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Learn valuable skills and tools through our regular programs and classes led by some of the industry's best talent.

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Create and showcase your projects during monthly screenings, in the curated gallery, or in our annual interactive festival.

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FEATURED
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Laura San Juan

Laura San Juan is a Miami-based producer drawn to Florida-set films for their rich cultural diversity and bold storytelling. She is passionate about narratives that challenge societal norms and advocate for change—both on screen and through community partnerships. While at FEM Films, she led a diverse, female-driven collective that championed underrepresented student filmmakers, which led to her participation in The Gotham Film & Media Institute's Summer 2022 Education Program. Her produced work has screened at notable festivals, including Miami Film Festival (2023–2025), SXSW (2025), and Frameline (2024).

Laura currently works as a freelance Production Coordinator across commercial, branded, and independent productions. She previously served as Associate Producer and Operations Manager at Hogwash Studios, a Miami-based agency and production company.

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FEATURED
PROGRAM

FilmGate Music Videos Festival 2025

🗓️ Thursday, September 25

🕔 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Miami Beach Bandshell

7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

Let the rhythm take over at the FilmGate Music Videos Festival! Join us for a night of funky vibes, electrifying visuals, and the ultimate boogie experience.

FILM COMMUNITY NETWORKER B4 AND AFTER

Enjoy meeting other creatives and film geeks during our film community networker before the screening. Grab some drinks, some grub, and start mingling!.

LIVE PERFORMANCE

Featuring 1 live performance before the show + 2 live performances after the program.

FILMMAKER Q & A

After the screening, as our jury judges discuss the night's award-winning music video, we will invite our featured filmmakers for a Q&A session about their creative process and inspiritations in creating their works.

AWARDS CEREMONY

At the end of the screening, we will present the jury's choice in the best music video of the night!

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FEATURED
CLASS

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Machine Learning Masterclass - Directing VFX & A.I.: Put Your Imagination on Screen

📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 FilmGate Miami / Downtown Media Center
168 SE 1st St, 4th Floor, Miami, FL 33131

This interactive workshop is designed for directors, filmmakers, and creative storytellers looking to master the art of directing scenes enhanced or entirely driven by visual effects and artificial intelligence. Blending foundational VFX workflows with cutting-edge A.I. tools, participants will learn how to previsualize complex sequences, collaborate with VFX supervisors, direct actors in greenscreen or mocap environments, and make confident technical decisions — all while preserving emotional clarity and narrative purpose.

Whether you're crafting a fantasy world, building branded content, or experimenting with new tech, this session provides practical strategies for working smarter, staying visionary, and turning the impossible into cinematic reality.