From April 13 to 15, Christian Tureaud and Birgit C. Muller’s new Florida festival will bring together creators, producers and investors.

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Palm Beach, Florida. Palm Beach County will host the inaugural International Media Festival of The Palm Beaches (IMFPB) from April 13 to 15, 2027. Spanning film, television, art, music, fashion, luxury, sports, finance and technology, the event aims to connect creative talent with people who can fund and produce their work.

The November 12, 2026 announcement followed an invitation-only launch dinner the previous evening at Tutto Mare in Palm Beach. Co-founders Christian Tureaud and Birgit C. Muller introduced the initiative to community leaders and guests.

Aerial view of Palm Beach and West Palm Beach, with the Atlantic shore and lagoon
Palm Beach and West Palm Beach from the air. formulanone · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0.

What the festival is planning for April

Organizers are planning a red-carpet film premiere with filmmaker conversations, a fashion evening inspired by Old Hollywood and a public music and sports event on the West Palm Beach waterfront. The program is also expected to explore artificial intelligence, authenticity and filmmaking. Venues, participants and details on access remain subject to confirmation.

Buildings and palms on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach
Worth Avenue, Palm Beach. Andyxox · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain.

The co-founders, from film to couture

Filmmaker and producer Christian Tureaud grew up in Palm Beach and describes the festival as a way to give back to his community. His film credits include The Perfect Game and The Hornet’s Nest. Designer and producer Birgit C. Muller won three Emmy Awards for her costume work and built a career spanning Hollywood and couture.

“We envision a festival that feels both personal and international.”

Birgit C. Muller, co-founder, in the festival announcement
Birgit C. Muller holds an Emmy in a group photo
Birgit C. Muller with an Emmy statuette. Archive photograph supplied for this feature.
Birgit C. Muller poses with an Emmy award
Portrait of Birgit C. Muller. Archive photograph supplied for this feature.

The archive photographs and atelier sketches accompanying this article show Muller’s work in costume design and couture.

Champagne gown
Champagne gown · Birgit C. Muller Couture.
Ivory gown
Ivory gown · Birgit C. Muller Couture.
Red gown
Red gown · Birgit C. Muller Couture.

A festival with a local commitment

IMFPB is a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity. Its mission includes supporting education, emerging talent and partnerships with community organizations throughout the year. Early partners and sponsors include Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan, the luxury publication SPEND IN and the Community-Police Relations Foundation.

Dates: April 13–15, 2027 · Location: Palm Beach County, Florida · Program and updates on the official festival site.

Cover photograph: West Palm Beach, Richard Sagredo on Unsplash.

Cover photograph by Richard Sagredo / Unsplash. Originally published in Atlas Lume. Also in La Voz TV (in Spanish).