Freeport, Bahamas - As
a part of their ongoing efforts in film development, the Ministry of
Tourism & Aviation, in conjunction with the Ft. Lauderdale International
Film Festival (FLIFF), and the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, will
debut “FLIFF On-Location: Grand Bahama Island” later this year.
FLIFF,
now in its 26th year, will
take place October 21 – November 11, 2011. However, for the first
time, the festival will feature an offshore component,
“FLIFF On-Location,” on Grand Bahama Island, October 27
– 30, 2011.
This
inaugural staging of “FLIFF On-Location: Grand Bahama Island,” will
be hosted at the brand new, state of the art Canal House at Pelican
Bay Hotel.
The
Festival will feature an array of programs and events, including:
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Movies made in The Bahamas
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Underwater Cinematography
Workshop by award-winning cinematographer Paul Mockler
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Independent Films & Films
from around the world
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Complimentary outdoor screenings
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International Student Film
Competition and
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The Inaugural “Grand Bahama
Youth Film Competition” Winner’s Screening - a competition is for
young filmmakers (14 to 18 years old)
Visitors and residents alike will be
encouraged to come out and enjoy the films and events on offer during
the four-day festival. More information about screenings, special events,
parties and seminars will be announced as the festival dates approach.
