Thrilling Cinematic Film Lineup
The...
The Official Poster of the 19th Bahamas International Film Festival was designed by June Collie (Nassau, Bahamas)
June Collie (b. 1986) is a Bahamian visual artist and gallery owner based in Nassau, Bahamas. Often working with the mediums of paint, film and photography, Collie’s work centers the joy of fami...
Baha Mar, the Caribbean’s premier luxury resort destination, is proud to announce its role as the official host of the 19th Annual Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF). This year’s event, held from November 13-17, will celebrate the artistry and vision of Caribbean filmmakers, showcasing their work in a breathtaking setting that merges world-class luxury with Bahamian culture.
“We are excited to celebrate the 19th annual Bahamas International Film Festival at Baha M...
CINEMA IN PARADISE RETURNS IN PERSON THIS MAY
The 18th Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) will take place in Nassau May 3 – 7, and Cat Island May 8, 2023, That announcement made today by BIFF's Founder & Executive Director, Leslie Vanderpool.
BIFF is one of the most respected and exciting film festivals in the Caribbean and named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World”. Vanderpool said BIFF is proud to...
SHORT FILM
Winner
ASHMINA / Nepal
directed by Dekel Berenson
Special Mention
3 BLADES, / Haiti
directed by
Matthieu Maunier - Rossi
NEW VISIONS
Winner
JUMBO / France
directed by Zoé Wittock
SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Documentary:
Winner
My Blood is Red / Brazil
directed by Marcelo Vogelaar, Thiago Dezan, Graciela G...
Special Guests:
DJ SIR ALEX CRANBERRIE
SIR ALEX CRANBERRIE is all about wonderful words & magical music: “The time we spend together on a dance floor matters and because of that I prefer to play music with a strong and catchy character.”
I am mostly involved in producing, remixing, scouting, and playing new vibes and fresh talent besides my passion for writing poetry and lyrics. Recently founded the Bahamas and Portugal-ba...
Set on the night of February 25, 1964, "One Night in Miami" follows a young, brash Cassius Clay as he emerges from the Miami Beach Convention Center the new Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World. Against all odds, he defeated Sonny Liston and shocked the sports world. While crowds of people swarm Miami Beach to celebrate the match, Clay - unable to stay on the island because of Jim Crow-era segregation laws - spends the evening at the Hampton House Motel in Miami's African Ame...
Writer Jomo Merritt / United States
Journal of A Dinka Boy, Chronicles the experiences of a young boy in Sudan. Triplets NOAH, SIMON and MATTHEW’S mother dies in childbirth. Superstitious beliefs attribute her death and their birth to the fact that their mother was the daughter of an adulteress.
Writer Arthur Tiersky / United States
I Don't Know, An initially conventional romantic comedy is disrupted by the presence of the screenwriter himself, who ...
Appreciating the Era of Cinema within The Bahamas
Monday, Jan 4 @ 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Steven Beer/ Leslie Vanderpool / Chris Mortimer / Andrew O'Brien / Audley Hanna Jr. / Lauren Glinton
Budgeting & Line Producing
Tuesday, Jan 5 @12:00pm
Jib Polhemus - Moderator, Michael Mandaville, Rene Besson
Sponsored by Westend Love Beach.
Producing Master Class
Tuesday, Jan 5 @ 3:30pm
Denise Robert, Danny Delillo - Mo...
Valeria Blanca
Actress | Short Film
Valeria Blanc is an argentinean actress who currently lives in Mexico City. In cinema she played the lead in the short films “The medal” winner of many international film festivals, including FICG 2020, “In the clouds” winner of more tan 35 international film festivals and other awards, among other shorts ...
HAPPY NEW YEAR Everyone,
Thank you all again for your support as we embark on the very first iteration of Virtual BIFF! It can be overwhelming to learn so many new things so here is a guide to help you get ready. The festival begins on January 4th and runs through the 10th.
The first thing you will do is go to https://filmocracy.com/register and create an account using the email you provided to Leslie as your contact email. Once you login, you will instantly have access to...
http://www.bintlfilmfest.com/the_festival
> DOWNLOAD 2020 FILM GUIDE AS A PDF
A Boy Has Disappeared (پسری که ناپدید شد)
Short Film - Drama
Cast: Bamdad Raki, Noushin Masoudian
World Premiere
When nothing goes right, a 7 years old boy decides to disappear himself as well as the objects around him. Trailer
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Aida Alimadadi
Iran / 2020, 15 mins
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BIFF VIRTUAL
BIFF will offer a vibrant online interactive space, powered by cutting edge internet platform Filmocracy. You will experience all the excitement and buzz of the festival while in the comfort of your home, January 4 - 10.
Check it out:
BIFF is excited to embrace the new technology and aims to provide the magical, island touch, creating an environment for viewing films, panel discussions, tributes, and industry networking. Film festivals around th...
As I took the time to be silent and still to honor Sir Sean I thought about the amazing moments with him which was over the course of years. If you are blessed to be mentored and share moments with someone you admire it stays with you for a life time. It is like a flame to a candle that lights up your spirit. We all will leave this earth, make they most of your time here ...
Leslie Vanderpoole
BIFF Founder and Executive Director
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The 17th Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), running January 4-10, 2021, is on its mark and set to go virtual, it was announced today by Leslie Vanderpool, Founder & Executive Director of BIFF.
BIFF is one of the most respected and exciting film festivals in the Caribbean and named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World”.
Since its inception 16 years ago, BIFF has introduced The Bahamas to more than one million film ent...
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is a community event that brings Hollywood to The Bahamas, surrounding audiences with a complete film experience, rubbing shoulders with film professionals and the opportunity to network with the who’s who of cinema. BIFF makes the film industry accessible and is open to everyone, while bringing the world to The Bahamas.
BIFF’s 16th anniversary dates are scheduled for December 9 to December 15 with all activities ...
NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 2
NASSAU
DECEMBER 2 - DECEMBER 6
HOPE TOWN, ABACO
26 Features
31 Shorts
21 Countries
Five World Premiere
35 Caribbean Premieres
All Films are Bahamian Premieres
SPIRIT OF FREEDOM (NARRATIVE)
CAPERNAUM (Lebanon) / Director: Nadine Labaki
DREAMER (South Korea) / Director: Sungbin Cho
MAN PROPOSES GOD DISPOSES (Canada, Brazil, Poland ) / Director: Da...
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF - 28 Nov - 6 Dec) announced today that acclaimed sports drama “Sprinter,” from Executive Producers Jada & Will Smith, will be the Opening Night film of this year’s festival, which takes place Wednesday, November 28 at the Palm Lawn at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar at 7:30pm. The announcement was made today by BIFF Founder and Executive Director Leslie Vanderpool.
Written and Directed by Storm Saulter (“Bette...
Congratulations for their win to
Interlude - New Vision Award
INTERLUDE (PARENTHESE) France / 2016 / 94 mins
Raphaël is 50-something and in a rut. Without telling his wife, he buys a sailboat and convinces his childhood friend Patrick, an eternal teenager, and Alain, a hypochondriac, to go on a tour of the Mediterranean Sea with him. Holidays just like in the old days! The three friends however soon notice that they are not as fit as they used to be and don&...
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PRESENTS
GRACE JONES:
Bloodlight & Bami
Trailer
Grace Jones
Supermodel, Actress, Songwriter, Singer, Record Producer
to be in attendance
Principal Cast:
Grace Jones, Jean-Paul Goude, Sly Dunbar,
Robbie Shakespeare, Ivor Guest
SHOWTIMES
Friday, D...
Master Class In Acting
Saturday, December 16, 2017
9:00am – 12pm
$60.00
Taught by Glenn Kalison
Glenn Kalison is a leading entertainment executive who founded of Relativity Education, an educational unit born inside the film studio, Relativity Media. He is also an accomplished actor, a leading performance coach, and recognized expert in the fields of performing and media arts education. He has offered his expertise as a frequent guest contributor for ...
BIFF JURORS
December 10 – 13 Harbour Island
December 14 -17 Nassau
New Visions Jury
Jill Bohling
A24 | New Visions Head Juror
Jill Bohling joined A24 in 2013 and has enjoyed helping the company grow from a small NY based distributor to the Academy Award-winning studio behind Moonlight, no...
The film tells the story of the swiss doctor who came to Hiroshima for Red Cross after the bombing saving thousands. It is seen through the eyes of two young girls who magically travel through time...
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