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FLIFF on Location: Grand Bahama Island
FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island to Open with Free Outdoor Screening
By The Bahamas Weekly News Team
Oct 24, 2013 - 12:59:20 PM



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While helping a dozen or so hatchlings into the sea, Sammy and Ray are captured by poachers. Our heroes are sold to a hi-tech aquarium belonging to a restaurant. As soon as they get to the aquarium, Sammy and Ray start planning their escape, no easy task in this state-of-the-art facility. SAMMY 2: ESCAPE FROM PARADISE will open FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island on October 31st at Taino Beach in Freeport.

Family adventure film, Sammy 2: Escape From Paradise to open Grand Bahama film festival


Freeport, Bahamas - Destined to be an unforgettable night out for the entire family, and set against the idyllic backdrop of the Bahamian waters at Taino Beach,
FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island is pleased to announce their opening night film, SAMMY 2: ESCAPE FROM PARADISE, a
3D animation which will be projected onto a 30' screen under the stars on Thursday, October 31st.

In 2010, filmmakers from around the world finished post-production on A Turtle's Tale: Sammy’s Adventures. The film written by Domonic Paris and directed by Ben Stassen was very well received, and though the production did not have the pockets of Disney or the experience of Pixar, things looked especially promising for this sequel.  Sammy 2 is the heartwarming 100 minute animation about a brave sea turtle.  'While helping a dozen or so hatchlings into the sea, Sammy and Ray are captured by poachers. Our heroes are sold to a hi-tech aquarium belonging to a restaurant. As soon as they get to the aquarium, Sammy and Ray start planning their escape, no easy task in this state-of-the-art facility."

The writer, Domonic Paris wrote and co-produced the first, true-3D animated feature film, Fly Me to the Moon released by Summit Entertainment in 2008. Domonic followed that film with the first in what has become a “turtle franchise”, the 3D animated feature, Sammy's Adventure which was one of the top ten box office money-makers of any independent films released in 2010-11.  Domonic followed up with Sammy 2: Escape from Paradise.


Come early as the opening ceremony for FLIFF On Location will take place at 7pm, and the movie will begin at 7:30pm.  Bring a chair or blanket, as seating could fill up quickly. Food and refreshments will be on hand for your enjoyment and viewing pleasure.


This film was scheduled to open last year, but had to be canceled due to Hurricane Sandy.  Organizers are pleased to have it return and are expecting a great turn out of young and old. We hope to see you at FLIFF on Location: Grand Bahama Island!

Check out our Facebook page: "Ft. Lauderdale Int'l Film Festival On Location: Grand Bahama Island" for photos and further information.


Hosted at the Canal House, Pelican Bay Hotel,
from October 31st to November 3rd , FLIFF on Location will also feature international films, outdoor screenings, an annual honour ee (previously Dennis Haysbert and Giancarlo Esposito), film specialist workshops, an island locations familiarization tour for visiting filmmakers, and an awards and wrap party at the Canal House, Pelican Bay Hotel.

Ticket prices are Day Pass $7.00; All Movies $10.00 and All Access Pass, $20.00 and can be purchased at the Pelican Bay Hotel. All films will be screened at Canal House, Pelican Bay except for the opening night film, SAMMY 2: ESCAPE FROM PARADISE which is Free of charge.

FLIFF On Location: Grand Bahama Island is a collaboration between the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board. The event has been made possible through the generous support of the following sponsors: Pelican Bay Hotel; TheBahamasWeekly.com; Mackey Media Ltd; Bahamas Celebration Cruises;  The Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited; Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board; FLIFF; and the Grand Bahama Ministry of Tourism.



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