Freeport, Bahamas -
An accomplished
actor with a distinct voice will receive special recognition on October
28, when Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) is on location
at Grand Bahama Island.
Dennis Haysbert,
who has found success in film and television, has maintained a constant
presence on screen over the years. He has appeared in films such
as
Waiting to Exhale,
Love & Basketball,
Jarhead
and
Kung Fu Panda 2.
On television,
he has played the president of the United States on
24 and now
appears as Jonas Blaine in the CBS series,
The Unit. In
addition, he is the easily-recognizable television spokesman for Allstate
insurance.
At FLIFF On
Location: Grand Bahama Island, Mr. Haysbert will receive the first FLIFF
Career Achievement Award. The award ceremony will take place at the
Canal House at Pelican Bay. Those who attend will have the opportunity
to participate in a question and answer period with Mr. Haysbert, which
will be followed by a reception in his honor.
In an earlier
interview archived on the imdb.com website, Mr. Haysbert spoke about
his love for acting.
“From the
time I was 10 I think I knew that I wanted to act, and then there was
the caption under my high school picture, [so] it was obvious I had
no doubts,” he said. “I knew what I wanted to do. But I also
had a catalyst, an older brother who died of cancer, and I just happened
to be with him the [day] before he died. He asked me a simple question,
'What do you want to do?' And I said, 'Well, I want to be an actor.'
He asked, 'Where do you want to do it? Can you do it from here?' and
when I said 'No, not really' he said, 'Well, get the hell out of here
then because tomorrow's not promised.' I'll always remember those words.
'Tomorrow's not promised.'”
Terrance Roberts,
director of Business Development in the Ministry of Tourism & Aviation,
said it is a privilege to pay tribute to an actor of Mr. Haysbert’s
talent. He described him as distinguished and professional, and
pointed out that many actors could aspire to be like Mr. Haysbert.
FLIFF On Location:
Grand Bahama Island takes place October 27 – 30, 2011. Tickets for the tribute are $15 and can be purchased on Pelican Bay Hotel.
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FLIFF On-Location: Grand Bahama Island
October 27-30, 2011
Don't Miss It!
We
are pleased to announce that the Ft. Lauderdale International Film
Festival ( FLIFF) On-Location is coming to Grand Bahama Island October
27-30, 2011 at Canal House, Pelican Bay Hotel.
The
Festival will feature movies made in The Bahamas, an Underwater
Cinematography Workshop by award-winning cinematographer Paul Mockler,
Independent Films, Complimentary Outdoor Screenings, International
Student Film Competition, and more.
This is the first time the festival will feature an offshore
component and will offer a wonderful array of programs and events,
including:
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• Dennis Haysbert Tribute & Reception (price $15.00 per person)
• Awards and Closing Party(price $15.00 per person)
• 13 Movies (price $7.00 per person)
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Actor DENNIS HAYSBERT
will
receive The 1st Career Achievement Award presented by FLIFF On-Location:
Grand Bahama Island on Friday, October 28. The event begins with a
ceremony at the Canal House, located in Pelican Bay Resort, the Host
Hotel for the festival. A montage of Mr. Haysbert's career will screen
followed by remarks by Mr. Haysbert and a question and answer section.
Then all in attendance will adjourn to poolside where a reception
in Mr. Haysbert's honor will take place.
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Reserve your tickets now...
Click here to complete the reservation form and pick-up your tickets at Canal House, Pelican Bay Hotel (host hotel)
Additional events happening on Grand Bahama include:
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• High School Competition (Winner featured at FLIFF)
• Bahamian Film Segment
• Fam Trip for Visiting Filmmakers
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