Film enthusiasts in South Florida have gathered once again for the Miami Film Festival, which runs from March 3–12. Founded in 1984, the Miami Film Festival is a charity that connects art with audiences, and fosters a value for cinema for future generations. Stars that have graced their red carpet through the years include Gregory Peck, Sofia Loren, Kris Kristofferson, Candice Bergen, Kevin Kline, Michael Caine, Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith, Willem Dafoe, Demi Moore, Amy Irving, and many more.
Among this year’s selections is a short film created by New York Film Academy South Beach faculty called “Scenes From Our Young Marriage.” Ronald Baez, who will soon be teaching producing at NYFA South Beach, directed the film; Kevin Ondarza, NYFA South Beach equipment room manager is a producer; Eddy Moon, NYFA South Beach editing room manager, is a co-writer and producer; and Kyle Fritsche, NYFA South Beach editing room supervisor and facilities coordinator, is the editor of the film.
In the film, “Scenes From Our Young Marriage,” a young couple shares seemingly innocuous conversation in bed as we explore the emotional vastness of their short tenure in marriage.
“My experience of making the film and seeing it fully realized was one that was full of perseverance and personal growth,” said producer Kevin Ondarza. “The set always had a positive vibe, and the work and passion that went into it from the cast and crew comes across on the screen. The process was long and strenuous, but probably one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life.”
The premiere screening of “Scenes From Our Young Marriage” will be March 11, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. at O Cinema Miami Beach.