2026 Miami Film Festival Line-Up Announced

Mar 11, 2026 7:00am PT ‘Tuner’ and ‘Power Ballad’ Lead 2026 Miami Film Festival; Adam Scott, Bob Odenkirk and More to Be Honored By Payton Turkeltaub Plus Icon Payton Turkeltaub Latest SXSW Documentary ‘#SkyKing,’ About Airline Worker Who Stole a Plane, Sets Hulu Premiere Date for April (EXCLUSIVE) 1 hour ago Miley Cyrus Performs as Hannah Montana for First Time in 15 Years in Trailer for 20th Anniversary Disney+ Special 21 hours ago ‘Hoppers’ Star Piper Curda on How TikTok Got Her the Role of Mabel: It’s the ‘Most Insane Opportunity of My Life’ 2 days ago See All TIFF “Tuner,” “Power Ballad” and “Poetic License” are among the films leading Miami Dade College’s 2026 Miami Film Festival line-up. The 43rd edition will take place April 9 through 19, and will include screenings of more than 160 narratives, documentaries and short films of all genres. The festival will also honor Adam Scott, Bob Odenkirk, Lili Reinhart and more. “Tuner,” Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher’s first narrative feature, will be screened on opening night, while writer-director John Carney’s “Power Ballad” will close the festival. The centerpiece selections are “The Christophers” and “Poetic License.” Other notable premieres include Jon Kean’s “The Hollywood Rabbi,” the Keanu Reeves-executive-produced “Madwoman’s Game” and “The King of the Internet.”  Related Stories Jesse Malin’s ‘Silver Manhattan’ Off-Broadway Show Tells the Story of His Comeback From a Devastating Stroke, Framed as a Love Letter to New York and Rock and Roll: Theater Review Dove Cameron Enchants in Prime Video’s Surprising Erotic Thriller '56 Days': TV Review “This year’s lineup showcases an extraordinary range of storytelling that reflects the richness of global cinema and the vibrant creative voices shaping the future of film,” said James Woolley, executive director, in a statement. “We are proud to welcome audiences back for a dynamic celebration of film that connects Miami to the world.” Popular on Variety Scott, who stars in Neon’s “Hokum,” will receive the Vanguard Award, as will Matt Bomer, who stars in Apple Original Film’s “Outcome.” Magnolia Pictures’ “Normal” star Odenkirk will receive the Precious Gem Award. Danielle Brooks, who stars in “If I Go Will They Miss Me,” will receive the Art of Light Award, as will “Hal & Harper” star Reinhart. Sonia Manzano will receive the Impact Award following a screening of “Street Smart: Lessons From a TV Icon.”   Considered the preeminent film festival for showcasing Ibero-American cinema in the U.S., the annual festival sees more than 45,000 audience members yearly, alongside over 400 filmmakers, producers, talent and industry professionals. The festival has screened films from more than 60 countries in the last five years and offers educational opportunities to film students and the community at large. The festival will host screenings at the Olympia Theater, Silverspot Cinema, Koubek Center, the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall, Colony Theatre, Cosford Cinema, Coral Gables Art Cinema, FIU, Little Haiti Cultural Center, the Miami Beach Bandshell, O Cinema South Beach, Sanctuary of the Arts and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Jump to Comments ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Part 2 Puts the Lusty Romance Between Benedict and Sophie Back Into Focus: TV Review  ‘Yo (Love is a Rebellious Bird)’ Review: A Moving Documentary Memorial Through a Decade of Puppets and Miniatures ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Marshals’ Turns Taylor Sheridan Franchise Into a Workmanlike CBS Procedural: TV Review Jesse Malin’s ‘Silver Manhattan’ Off-Broadway Show Tells the Story of His Comeback From a Devastating Stroke, Framed as a Love Letter to New York and Rock and Roll: Theater Review ‘Queen at Sea’ Review: Juliette Binoche and Tom Courtenay Lead a Gentle, Shattering Drama About Dementia and Autonomy ABC’s ‘RJ Decker’ Is an Off-Kilter Crime Drama With a Florida Vibe: TV Review JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...