NewsSouth Florida Caribbean NewsAugust 15, 2026Miami-Dade
Urban Film Festival screens youth-produced film 'Verified' from the Virgin Islands
The 11th annual Urban Film Festival will feature a screening of the film 'Verified' on September 5. The film was created by youth participants in the Virgin Islands' Film Over Gun Violence program.
Read the full story at South Florida Caribbean NewsWhy It Matters
This event provides a platform for youth filmmakers from the Virgin Islands to showcase their work at a Miami-based film festival.
Key Facts
- The 11th annual Urban Film Festival is scheduled to take place in Miami.
- The film 'Verified' will be screened on September 5.
- The film was created by youth in the Virgin Islands' Film Over Gun Violence program.
- The film was directed by St. Croix filmmaker George W. Cannon III.
Who's Mentioned
personMarco Mall“Founder of Florida Film House International and the Urban Film Festival.”organizationFlorida Film House International“The presenter of the Urban Film Festival.”organizationUrban Film Festival“An annual free film festival held in Miami.”locationSilverspot Cinema“Venue for the film festival screenings.”personGeorge W. Cannon III“Director of the Film Over Gun Violence program and filmmaker.”otherVerified“The title of the youth-made film being screened.”locationMiami“The location of the Urban Film Festival.”location300 SE 3rd St., Ste. 100, Miami, FL 33131“Address of the Silverspot Cinema.”organizationFilm Over Gun Violence“A youth filmmaking program based in the Virgin Islands.”