Key Biscayne Film Festival

Key Biscayne Film Festival Our mission is to celebrate the creation of cinematic art, showcasing talented filmmakers.

04/14/2026

The 2026 Key Biscayne Film Festival was a landmark year for local cinema, bringing together an incredible array of storytellers, community leaders, and film enthusiasts. As we look back on the highlights of our third year, the energy on the island remains a testament to the power of shared human stories.

This year’s recap captures the spirit of a festival that is quickly becoming a cornerstone of the South Florida arts scene. As noted in the highlights:

"It’s really about the community and it’s wonderful to see the community rallying around this festival," said Emmy-nominated producer Alexis Garcia ().

From heartwarming narratives to thought-provoking documentaries, 2026 stood out for its depth of programming and its ability to connect creators directly with their audience. Reflecting on the growth of the event, filmmaker and festival co-founder Isabel Custer () said: "It was the year that we had most directors, producers and filmmakers come and talk about their projects, their careers, their lives."

Thank you to everyone who supported this vision and helped make 2026 our most successful year yet. The screens may be dark for now, but the conversations continue.

🎥 Watch the full recap above and head to kbfilmfestival.org to subscribe for exclusive access to the official photo galleries.

Our final day kicked off with the YOUTH SHOWCASE, highlighting the talent and vision of our young filmmakers.We then enj...
04/13/2026

Our final day kicked off with the YOUTH SHOWCASE, highlighting the talent and vision of our young filmmakers.

We then enjoyed our EVERYDAY HEROES DOUBLE FEATURE and a screening of NAKED AMBITION, followed by a Q&A session with director DENNIS SCHOLL ().

To close out the festival, we gathered for SCHINDLER: SPACE ARCHITECT by Valentina Ganeva (.vision).

We loved sharing every moment of this festival with our audience. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2026 Key Biscayne Film Festival!

Big thanks to Theodora Long for her moderation, and a special thanks to Sasha Wortzel (), Alexandra Codina, and Donna Ka...
04/11/2026

Big thanks to Theodora Long for her moderation, and a special thanks to Sasha Wortzel (), Alexandra Codina, and Donna Kalil () for joining us at the 2026 KBFF for an inspiring Q&A.

Following the screening of RIVER OF GRASS (), our audience was treated to an incredible discussion about the Florida Everglades. Director and activist Sasha Wortzel and Emmy-nominated producer Alexandra Codina shared their journey of capturing this fragile ecosystem on film, while professional python huntress Donna Kalil provided a thrilling description of her work.

Thank you to these remarkable women for motivating us all to do our part to protect the Everglades!

Saturday evening reached a high point with our official AWARDS CEREMONY, where we honored the incredible talent that def...
04/09/2026

Saturday evening reached a high point with our official AWARDS CEREMONY, where we honored the incredible talent that defined this year’s festival.

Following the celebration of our winners, we transitioned to our closing night film, ETHAN BLOOM (). This Miami-based coming-of-age story delivers a charming portrait of adolescence as Ethan navigates family expectations and spiritual questions. After the film, we hosted a Q&A with director Herschel Faber () and writer/producer Maylen Dominguez ().

The night concluded with a cocktail reception, where filmmakers and fans gathered to toast to an incredible day filled with great films and non-stop excitement!

Thank you to Jamie Baldanza () and Claire Staples () for joining us at the 2026 Key Biscayne Film Festival!Their Q&A too...
04/08/2026

Thank you to Jamie Baldanza () and Claire Staples () for joining us at the 2026 Key Biscayne Film Festival!

Their Q&A took our audience behind the scenes of the wild horse conservation movement, exploring the intersection of art and advocacy. Jamie, a renowned wildlife photographer and producer of BLEU ZEUS, and Claire, a former entertainment producer and founder of Skydog Sanctuary, were both instrumental in bringing the film BLUE ZEUS () to life.

Thank you for joining us opening night! 🌿📽️

Saturday's festivities continued with an evening screening of ANXIETY CLUB (). This film takes an inside look at mental ...
04/06/2026

Saturday's festivities continued with an evening screening of ANXIETY CLUB (). This film takes an inside look at mental health through the eyes of comedians, including Marc Maron (), Aparna Nancherla (), Tiffany Jenkins (), Joe List (), Mark Normand (), Baron Vaughn (), and Eva Victor ().

After the screening, comedian Carlos Hernandez () joined Emmy-winning director Wendy Lobel () and Emmy-nominated producer Alexis Garcia () for a panel discussion on anxiety and the comedy industry.
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Big thanks to director Herschel Faber () and writer-producer Maylen Dominguez () for an amazing Q&A at the 2026 Key Bisc...
04/03/2026

Big thanks to director Herschel Faber () and writer-producer Maylen Dominguez () for an amazing Q&A at the 2026 Key Biscayne Film Festival!

As the creative force behind our closing night film, ETHAN BLOOM (), Herschel and Maylen offered an intimate look into the journey of bringing this funny coming-of-age story to life.

Thank you both for sharing your creative process and expertise with us!

Day 3 of the 2026 Key Biscayne Film Festival continued with a screening of NEWS WITHOUT A NEWSROOM (). Director Oana Lia...
04/02/2026

Day 3 of the 2026 Key Biscayne Film Festival continued with a screening of NEWS WITHOUT A NEWSROOM (). Director Oana Liana Martisca () tackles the disruption of modern journalism in this essential film, examining how the decline of traditional newsrooms fuels misinformation and what it takes to protect the truth today.

Following the screening, Oana was joined by a panel of esteemed journalists, including Lizette Alvarez (), Diana Gonzalez (), Ed O'Dell, and newspaper publisher Justo Rey ().

We want to express our gratitude to Dennis Scholl for joining us at the 2026 KBFF for a fascinating Q&A following the sc...
03/31/2026

We want to express our gratitude to Dennis Scholl for joining us at the 2026 KBFF for a fascinating Q&A following the screening of his film, NAKED AMBITION. An award-winning documentary filmmaker, Dennis has spent his career documenting influential creators and artists.

Thank you, Dennis, for your incredible contribution to our festival and for sharing your experiences and vision with our community! 🎬

Day 3 of the 2026 Key Biscayne Film Festival was very exciting and it kicked off with a screening of MARLEE MATLIN: NOT ...
03/30/2026

Day 3 of the 2026 Key Biscayne Film Festival was very exciting and it kicked off with a screening of MARLEE MATLIN: NOT ALONE ANYMORE.

The film was followed by an exclusive panel with guest Kip Kroeger ().
Kip is known for his work as a producer on Ted Lasso, Shrinking, Bad Monkey, and upcoming project LAS TRES SISTERS. We were honored to have him share his time and expertise with our community!

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