Festival Focus: From Reel to Revenue | Miami News

The Urban Film Festival returns for its 11th year, flooding Overtown and downtown Miami with free indie cinema, workshops, and networking from September 4th. Featuring nearly 200 films and industry talks, this year’s event zeroes in on what comes after the camera stops—partnering with VURT to help filmmakers distribute and monetize their work. Kickoff Friday highlights student films from Florida Film House’s youth program, celebrating Overtown’s culture while spotlighting Miami’s rising film scene. Sunday’s “From Reel to Revenue” panel dives into distribution strategies, while screenings and masterclasses at Silverspot Cinema cover everything from directing to future storytelling trends—perfect for creatives looking to connect, learn, and get noticed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/467f22a839c96f00