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Tickets now on SALE for BIFF 2012
Nov 28, 2012 - 11:49:39 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas - This year, the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) will showcase 78 films from 26 different countries, including 45 features and 33 short films of which several are international premieres and all are Bahamian premieres. The four competition categories at BIFF are Spirit of Freedom: Narrative & Documentary; New Visions; and Short Film. Special sections include Caribbean Spotlight and Self Discovery as well as a World Cinema showcase.

BIFF 2012 begins Thursday, December 6th in Nassau and runs through Sunday, December 9th.

Actress Sydney Tamiia Poitier, daughter of legendary Oscar winning actor American/Bahamian actor Sidney Poitier and actress Joanna Shimkus, will be honored with BIFF’s signature Shining Star Tribute.

Additional announcements pertaining to the Festival will be made in the coming weeks.

Watch thought-provoking films, rub shoulders with stars and filmmakers, attend panel discussions, and come out to party at one of our special events!   

Tickets are now on sale and are priced right for everyone's budget!




Here is our OFFICIAL 2012 FILM LINEUP 



TICKET PRICES :

Films at Galleria Cinema JFK                              $  3.00 each
Master Classes (Acting & Directing)                    $ 25.00 each
Opening Night Gala Film at Atlantis Theater       $ 40.00
Opening Night Reception - SOLD OUT               $ 150.00
Panels Discussion                                               $ 10.00 each
Shining Star & Career Tributes                           $ 20.00
Closing Night Gala Film at Atlantis Theater        $ 40.00
Closing Night Party at Allure                               $ 150.00


T ICKET PACKAGES:


Day Pass To Unlimited Day Film Screenings  $10.00


Panel and Master Class Passes $40.00


Film Buff Pass (All Screenings, Panels and Master Classes, Closing Night Movie) $150:00


BIFF reserves the right to change pricing. Tickets are non refundable.

      
      
How to Purchase


To purchase tickets in person, please visit one of our Box Office Locations:


BIFF Box Offices:


Coldwell Banker /Lightbourn Realty BIFF Festival Lounge

Located on downtown Bay Street, Fort Nassau Building adjacent to the Hilton Hotel Across from McDonalds.

Purchase Tickets:

Galleria Cinemas (During the Festival) Dec. 6 - 9
RND Plaza Thompson Boulevard / John F, Kennedy Drive

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Atlantis Theater
, Paradise Island


Day of Purchase for:

Opening Night Film & Reception (December 6)
Closing Night Film & Reception (December 9)

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Best of Fest Eleuthera ( December 10 - 14)






All programs are subject to change without notice. No refunds or exchanges are given, except in the case of program cancellations.


Seating is available at all performances on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticketholder seating is guaranteed up to 10 minutes prior to screening. No late seating.


When a screening is sold out, a line of non-ticketholders forms outside the theatre—this is known as the Rush Line. If Rush tickets become available, the Festival’s Theatre Representative will allow people from the Rush Line to purchase tickets, or exchange an appropriate pass or voucher to gain admittance approximately 5 minutes before the screening begins.


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. www.bintlfilmfest.com


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Save The Date: December 6 - 9
Best Of Fest Eleuthera: December 10 -14


BIFF Announces Special Events for 9th Season: Dec 6-9

BIFF Sponsor Spotlight: The Coldwell Banker/Lightbourn Realty BIFF Festival Lounge

BIFF 2012 Sponsors:

Atlantis, RBC Royal Bank, Esso, BTC powered by Lime, Coldwell Banker / Lightbourne Realty, Carrousel Yacht Enterprises, Ministry Of Tourism, Bahamas Ferries, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, Bahamas Air, Majestic Tours, Bahamas Tourism Channel, Bahamas Airport Advertising Ltd., Bahamas Sol, Dermalogica Bahamas & Caribbean, Bahama Hand Print, Kings Realty, Orico, SandyToes, Bahama Divers, The Sign Post, IDYA Studio, Coles Of Nassau, Breezes Resort & Spa, Lilo Studios, Paintball Arena, Best Buy Furniture, Master Technicians, Self Drive Boat Adventures, Sheraton, Breezes, Coral Sands Resort in Harbour Island, Pineapple Fields Hotel in Governor's Harbour, Moet & Chandon, Caribbean Bottling Company, Sir Speedy, Heineken, Jolly Roger, The Bahamas Weekly, Alumaworx, Jim Whitehead Nassau Florist, Sherman Williams and many more. Among the Friends of the Festival are: Dr. & Mrs. Vanderpool, Mr. & Mrs Gregory Cleare, Mr. Raymond Winder, Mr. & Mrs. Paul King, Mr. James Lyle, Mrs. Meta Gail Charles and Dr. Lorne Charles, The Nassau Guardian, Tribune.

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