independent filmmakers raise funds to get their projects made and distributed globally. Her clients have over 180 feature films from script to distribution, in both documentary and narrative. She's also facilitated the distribution of over 23 features and many more in film festivals winning awards and achieving visibility the filmmakers never dreamed of.



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