The Reporter's coverage of the Miami Film Festival. — One In A Million: The Miami Film Festival presented the world premiere of the documentary One in a Million on April 13 at the Colony Theater in Miami Beach. The movie tells the story of Jay Feinberg, who is the founder of Gift of Life, a non-profit organization whose mission is to cure blood cancer. Pictured from left to right are: executive producer Robyn Malek, director Jerrod M. Levine, at center is nine-year-old Natalie Hughes, who the documentary focuses on, and Feinberg, on the far right. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Wolfson CampusPhoto Briefing

Photo Briefing – April 16, 2026

By Lucas Duarte

April 16, 2026

The Reporter's coverage of the Miami Film Festival. — Magic Matt: Actor Matt Bomer, who stars in the movie Outcome, received the Miami Film Festival’s Vanguard Award on April 10 at the Chapman Center at Wolfson Campus. Bomer, who has appeared in films such as Magic Mike and In Time and TV shows like White Collar and Normal Heart, winning a Peabody Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Critics’ Choice Television Award. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

The Reporter's coverage of the Miami Film Festival. — Merengue Mania: Miami Film Festival screened the movie Milly: Queen of Merengue, an emotional biopic of the life and career of Dominican singer Milly Quezada, at Miami Beach Bandshell on April 15. Pictured from left to right is the movie’s main actress Sandy Hernandez, Milly Quezada and the project’s director and screenwriter Leticia Tonos Paniagua. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

The Reporter's coverage of the Miami Film Festival. — Center Stage: The Miami Beach Bandshell hosted the screening of the movie Milly: Queen of Merengue. After the screening, Quezada performed at the Bandshell. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

The Reporter's coverage of the Miami Film Festival. — Spotlight: Academy Award nominee Danielle Brooks received the Miami Film Festival Art of Light Award on April 14 at Silverspot Cinema. Brook stars in the film If I Go Will They Miss Me. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

The Reporter's coverage of the Miami Film Festival. — Big Boss: The Miami Film Festival’s executive director James Woolley speaks to the media during the red carpet for the festival’s opening night film, Turner, on April 9 at the Olympia Theater. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Tags
Miami Film Festival

Lucas Duarte is studying photography at Wolfson Campus. Duarte, who graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School in 2022, will serve as a photographer for The Reporter during the 2025-26 school year. The 22-year-old was born in Brazil and has been taking photos since 2019. He enjoys telling stories through images and aspires to build a career in documentary photography.

Subscribe

Most Recent

MDC Journalism Speaker Series

Linda Robertson S4

Linda Robertson S3

Linda Robertson s1

Linda Robertson S2

Linda Robertson

Linda Robertson: A Life in Journalism | From Sports Reporter to Investigative Journalist

Matias Ocner - A Photojournalist’s Story

Investigative Reporter Daniel Rivero | MDC Journalism Speaker Series

From High School Dreams to NBC 6 Anchor | MDC Journalism Speaker Series

Video Ad

Accessibility