These local filmmakers take on al Qaeda, black holes, human trafficking, unruly dinner guests, and the quirks of assimilation in this program featuring some of Miami’s most talented cinephiles. Keep an eye out Miamian’s – you may just recognize some familiar places and faces!

Aurora – Dir: Sara Werner – NARRATIVE - 0:15:34 – USA

Mya is a young woman on her own personal journey, which quickly becomes a complex story as we learn that earlier in her life she was kidnapped, and sexually abused. We meet Mya six years later trying to start a family with the Doctor (Tobi) who saved her life. Mya is given an address by her partner Tobi who encourages her to visit this place. Mya finally acquiesces and begins the journey when she accepts that the past is drowning her present light.

Geometric God – Dir: Andrew García – MUSIC VIDEO - 0:08:18 – USA

First Music Video by Tyord. Frustration is taken out by a young man after a friend bails on him.

La Mesa está Servida – Dir: Agatino Zurria – NARRATIVE - 0:15:00 – USA

Three couples get together for a special dinner and as they are ready to eat, Helena, the Hostess tells them about her findings during her afternoon investigations. After all, she has captured an audience.

Semester of Madness – Dir: Gabriel Rhenals – NARRATIVE - 0:10:55 – USA

A college student's perception becomes twisted and deformed by unforeseen forces. Based on true events.

Distance – Dir: Xiau Hu – NARRATIVE - 0:12:24 – USA

Distance of Location; Distance of Time; Distance of Heart; Distance of Love

End of Days – Dir: Ryan Davenport – NARRATIVE - 0:08:33 – USA

With a black hole heading in the direction of Earth, the planet is doomed. Jacob has one last call to make before it is all said and done. In the final moments before impact he battles against the ticking clan and his past mistakes.

A Glorious Day – Dir: Federigo Arango – NARRATIVE - 0:15:01 – USA

Self-styled al Qaeda jihadist and suicide-bomber Raul is afflicted with cerebral-palsy as he reads his mission instructions and puts the last touches on the explosive vest with which he will sacrifice himself and kill as many people as he can in Miami, without knowing that his only friend Angela is just a few feet from him. 'A Glorious Day' shows a part of a feature film entitled 'Lone Wolves', which would explore the tragic lives of a handful of young suicide bombers in New York, Miami, Madrid, Paris, London, Kabul, Islamabad, Nairobi and Manila.

Nochebuena – Dir: Bryan Lorenzo – NARRATIVE -  0:17:57 – USA

A Cuban family from Miami prepares to celebrate Christmas while dealing with the drama of their teenage daughter's newly introduced, awkward American boyfriend.