The Urban Film Festival positions itself as the “largest free film festival in America”

The Urban Film Festival (UFF) stands as a premier platform dedicated to nurturing, enlightening, and offering distribution avenues for the emerging cohort of filmmakers who focus on urban narratives. Kicking off this Labor Day Weekend, September 1st-3rd, in Historic Overtown, UFF takes pride in celebrating culturally-rooted content and serving as a launchpad for up-and-coming urban filmmakers to convey the unique stories of their communities.

UFF is a dynamic hub for aspiring urban filmmakers, offering cultural diversity, interactive workshops led by industry professionals and a global stage for emerging talent. The UFF experience also offers panel discussions that provide industry insights and engaging conversations, as well as networking opportunities for like-minded filmmakers to connect.

Starting September 2nd, attendees can participate in FREE Master Classes and short film screenings at these four Miami location:

1. Dorsey Library
   • Address: 100 NW 7th Street, Miami, FL
2. The Black Archives Lyric Theater
   • Address: 819 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL
3. Overtown Performing Arts Center
   • Address: 1074 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL
4. Red Rooster
   • Address: 920 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL

All Master Classes will take place at Red Rooster. The schedule is as follows:

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Writing with Shaun Mathis
• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Cinematography with Philly Flyboy
• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Directing with Jamal Hill
• 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Acting with Ulysses Terrero
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Producing with Peter Ebanks

To secure tickets to this free festival, visit eventbrite.com

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