Bahamas International Film Festival
(VIDEO) Bahamas International Film Festival: "Fiesta Hispana"
By The Bahamas Weekly News Team
Sep 4, 2009 - 12:02:29 AM

Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas Weekly News Team attended Fiesta Hispana on August 22nd at the Balmoral Club.  This event was a fundraiser to kick off the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) 2009, which will be held in December from the 10th to the 17th in Nassau.

The Bahamas Weekly provides herewith a glimpse into this fabulous event that attracted over 600 supporters of BIFF for an evening of Hispanic entertainment and fun. 

In this video you will hear from Founder and Executive Director of BIFF, Leslie Vanderpool; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon Brent Symonette; Bahamian film makers Kareem Mortimer and Maria Govan;  Grand Bahama's Miss Bahamas World Joanna Brown; a principal of The Balmoral, Jason Kinsale where the event was hosted;  and words, dance and song of featured entertainers, Carita Filgueiras and Flamenco Puro, Latin guitarist Cristian Puig, and Latin Singer Yulee B.

The Bahamas Weekly wishes to thank our sponsors for this on-location trip: Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort, SkyBahamas, and Bandolera Fashions and Access Ocean Jewelry.  Special thanks to photographer Vaughn Scriven .
 

View PHOTOS of the event here

About the Bahamas International Film Festival

The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing the local community and International festival goers with a diverse presentation of films from The Bahamas and around the world. In addition to showcasing films that might not otherwise be released theatrically, BIFF provides unique cultural experiences, educational programs, and forums for exploring the past, present & future of cinema. BIFF aims to raise the level of filmmaking, participation and education throughout The Bahamas and the world. www.bintlfilmfest.com