Call for Submissions

● For writers, directors, and producers.
● From Miami-Dade County and Beyond—working across film, television, animation, digital media, and emerging screen formats.
● If you are a content creator who wants to establish professional collaborations with international partners, expand your pathways for development, financing, and production, MMFM 2016 is for you.

Submission | Registration Fees:

● $40 per project (for Miami-Dade based submissions. Also includes registration to MMFM event July 20-21, 20226)
● $100 for non-local submissions.
● $50 If you chose not to submit a script but want to attend the MMFM event

Multi-stage review process | Evaluation by an International Panel of Industry Experts

Cash awards for top-ranked projects

Schedule

● April 16, - June 1, 2026 | Submission window
● June 10, 2026 | On-line meet and greet with program participants
● June 11 – July 14, 2026 | On-line coaching sessions
● July 16, 2026 | On-line briefing session on pitch schedule and format
● July 20, 2026 |One-on-one Pitches to Industry Experts at MMFM Conference
● July 21, 2026 | Announcement of Winners at MMFM Reception

Evaluation Framework | Criteria:

● Project location is not restricted to Miami-Dade | Details below.
● Priority will be given to projects which have some financing or 50% financing in place.
● Projects will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system that reflects current market realities. Particular emphasis will be placed on Global Market Strength, recognizing the increasing mobility of production across global territories.
● The program maintains a meaningful focus on Miami-Dade creative participation to ensure continued local ecosystem relevance over the long term.

Awards Structure

Based on projected submission volume, MMFM will establish an initial cash award structured as:

● Best Overall Project
● Special Jury Recognition Award
● International Market Award

This level is intentionally calibrated to signal a notable commitment to the industry while maintaining financial sustainability.

Industry Evaluation

Projects will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of industry professionals, with anticipated participation from:

● Film London
● Madrid Audiovisual Cluster
● Andersen, Spain
● Established U.S. Producers and Filmmakers

This international jury structure is designed to reinforce MMFM’s positioning as a hemispheric and global connector.

Conclusion

The Global Creator Pipeline represents a disciplined, forward-looking response to current industry conditions to ensure that Miami-Dade’s creative professionals remain competitive, visible, and connected to global opportunities.

We will continue to support independent production activity in Miami-Dade whenever and wherever feasible. In the interim, MMFM will strengthen strategic ties with international partners to ensure our local talent remains fully engaged in the global content economy