Bahamas International Film Festival
Bahamas International Film Festival Announces Events for 2014 Edition
By BIFF
Nov 28, 2014 - 4:35:20 AM



Nassau, Bahamas – The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) today unveiled its highly anticipated line-up of special events that will occur throughout Nassau and Harbour Island during this year’s festival, now in its 11^th edition. BIFF welcomes and encourages all Bahamians as well as island visitors to come out and experience these one-of-a-kind events taking place December 4-14.

There is something new and exciting to take part in every day! BIFF’s 2014 schedule of events include:

Wednesday, December 3, Nassau, Bahamas

BIFF Filmmaker Retreat

Private Event Only

Thursday, December 4, Nassau, Bahamas

Films at BIFF

$3.00

11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Galleria Cinema JFK & Melia Hotel, Cable Beach Conference Center

Happy Hour

4:00 pm until 6:00 pm

Galleria JFK

Friday, December 5, Nassau, Bahamas

Films at BIFF

$3.00

11am – 8pm

Galleria Cinema JFK & Melia Hotel, Cable Beach Conference Center

BIFF Backstage Event

To Debra Messing

Private Event Only, Atlantis Theater

7:00 pm

BIFF Opening Night Film

Atlantis Theater, Doors Open 7:00 pm, Start time 7:30 pm

$20.00

LIKE SUNDAY LIKE RAIN, Directed by Frank Whaley, Starring: Debra Messing, Billie Joe Armstrong, Julian Shatkin, Leighton Meester

Shining Star Tribute

To Debra Messing

Atlantis Theatre

Following Opening Night Film – Like Sunday Like Rain, Starring Debra Messing

Motown Fever BIFF Opening Night Party

(Following Film) 10:00 pm at Fathoms, Atlantis Royal Towers

Entertainment: DJGordo Cabeza (MOM SF) & Duserock (San Francisco)

Attire: Motown Inspired party, Classy and Sharp dress

$30.00

Saturday, December 6, Nassau, Bahamas

Films at BIFF

$5.00
11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Galleria Cinema JFK & Melia Hotel, Cable Beach Conference Center

Master Class In Acting Taught By Rob Adler

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Melia Hotel Conference Room, Cable Beach
$10.00

Happy Hour

7:00 pm until 11:00 pm

Bacardi Flagship Store, downtown

Sunday, December 7, Nassau, Bahamas

Films at BIFF

$5.00
11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Galleria Cinema JFK & Melia Hotel, Cable Beach Conference Center

BIFF Awards Ceremony & BIFF Closing Night Film

Doors open at 6:00 pm, Start time 6:30 pm, Atlantis Theater

BIG IN JAPAN, directed by John Jeffcoat

Starring:Phillip Peterson, Sean Lowry, David Drury, Alex Vincent, Adam Powers as Mans

$20.00

BIFF Closing Night Party

9:30 pm, One & Only, Dune Restaurant (Following film)

Entertainment: Tennis Pro (The Band) & DJGordo Cabeza (MOM SF) & Duserock

Attire: Pop Icon

$30.00

Monday, December 8, Nassau, Bahamas

BIFF Awards Screenings

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Graycliff Restaurant

$10.00

Tuesday, December 9, Nassau, Bahamas

Live Performance of Frederick Douglass Now, performed by Roger Guenveur Smith, the Obie Award-winning actor, writer & director

12:30 pm

Location: Sapodilla

Live Performance of Rodney King performed by Roger Guenveur Smith with sound and projection design by Marc Anthony Thompson
7:00 pm

Location: Sapodilla

Wednesday, December 10 Harbour Island, Eleuthera

BIFF Opening Night Film – Harbour Island, Eleuthera
Start time 6:30 pm

BIG IN JAPAN, directed by John Jeffcoat

Starring:Phillip Peterson, Sean Lowry, David Drury, Alex Vincent, Adam Powers as Mans

Pink Sands Resort

$20.00

Thursday, December 11 Harbour Island, Eleuthera

Films at BIFF Harbour Island

11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Pink Sands Resort & Valentines Resort

Friday, December 12 Harbour Island, Eleuthera

Films at BIFF Harbour Island

11am – 8pm

Pink Sands Resort & Valentines Resort

Saturday, December 13 Harbour Island, Eleuthera

BIFFClosing Night Film & Reception – Harbour Island, Eleuthera

6:30pm

LIKE SUNDAY LIKE RAIN, Directed by Frank Whaley Starring: Debra Messing, Billie Joe Armstrong, Julian Shatkin, Leighton Meester

Pink Sands Resort

$20.00

Tribute to Chaz Ebert
6:30pm (following film)

Pink Sands Resort

Sunday, December 14 Harbour Island, Eleuthera

Filmmaker Farwell Brunch

10am

Private Event Only

* Please note schedule may change visit www.bintlfilmfest.com for up to the minute dates and times.

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About the Bahamas International Film Festival

The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing the local community and international festivalgoers 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. For more information visit www.bintlfilmfest.com or call 242-698-1800

BIFF 2014 begins Thursday, December 4th in Nassau and runs through Tuesday, December 9th and for the third time expands to Harbour Island “Island Hopping” December 10 – 14. For additional information please visit our website www.bintlfilmfest.com.

BIFF 2014 Sponsors:  Atlantis, RBC Royal Bank, Jet Blue Airways, Copa Airlines, Galleria Cinemas, Bahamas Waterfront Realty, Ministry Of Tourism, US Embassy, Bahamas Ferries, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, Bahamas Air, Majestic Tours, The Sign Post, Lilo Studios, Master Technicians, Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Co., Jimmy’s Wines & Spirits, Kendall Jackson Wines, Bacardi Store, 1er Cru, The Bahamas Weekly, Southern Air, A Stones Throw Away, Pink Sands Resort, Valentines Resort, The Landings Hotel, Big Heart, FilmFestivals.com and many more. Among the Friends of the Festival are: Dr. & Mrs. Vanderpool, Glinton, Sweeting, O’Brien, Chinese Embassy Of The Bahamas, Banca del Sempione, SA, Bahamas Air, Avis Rental Car.

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