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Bahamas International Film Festival
(VIDEO) Countdown to BIFF - Interview with Sophie Okonedo
By The Bahamas Weekly News Team
Oct 28, 2010 - 1:18:46 AM

Nassau, Bahamas - English actor Sophie Okonedo, recently awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2010 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to drama and was Bahamas International Film Festival's Rising Star of 2009.

The Bahamas Weekly takes you back to the red carpet in December of last year to hear a delightful interview with the talented actress.

The BIFF 2009 tribute was held at the Balmoral Club and Okonedo was presented with her Rising Star award by Charley Walters. The Festival's prestigious Rising Star Award is given to an actor whose noteworthy performances have put them on the path for elite and lasting stardom in the industry.

Okonedo, is best known for her Oscar nominee best supporting actress performance for her role as Tatiana, the hotel manager's wife in Hotel Rwanda.

Commented Vanderpool, "Having Sophie Okonedo as the 2009 BIFF Rising Star honoree could not be any more perfect. She is one of the most talented and gracious actresses on screen today. We know the Bahamian community will embrace her and help us celebrate her past, current and, most certainly, future success. As anyone who has seen Sophie's collection of feature film performances can attest, her star is most definitely one on a meteoric rise."

Stay tuned to The Bahamas Weekly for BIFF's upcoming announcement of their 2010 Rising Star!

BIFF 2010 begins Wednesday, December 1^st and runs through Sunday, December 5^th. For additional information please visit www.bintlfilmfest.com.

Read Okonedo's Filmography 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 and future of cinema. BIFF aims to raise the level of filmmaking, participation and education throughout the Bahamas and the world.

Key Sponsors of the 2010 BIFF are; Ministry of Tourism, Atlantis, Old Fort Bay Club, The Nature Conservancy, Galleria Cinema, Starbucks, Ministry of Culture, Nine to Five Import Export, Custom Computers, College of The Bahamas, Bahamas Local and many more .