CALL FOR FILMS - The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
(FLIFF) is heading to Grand Bahama and will feature Bahamian-made films at
FLIFF On-Location: Grand Bahama Island.
FLIFF, now in its 26th year, is
scheduled to be held October 22 to November 11.FLIFF On-Location: Grand Bahama Island will be held October
27 to 30. This offshoot event is the brainchild of The Bahamas Ministry of
Tourism & Aviation, and the Grand Bahama Tourism Board in conjunction with
the organizers of FLIFF. The idea was sparked following the premiere of a
sequel (Beneath the Blue) that was, along with its original, shot on the
island, featured at FLIFF in 2009.
Filmmakers, journalists
and film enthusiasts are expected to attend the FLIFF On-Location event, which
will include an opening night gala, a wrap up party, 13 films, a Bahamian film
segment, a high school video competition and awards presentations.
Organizers have sent out a call for films and
are eager to receive Bahamian films, according to Ministry of Tourism
officials. Information on FLIFF
and film submissions can be obtained at www.fliff.com.