Freeport, Grand Bahama Island - October 30th, 2011, high marks were given to the first ever film festival to take place on Grand Bahama Island by the international filmmakers, Bahamas Film Commissioner, Craig Woods; attendees and FLIFF On Location; Grand Bahama first Career Achievement Award recipient, actor Dennis Haysbert. Mr. Haysbert commented that he see's a bright future for subsequent festivals to take place on Grand Bahama Island.
International Filmmakers along with FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island Career Achievement Award winner; Dennis Haysbert pose on the Grand Lawn at The Grand Lucayan along with MOT executives and Bahamas Film Commissioner Craig Woods. Photo: TheBahamasWeekly.com
A primary objective of The Ministry of Tourism for FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island was to generate interest in Grand Bahama as a possible location for future films; judging from the positive responses from the filmmakers and in particular Dennis Haysbert during the familiarization tours, the prospects so far are quite favorable.
Gregory Von Hausch, FLIFF founder gives special thanks to Benjamin Davis, GM at Grand Lucayan for their sponsorship of FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island
Due to FLIFF ON Location Grand Bahama Island being a new festival, the international films were not judged in competition; all participants were given certificates of merit for their submissions.
Participating Bahamian filmmakers show off their certificates of merit. Photo: TheBahamasWeekly.com
Bahamian Film Awards
Lyndah Wells receives the winning film award on behalf of Jackie Dack for the category; Film more than 30 minutes duration: "SHAKESPEARE IN LYTS" . Photo: TheBahamasWeekly.com
The winning film more than 30 minutes duration: SHAKESPEARE IN LYTS – Jackie Dack, prize: $750.00
Filmmaker, Nathaniel Lewis receives his certificate of merit and award for winning in the category of Film less than 30 minutes duration, "POLITICKING IN PARADISE" from Craig Woods. Photo: TheBahamasWeekly.com
The winning film less than 30 minutes duration - POLITICKING IN PARADISE – Nathaniel Lewis, prize $500.00.
Bahamian films were judged by the Blue Ribbon Panel on a scale of 1-to-10, with 10 being the best, based on the following criteria:
Cinematography - Consider the director’s choices for shot and angles, lighting. Did they try to change ‘things’ up or were the shots static? How was the film visually?
Editing - Did the film flow? Did editing impact the film, making it better or worse? Was it smooth?
Sound - Was the sound quality good? Were song selections good? How did sound impact film?
Storyline - Could you follow the ‘show?’ Did the director/writers lead you through the story?
Film as art - Did the film have an artistic quality? Was it just a home movie, or was there more to it?
Special effects - Were there special effects? Were attempts made to ‘spice’ up the film?
Subject - Was the subject of the film worthwhile? Was it entertaining?
Creativity - How much thought was behind the film? Was it ordinary, or more than that?
Intangibles - Judges discretion
Overall - How well would this film represent the inaugural FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island Film Competition?
International filmmakers pose for photograph along with Bahamas Film Commissioner Craig Woods (far left) and Karen Seymour, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism GBI (far right). Photo: TheBahamasWeekly.com
International Films
Beneath The Blue – Leah Eneas
Miss South Pacific – Teri Tico
Dennis Haysbert Tribute – Geevani Singh
Legend Of Ivan Tors – Scott Cardinal
About Fifty – Martin Grey Gottlieb
About Fifty – Drew Pillsbury
Islands Of Life – Bo Boudart
Islands Of Life – Pamela Poitier
Islands Of Life – Allannah
Islands Of Life – Eric Carey
Silver Case – Bryan Gamble
Silver Case – Chris Facey
Silver Case – Vincent Depaul
Andros: Living Off The Sea & Land – Matt Mccoy
Things To Do – Ana Maria Belo
Bahamian Films
Knockin’ Duh Conch’s Style – Devron Pinder
Politicking In Paradise – Nathaniel Lewis
Shakespeare In LYTS – Jackie Dack
Unashamed – Bruce Russell
Bui – Bruce Russell
Addicted – Bruce Russell
Cyberbullying – Katrina Dorsett
Comin’ Over Tonight – Chelsea Blues
Surprise – College Of The Bahamas
Jasmines - College Of The Bahamas
Jon, John Mcfee - College Of The Bahamas
Salt Raking In Salt Cay
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Grand Bahama Youth Film Competition finalist Sophie Paine poses for a photo op with her parents during the festive wrap party at Churchill's located at The Grand Lucayan. Photo: TheBahamasWeekly.com
International filmmakers enjoying the wrap party at Churchill's
International filmmaker inspired by the melodic sounds of Kevin Tomlinson at Churchill's Piano Bar seizes the moment to improvise the classic "At Last" at the wrap party gala.
