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Bahamian filmmaker to debut film about feet at BIFF -
Nov 23, 2018 - 10:38:43 PM
Part proceeds to support the Bahamas Diabetic Association
Harris
Entertainment presents “Perfect Feet” the Movie; One Man’s Journey to
find the perfect set of feet. This is the latest release from Calvin
Dwight Harris, award winning filmmaker; since his last film On The Wings
of Men (2012). The film will premiere at the Bahamas International Film
Festival on Thursday November 29th, 2018 at 11 am at Galleria Cinemas
(Screen B) and Friday November 30th, 2018 at the Baha Mar Convention
Center at 7 pm (Inagua Room).
Harris Entertainment, in
conjunction with the release of the film, has collaborated with several
medical professionals and the Bahamas Diabetic Association...
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Bahamas International Film Festival announces Opening Night film – "Sprinter" -
Oct 24, 2018 - 7:08:24 PM
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) 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 (“Better Mus Come”), the film’s all-star cast includes
newcomer Dale Elliott, Kadeem Wilson (“Ghett’ A Life”), Dennis Titus
(“The Mighty Quinn”), Shantol Jackson (“Yardie”), Bryshere Y. Gray
(“Empire,”...
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Inspiring Bahamians through Film -
Apr 3, 2018 - 10:14:49 AM
Students of all ages shared the art and love of filmmaking as they
gathered at Sandyport Beach Resort to participate in a Bahamas
International Film Festival (BIFF) Youth Film Workshop. BIFF’s three
weeks of film workshops take participants through the stages of
pre-production, production, and post-production as they learn the ins
and outs of film development and the industry. BIFF and the scenic
Sandyport Beach Resort, a Hospitality and Film Workshop Sponsor, hosted a
dozen novice film buffs eager to sharpen their movie career making
skills...
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Grace Jones honoured at Bahamas International Film Festival -
Dec 18, 2017 - 9:22:43 PM
Iconic actress, singer, songwriter, supermodel, and record
producer Grace Jones received a Career Achievement Award at this year’s
Bahamas International Film Festival on December 15 at The Ocean Club, in
New Providence.
Serving as the Festival’s most prestigious symbol of recognition,
awarded in appreciation of the lifetime achievements of an actor, BIFF’s
Career Achievement Award will be bestowed to Jones on the evening of
Friday, December 15th at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas
The announcement was made by BIFF Founder and Executive Director Leslie
Vanderpool...
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Grace Jones to receive Bahamas International Film Festival Career Achievement Award -
Dec 5, 2017 - 1:40:03 PM
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) announced today that
iconic actress, singer, songwriter, supermodel, and record producer
Grace Jones will be honored with the prestigious Career Achievement
Award at this year’s Film Festival, taking place December 10-17.
Serving
as the Festival’s most prestigious symbol of recognition, awarded in
appreciation of the lifetime achievements of an actor, BIFF’s Career
Achievement Award will be bestowed to Jones on the evening of Friday,
December 15th...
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Michael K Williams to Receive Bahamas International Film Festival Shining Star Tribute -
Nov 18, 2017 - 3:26:58 PM
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) announced today that
multiple Emmy® Award nominee Michael K Williams (12 Years a Slave, The
Wire, Gone Baby Gone, Robocop) will be honored with the prestigious
Shining Star Tribute at this year’s Film Festival, taking place December
10-17. Williams will be on hand for the special tribute and
presentation at the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau on the evening of Sunday,
December 17, The announcement was made by BIFF Founder and Executive
Director Leslie Vanderpool.
Said Vanderpool, “Michael is true ‘actor’s actor’ who possesses an
uncanny screen presence and charisma that have fueled so many memorable
performances. In watching his amazing body of work...
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Dylan McDermott to Be Honoured at BIFF -
Dec 2, 2016 - 2:26:51 PM
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) announced today that
Dylan McDermott will receive the Festival’s prestigious Celebrity
Tribute Award, moderated by Jib Polhemus.
BIFF is proud to have
Mr. McDermott on hand to receive the tribute presentation on Tuesday,
December 6 at the Romora Bay Marina and Resort on Harbour Island, at
8:30pm for the Annual Celebrity Tribute in honour of his outstanding
contributions to the film industry.
Dylan McDermott’s career
spans over a 30-year period with appearances in over 35 feature films.
From his early start as a teenager in Connecticut ...
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BIFF expands educational program with help from Sandyport Beach Resort -
Dec 1, 2016 - 12:01:00 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is
expanding its public film workshop this year with a little help from
award-winning Sandyport Beach Resort. The Resort is hosting
international film-maker and instructor Jillian Hall of the New Orleans
Video Access Center as she works with BIFF for three weeks of workshops
on film-making and editing for the Bahamian public.
“I am so glad
to be here, 3 weeks in the Bahamas is pretty dreamy,” said Ms. Hall.
“The Bahamas has such beautiful people and it’s a beautiful country. I
love staying at Sandyport Beach Resort. This is a wonderful location and
is perfect for my needs...
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BIFF 2016 to open in Nassau Dec 5-8; and Eleuthera Dec 8-11 -
Nov 18, 2016 - 1:24:53 PM
The 13th edition of the
Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is just around the corner and takes place December 5–8 in Harbour Island, Eleuthera and December 8–11 in Nassau.
Michael
Mailer of “Blind” starring Alec Baldwin, Demi Moore and Dylan McDermott
will open the festival with a red carpet screening at Rawson Square,
Downtown Nassau on Thursday, December 8th followed by the documentary
“Before the Trees was Strange” directed by Derek Burrows. The Closing
film “Bazodee” starring Machel Montano will close the festival with an
evening screening on Sunday, December 11th at Fort Stanley, Fort
Charlotte...
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RBC sponsors $10,000 to 2016 BIFF Youth Film Workshop -
Aug 10, 2016 - 9:39:31 AM
“RBC Royal Bank is pleased to co-sponsor the 2016 Youth Film
Workshop, (YFW) a program designed to introduce local students to the
world of filmmaking," said Deborah Zonicle, Market Manager, Products,
Marketing & Channels, RBC Royal Bank. “We are proud to support
BIFF’s mission in raising awareness of the film industry, which is very
important to our local economy. It also gives young Bahamians access to
expert knowledge on film making and cinematography from industry
professionals from around the world"
Leslie Vanderpool, Founder, YFW, and Executive Director, The Bahamas
International Film Festival, explained that this year’s workshop will
feature a three-week-long series of the pre, production and post film
making tutorials...
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BIFF Announces Co-Executive Director -
Jun 25, 2016 - 11:44:37 AM
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is proud to
announce today that Tatiana Donaldson has joined Founder Leslie
Vanderpool as the Co-Executive Director. Donaldson and Vanderpool will
share roles in Sponsorship, Programming, Marketing & Event Planning.
“There is no better person to join BIFF, together we will work
effectively to advance the Bahamas International Film Festival,”
Vanderpool said...
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American actress, Cicely Tyson, awarded in The Bahamas -
Mar 24, 2016 - 9:37:46 PM
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. Philip Davis and Mrs. Davis with Award-Winning Actress and Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award Honouree Cicely Tyson, centre, during the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) first ever Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award ceremony on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Graycliff/Humidor.
(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)
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Cicely Tyson to receive 1st Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award in The Bahamas -
Feb 12, 2016 - 5:00:03 PM
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) announced today that an award-winning film, television and stage actress
Cicely Tyson, (
The Help,
Fried Green Tomatoes,
Roots,
Sounder, Showing Roots) will be honoured with the 1
st
ever-prestigious Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award at this year’s
Bahamas International Film Festival Oscar Party taking place on Saturday, March 19th.
Academy Award® winner and renowned global icon Sir Sidney Poitier has
agreed to the naming of the prestigious Career Achievement Award at the
Bahamas International Film Festival the “Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award.”
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BIFF to screen documentary, "India's Daughter" -
Feb 10, 2016 - 5:38:38 PM
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) will
be showcasing a film spotlight of INDIA’S DAUGHTER, directed by Leslee
Udwin.
An amazing documentary supported by
Meryl Streep and Sean Penn, won the Spirit Of Freedom Award at the 2015
Bahamas International Film Festival.
This
documentary film pays tribute to the remarkable and inspiring short
life of Jyoti Singh and documents the brutality of her gang-rape and
murder in Delhi in December 2012...
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BIFF 2015 winners announcement -
Dec 14, 2015 - 1:25:06 PM
Nassau, Bahamas – Competition winners at the 12
th
Bahamas International
Film Festival (BIFF) were revealed at a packed awards ceremony held
poolside at the Graycliff Colonial mansion and hotel in Nassau.
The competition categories at BIFF were
Spirit of Freedom: Narrative;
Spirit of Freedom: Documentary; New Visions;
and
Short Film.
Competition winners were announced by their respective juries...
