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Article: Miami Short Film Festival Announces 2009 Theme, Program.
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- Ecology, Environment & Conservation
- Article date:
- November 13, 2009
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The Miami Short Film Festival (MsFF) has unveiled the official program for its 8th annual edition, scheduled for November 13th - 22nd, announcing a special focus on environment. "Back To The Roots" is MsFF's slogan for 2009, as the Festival adds a new prize category for Best Environmental Short Film and replaces its traditional Opening Night Gala red carpet with a "green" carpet.
"The first films ever made were short films," MsFF Founder and Director William Vela said. "At the 2009 Festival, we are paying special attention to the short film as part of cinema's roots, at the same time we look at what is happening in the world around us by showcasing several films ...