NASSAU, The Bahamas –
The Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival
(FLIFF) is making a stop at Grand Bahama
Island this fall, at The Canal House of Pelican Bay Hotel
from October 25 - October 28, 2012.
Guests of the festival will have the opportunity
to attend film screenings of movies made in The Bahamas, student and
independent films from around the world and an ‘Underwater Cinematography
Workshop’ by award-winning cinematographer Paul Mockler. In addition,
a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ will be presented to actor Giancarlo
Esposito, known for his role of Gustavo “Gus” Fring on AMC’s Emmy
award-winning, Breaking Bad. A cocktail reception will follow his award
ceremony on October 27, 2012, allowing for photo opportunities and a
meet and greet with attendees.
Guests of Pelican Bay Hotel during the festival will
receive complimentary VIP FAST Passes to all screenings. FLIFF VIP FAST
Pass holders are also admitted free to all screenings. Individual tickets
for all events can be purchased in the Canal House Lobby at Pelican
Bay. Reservations to attend the
Lifetime Achievement Award
ceremony; Awards & Closing Party and a 13 Movie screening package
can be made on
the
FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island page.
Travelers interested in attending
FLIFF can take advantage of an
exclusive $250 Instant Savings
offer on air-inclusive packages for this event. The instant
savings promotion is valid on packages of three nights or longer at
participating resorts on
Grand Bahama Island. Bookings must be completed on
www.Bahamas.com by
September
30 for travel between October 26 – November 2 using the promo code
FLIFF250. A full listing of participating resorts can be found
on the
FLIFF On Location: Grand
Bahama Island page.
The Islands Of The Bahamas have a place in the sun for everyone. From
Nassau and Paradise Island to Grand Bahama to The Abaco Islands, The
Exuma Islands, Harbour Island, Long Island and others, each island has
its own personality and attractions for a variety of vacation styles.
Some of the world’s best scuba diving, fishing, sailing, boating,
as well as, shopping and dining are found in The Bahamas. The destination
offers an easily accessible tropical getaway and provides convenience
for travelers with preclearance through U.S. customs and immigration,
and the Bahamian dollar is on par with the U.S. dollar. For more information
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