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FILMGATE INTERACTIVE BRINGS “RESONANCE” AHEAD OF MIAMI MUSIC WEEK
FilmGate Interactive 12 Returns — Igniting Miami With Resonance, Immersive Art, AI Performance, and Global Creative Collaboration.
February 22nd, 2026
FilmGate Miami announces the return of FilmGate Interactive 12, running March 18 through March 22, 2026, transforming Downtown Miami and Miami Beach into a living, breathing ecosystem of immersive art, creative AI, experimental performance, and next generation storytelling.
This year’s theme, RESONANCE, explores how stories, sound, technology, and human experience vibrate together emotionally, culturally, and spatially, creating lasting connection across disciplines and communities.

Timed to lead into Miami Music Week, FilmGate Interactive 12 turns the city into a playground of imagination, featuring immersive dome premieres, AI driven performances, interactive installations, AR experiences, hands on creative labs, global GenJams, panels, tech demos, a buzzing marketplace, and late night networking with creators from around the world.
Confirmed projects include a headline performance by AI performer Deathpixie, two collaborative GenJam creation labs producing original immersive films in real time, and international works from France, Germany, The Netherlands and the Dutch Caribbean, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the United States.
OPENING NIGHT: RESONANCE — MARCH 18
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Planetarium | Downtown Miami
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The festival launches with two Taiwan × Miami co produced immersive dome world premieres, alongside a locally produced experience from a Miami based studio featuring near 360° visuals and live spatial audio.
“Temporal Strata” utilizes algorithmic structures to transform the dome into a perceptual field, allowing audiences to experience the flow of time across varying scales.
Following this, “NEW MODERN TIMES” fuses Taiwan’s distinct cultural heritage with futuristic aesthetics to explore the theme of “Symbiotic Futures.”
Closing the night is “The Moment Before: A REPLICA Experience,” an immersive journey where scale, motion, and memory surround a consciousness on the edge of awakening.

Together, these collaborative works highlight the festival’s focus on international creative exchange and set the stage for five days of exploration centered on resonance and technology.
INTERACTIVE FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Thursday — Immersive Sound and Motion
Exhibitions, tech demos, marketplace activations, and GenJam creation labs at 420 Lincoln Road.
Friday — Oscillation
Talks, exhibitions, AI FilmFest, immersive showcases, and an evening cocktail reception with a surprise performance at The Bass Museum and 420 Lincoln Road.

Saturday — The Phase Shift
Tech Brunch, speed talks, Art, Culture, and Technology panels, market presentations, and startup pitches. The evening features GenJam film premieres and a reception at The Bass Museum, 420 Lincoln Road, and the Downtown Media Center.
Sunday — Integration
Wellbeing programming including yoga, music, wellness and technology talks, beach volleyball and tennis, public exhibitions, culminating in a South Beach sunset yacht awards ceremony.
ABOUT FILMGATE INTERACTIVE
Now in its 12th year, FilmGate Interactive has become Miami’s flagship platform for immersive media and creative technology. Artists, filmmakers, technologists, educators, and entrepreneurs come together to co create, exhibit, get inspired, build networks, and unlock real world business and career opportunities.

Beyond the experiences, FilmGate Interactive serves as a launchpad for creative careers and innovation. The festival actively connects artists and technologists with industry leaders, investors, cultural institutions, and global partners, strengthening Downtown Miami and Miami Beach as emerging hubs for immersive media, creative AI, and next generation storytelling.
“FilmGate Interactive is where imagination meets invention,” says Diliana Alexander, Executive Director and Festival Producer. “RESONANCE is about what happens when humans and technology truly listen to each other. We are building bridges between art and industry, creators and opportunity, and doing it Miami style: bold, luminous, collaborative, and unapologetically global.”
ABOUT FILMGATE MIAMI
FilmGate Miami empowers media artists across Florida through education, professional development, and year round programming in film, immersive storytelling, and creative AI. The organization champions innovation, diversity, and access, supporting underserved communities and emerging creators while expanding Florida’s creative economy through technology driven arts that educate, inspire, and connect.
PARTNERS
Produced by IFCM Corp dba FilmGate Miami, with support from:
Downtown Development Authority
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
City of Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
TAICCA
Villa Albertine USA
Consulate General of Canada in Miami
Dutch Culture Kingdom of the Netherlands
AMD
Additional partners to be announced
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Lila Nikole and Platinum FUBU Bring the Amazonia Experience to Miami Swim Week
Miami Swim Week is about to get even more immersive. On Sunday, May 31 at 2:00 PM, designer Lila Nikole will present The Golden Standard: Amazonia Experience at Tequila Town in Miami, debuting a new collaboration with Platinum FUBU during one of fashion’s biggest weekends in South Florida.
May 15, 2026
Inspired by the richness and mystique of the Brazilian rainforest, the presentation moves beyond the traditional runway format and into a cinematic, multi sensory experience where fashion, storytelling, music, and visual artistry come together in one space.
Known for her bold and culture driven design aesthetic, Lila Nikole transforms the venue into what organizers describe as a living narrative filled with character led moments and immersive visual storytelling. The event will also introduce a limited edition Lila Nikole x Platinum FUBU collection, marking a new chapter for both brands.
“This collaboration is incredibly personal for me,” says Lila Nikole. “Growing up in Queens, FUBU was more than a brand, it was a cultural force that shaped my earliest connection to fashion and identity. To now partner with a label that played such a pivotal role in my journey feels truly full circle.”

The collection reimagines Platinum FUBU’s iconic legacy through Lila Nikole’s creative lens, blending the brand’s signature identity with a modern, luxury focused perspective.
The event also coincides with the continued expansion of Platinum FUBU, the designer driven evolution of the iconic label known for its premium materials and fashion forward silhouettes.
Adding to the atmosphere, Miami based cultural partner Miamibloco will feature Bateria Saideira, described as the largest Rio style samba percussion orchestra in the United States. Music throughout the experience will also include sounds by DJ Dinero and DJ Trauma.
Rather than separating guests from the presentation, the experience is intentionally designed to feel intimate and barrier free. Attendees will move throughout the space while engaging directly with the craftsmanship, textures, and details that define both Lila Nikole’s aesthetic and Platinum FUBU’s luxury direction.

Event Details
What: The Golden Standard: Amazonia Experience by Lila Nikole in collaboration with Platinum FUBU
When: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Where: Tequila Town, 4710 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33142
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Palace Bar Is the Pulse of Miami Beach Pride 2026
Set across from the restored rainbow crosswalk, this Ocean Drive favorite is once again becoming the heart of Miami Beach Pride.
April 8, 2026
As Miami Beach Pride 2026 returns to Ocean Drive this April, Palace Bar Miami Beach is once again set to be one of the biggest centers of the celebration. Known for its drag shows, open-air dining, and longtime place in South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community, Palace will host a full schedule of Pride Week events while standing directly across from one of the most meaningful new symbols of the weekend: the restored rainbow crosswalk in Miami Beach.
On Friday, April 10, the City of Miami Beach will unveil the rebuilt LGBTQIA+ rainbow crosswalk in Lummus Park, just steps from the Palace on Ocean Drive. The installation was recreated using 3,606 salvaged pavers from the original 2009 crosswalk, giving the city a renewed and permanent symbol of LGBTQ+ visibility, unity, and pride. Its location across from the Palace makes the venue a natural backdrop for one of the most talked-about moments of Miami Beach Pride 2026.
That visibility is nothing new for Palace. Owned by Tom Donall, a co-founder of Miami Beach Pride, Palace has spent nearly four decades building its reputation as one of the most iconic LGBTQ+ venues in Miami Beach. For locals and visitors alike, it has become a go-to destination for drag entertainment, brunch, nightlife, and community on Ocean Drive.
This year’s Palace Bar Miami Beach Pride lineup runs from April 8 through April 12 and includes some of the week’s biggest events. The schedule features the Miami Beach Pride Pageant on April 8, the Haus of Gucci Ball on April 10, and a full weekend of brunches, rooftop events, performances, and DJ sets from Oscar Velasquez and Jrny. Pride weekend will close on Sunday, April 12, with a major final celebration featuring DJ Dani Brasil and appearances by RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Jimbo and Trinity the Tuck.
With the return of the rainbow crosswalk and a major lineup of performances and events, Palace is positioned to be one of the defining destinations of Miami Beach Pride 2026. The venue continues to bring together nightlife, performance, and LGBTQ+ culture in a way that feels both celebratory and deeply rooted in Miami Beach’s history.
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