The Portland Maine Film Festival Seeks Bahamian Films

Bahamas Film Commission and the The Portland Maine Film Festival are teaming up to hold a special screening of Bahamian films as part of the festival's cultural exchange program. The Portland Maine Film Festival takes place in Portland Maine USA October 4th-7th 2012.

Portland is a small coastal city known as an artistic cultural center in the state of Maine. Craig Woods of the Bahamas Film Commission will attend the festival and present the the Bahamian Films as a special guest and panel speaker.

Tyler Johnston founder of the Portland Maine Film Festival (PMFF) says: "As a fellow Bahamian film maker I realize how important it is for Bahamians to have access to opportunities outside of our Island nation. There is a growing number of people in the Bahamas who are really creating some fantastic motion picture work. This cultural exchange program is a great opportunity to expand your networks and get your work seen by larger audience."

Those interested submitting a film to the festival can find more information at the festival web site:www.portlandmainefilmfest.com

The Festival is offering free submissions to all Bahamian films.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

9th Annual Bahamas International Film Festival Dates: December: 6 - 9, 2012 Deadline For Entries: July 23, 2012 Narratives Documentaries Features Short Films Scripts



Eighty degree weather December 6 -9 and crystal clear water are two pluses when thinking about submitting your film to the Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF)

Visit Bahamas International Film Festival: Submission

The Bahamas International Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the local community and International visitors with a diverse presentation of films from around the world. In addition to offering films that might not otherwise be released theatrically in the Bahamas, BIFF will provide a unique cultural experience, educational programs, and forums for exploring the future of cinema. BIFF aims to raise the level of film debate, participation and education in The Bahamas. www.bintlfilmfest.com

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Presented by Cartier, the Awards Gala will be held Saturday, January 7, at the Palm Springs Convention Center.  Hosted by Mary Hart, the Gala will also present awards to previously announced honorees George Clooney, Glenn Close, Michel Hazanavicius, Octavia Spencer and Michelle Williams.

Nassau, Bahamas - December 4, 2011 - Competition winners at the 8th Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) were revealed tonight at a packed awards ceremony held at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.

The competition categories at BIFF were Spirit of Freedom: Narrative; Documentary; New  Visions: First Look; and Short Film. Special sections included Caribbean and Environmental sidebars as well as a World Cinema showcase.

Competition winners were announced by their respective juries. Complete details on all films can be found at www.bintlfilmfest.com. BIFF 2011 winners are:..