Filmmaker Residency Program
Friday, December 11
Saturday, December 12
Sunday, December 13
Opening Night Film
Friday, December 11
Set against the backdrop of a nation grappling with violent homophobia, this film tells the story of Jon, a white Bahamian artist who faces losing his scholarship at a local University and Lena a conservative religious woman who is struggling with a crumbling marriage...
Opening Night Reception
Friday, December 11
Youth Film Workshop
Saturday, December 12
Sunday, December 13
Green Reel Contest Winner
Saturday, December 12
Art of Collaboration
Moderated by Elliot Kotek
Saturday, December 12
Film Financing
Moderated by Elliot Kotek
Saturday, December 12
Filmmaking in the Caribbean
Moderated by Elliot Kotek
Saturday, December 12
Filmmaker Reception
Saturday, December 12
Screenwriting
Moderated by Kelly Moore
Sunday, December 13
Learn how to craft your thoughts on paper. International professionals will speak on the basic tools necessary to mold your story into a screenplay that rises to industry standards.
Music and Film
Moderated by Elliot Kotek
Sunday, December 13
BIFF Awards Ceremony
Sunday, December 13
Career Achievement Tribute to Johnny Depp
Sunday, December 13
The Career Achievement Tribute honors an actor or actress whose work has had a major impact and advanced the frontiers of cinematic artistry around the world.
Tribute to Gavin McKinney
Tuesday, December 15
McKinney has been involved in underwater film making since 1973 when he worked as a diver on the feature film DAY OF THE DOLPHIN and has spent over 20,000 hours underwater making films.
Rising Star Tribute
Wednesday, December 16
The Festival’s prestigious Rising Star Award is given to an actor or actress whose noteworthy performances have put them on the path for elite and lasting stardom in the industry. Sophie Okonedo will be on hand for the special tribute.
Closing Night Film
Thursday, December 17
PRECIOUS, winner of three awards at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, is a vibrant, honest and resoundingly hopeful film about the human capacity to grow and overcome.
Closing Night Gala
Thursday, December 17