Synopsis
Comedy, crime thrillers, political drama… this year’s Florida Shorts has it all. The best storytellers all across the state are here, from Miami to Orlando to, of course, Key West.
Mile Zeros is a comedy film series created by Florida Keys locals and filmed on location in the Keys. When two honeymooning tourists go snorkeling during lobster mini season, they find themselves in the crosshairs of eccentric marine patrol officers whose sole focus is arresting as many tourists for undersized lobsters as humanly possible. Directed by Samantha Queen, Amber Nolan, and Landon Jones.
An aging couple break into rich people’s homes and throw themselves parties to spice up their retirement. But with potential problems looming with both family and the police, how much longer can the party last? Directed by Orlando filmmaker Tim Ritter.
A former stripper turned suburban housewife thinks her life is perfect until she discovers that her husband is cheating on her with a stripper half her age. Directed by Tricia Horvath of Inglis, FL.
In this World Premiere drama, a terminally ill single mom is recruited by a mysterious former government agent to assassinate the ruthless leader of a human trafficking ring for the promise of a better future for her son. Directed by Tony Armer of Clearwater, FL.
Cecilia, an 11-year-old girl, navigates life with her 75-year-old father while reckoning with his mortality, and the complexity of the world that surrounds her. Made in Miami by director Cinthya Franco.
Moments before a televised gun control debate between two prominent politicians, a tragic mass shooting occurs, forcing Rachel, a headstrong debate coach, to scope out a new plan last minute for her conservative boss. Directed by Florida filmmaker Liam Fineout.
A brother and sister have turned to selling drugs to pay the bills. When they stumble into another dealer’s territory, they are forced to reckon with a drug lord turned cult leader. Directed by Key West filmmaker DJ Laguna and Janssen Swent.
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