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Bahamas International Film Festival DailiesBahamas International Film Festival The Bahamas International Film Festival is dedicated to providing the local community and International visitors with a diverse presentation of films from around the world. educational programs, and forums for exploring the future of cinema. BIFF’s 16th anniversary dates are scheduled for December 9 to December 15 with all activities taking place at Baha Mar and venues around Nassau. BIFF will contribute all revenue after expenses towards Hurricane Dorian Relief for Hope Town, Abaco. VIEW PHOTO ALBUM....enjoy some of our best moments. "In The Valley of Elah" "I'm Through With White Girls" "Rose" and "Iron Ladies of Liberia" Take Home Top Prizes at BIFF- Bahamas
Competition winners were announced today at the awards ceremony, sponsored by Chopard, for the 4th Bahamas International Film Festival, held at the Atlantis Hotel & Resort on Paradise Island in Nassau. The announcements were made by Festival Founder and Executive Director Leslie Vanderpool with special presenter, actor Anthony Mackie. The Festival showcased 88 films from 26 different countries, including 54 features of which several are world or international premieres and nearly all Bahamian premieres. The four competition categories at BIFF are Spirit of Freedom: Dramatic; Spirit of Freedom: Documentary; New Vision; and Short Film. Below are the official competition winners at this year's Bahamas International Film Festival: New Vision The New Vision Award sponsored by Hard Rock Café was awarded to the romantic comedy "I'm through With White Girls" from Director Jennifer Sharp. Spirit of Freedom: Dramatic The Spirit of Freedom: Dramatic Award sponsored by Chopard was awarded to the drama "In The Valley of Elah" from Director Paul Haggis. Spirit of Freedom: Documentary The Spirit of Freedom: Documentary Award sponsored by Chopard was awarded to "The Iron Ladies of Liberia" from Directors Daniel Junge and Siatta Scott Johnson. Short Film The Award for Best Short Film, sponsored by Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch was awarded to "Rose" from Director Hoku Uchiyama. Capping off the ceremony was the announcement that BIFF's Filmmaker Residency Program, jointly sponsored by Ansbacher, will award $10,000 to local Bahamian filmmaker Gustavius Smith for his project BUILT FOR LOAD. An honorable mention was given to Jason Darcy for his project ADAM'S QUEST. BIFF's newly installed Filmmaker Residency Program was established to award a significant cash prize to a deserving independent Bahamian and Caribbean filmmaker vying for funding on his or her project. The prize money will go directly towards the development and production of the film. The esteemed group of Filmmaker Residency Advisors presiding over this year's program and evaluating the candidates included Shoreline Entertainment CEO Morris Ruskin, filmmaker Lawrence Konner ("Mighty Joe Young"), producer Norman Golightly ("Ghost Rider"), veteran film festival director Nicole Guillemet, and writer/director Susan Jacobsen. 10.12.2007 | Bahamas International Film Festival Dailies's blog Cat. : Anthony Mackie bahamas Bahamas International Film Festival Bahamas International Film Festival Chopard Culture Daniel Junge Entertainment Entertainment Ghost Rider Gustavius Smith Hoku Uchiyama I'm Through With White Girls In the Valley of Elah Jason Darcy Jennifer Sharp Lawrence Konner Leslie Vanderpool Morris Ruskin Nassau New Vision Nicole Guillemet Norman Golightly Paul Haggis Rose Shoreline Entertainment Siatta Scott Johnson Susan Jacobsen Technology Technology the 4th Bahamas International Film Festival The Iron Ladies of Liberia The New Vision Award The Spirit of Freedom: Documentary Award The Spirit of Freedom: Dramatic Award
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+ SUBSCRIBE to the weekly Newsletter DealsUser imagesAbout Bahamas International Film Festival DailiesCome to Nassau and Paradise Island from December 6- 13 and join filmmakers and celebrites from around the world at the 4th edition of The Bahamas International Film Festival. The festival will entertain visitors with a diverse presentation of international films, unusual cultural experiences and fantanstic social events. Come and be a part of the fun! View my profile Send me a message The EditorUser contributions |