“CinemaSlam,” the Miami International Film Festival’s student film competition, is conducting a public online vote from Dec. 12, 2011 through Jan. 27, 2012.

The votes will help select the top three films from each participating school, which will then go on to the main competition. The awards will be announced during the 29th annual MIFF, running from March 2–11.

The “CinemaSlam Champion” will win various prizes, including $50,000 in cash and a film-finance package.

To vote, or for more information, visit: www.miff.openfilm.com.