cccv press | the roman numeral for 305 | miami new wave of artists

"There’s something about the Borscht Film Festival that spells trouble from the get-go...The BFF is for real—or as for real as Miami gets..."

"The thing that struck me most about this event was the raw, creative energy that seemed to flow through the room, as well as through all the work.... These artists are not messing around, and based on the talent that was displayed Saturday night, they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. I dare say they’ve given voice to a feeling/movement that’s been on the rise. "

"...Inclusive approach that sets Borscht apart from angst ridden 'artists' we have all come to know...the film festival reflects a laid-back inviting atmosphere."*

"Miami at its best! Once again proving that this place has soul and wit and most importantly a future."

"The Borscht Film Festival...brings a new cinematic flavor and styling to the City of Vice.... Keep your eyes peeled for these heavy hitters hailing from the Mi-Yayo with fresh kicks and a approach to Film Festivals."*

"The Miami New Wave that the Borscht Film Festival has positioned itself to be a reference point for defines itself as a contrast to what Miami has come to be known for... the movement is ushering a new vision of Miami- one that focuses its lenses on the inhabitants of Miami, not the out of towners."*

"A defining feature of the French New Wave is that it declared all other French film (except for Renoir and Franju) one long reel of shit, the kind of boast that has tragically disappeared from our otherwise hyperopinionated cinematic world. The guys at CCCV haven't called anyone out yet, but... they're definitely not stepping lightly. Even their name, CCCV, Roman numerals for 305 (get it?), seeks to encompass the whole county and begs someone to differ.... just walk into the street and start yelling, 'CCCV is a bunch of bitches!' and they'll find you."**

"I’ve been to the Miami Short Film Festival over the past couple of years, but have had very little motivation to go again...On the total other end, I felt so privileged to be sitting in the Tower Theater to see the short films of Borscht. To my understanding these are mainly young people creating films on their own. Every single film was entertaining and unique in its own way."

"I have great respect for the young founders of this free film festival, and their ambition to bring attention to our city’s often overlooked local filmmakers. The ambitious 'CCCV' project which they commissioned and is composed of 17 short films that each deal with a specific neighborhood in Miami is very exciting."

"A yearly gathering of young filmmakers, artists, and musicians who are wrestling with their schizoid hometown, working to hone their craft and get their arms around the manic, Mondo Cane-worthy madball metropolis that is Miami."

"...is generating enormous buzz on blogs and youtube so maybe soon Miami will be known not for its mixed culture and people, or its rich history in drug trafficking and decadent development, but for the formation of the best Bass Bumpin' Jams known to man!"

"Catch the world premiere of CCCV: sixteen short films, each taking place in a different Miami neighborhood. Wash them down with complimentary Jupina and Bacardi rum cocktails served during the screening. (Take note, AMC.) "