The prestigious Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF), now entering its 15th edition, will be held at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, the hottest new resort property in The Bahamas. The announcement was made today by BIFF Founder and Executive Director, Leslie Vanderpool and Braedan Quigley, Director Of Sales and Marketing Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
“Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is a hotel that has everything a major film festival needs - beautifully designed venues, exquisite restaurants and a dynamic atmosphere. For the second year we are excited to call Baha Mar our home for BIFF 2018 and we know that the filmmakers, talent and all festival guests will share in this excitement. “Thank you” to the entire team and we are overjoyed by the generosity and attention exhibited,” said Vanderpool.
“As home to one of the largest collections of Bahamian art, we’re honoured to welcome the Bahamas International Film Festival back for its milestone 15-year anniversary and to celebrate the community’s most creative minds and film industry leaders,” said Braedan Quigley. “The 2,000-seat Baha Mar Convention, Arts & Entertainment Center adorned with Bahamian art coupled with 200,000 square feet of beachfront indoor-outdoor event space offer elegant and contextual venue options for the weeklong event,” said Braedan Quigley.
Films will be screened throughout the Baha Mar property. Star-studded events, panel discussions with celebrities, filmmakers and movie industry leaders as well as other special festival events will be held at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar.
The film festival will showcase 50 films from 21 countries, including three world premieres and 35 Caribbean premieres. All of the films’ screenings will be Bahamian premieres. BIFF 2018 takes place from November 28 to December 2 in Nassau and December 2 - 6 in Hope Town. The Festival’s opening night in Nassau at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar will begin with the showcase of SPRINTER Storm Saulter’s critically acclaimed sports drama. The full lineup can be viewed at www.bintlfilmfest.com
About the Bahamas International Film Festival
The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing the local community and international festival-goers with a diverse presentation of films from The Bahamas and around the world. In addition to showcasing films that might not otherwise be released theatrically, BIFF provides unique cultural experiences, educational programs, and forums for exploring the past, present and future of cinema. BIFF aims to raise the level of filmmaking, participation and education throughout The Bahamas and the world. For additional information, please visit www.bintlfilmfest.com
