Grand Bahama Island sunset with Palm Trees

Posted by: gaurikibler | May 2nd, 2012

The Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival is returning to Grand Bahama Island! The Festival will feature: Movies made in The Bahamas, Underwater Cinematography Workshop by award-winning cinematographer Paul Mockler, Independent Films, Complimentary outdoor screenings, Student Film Competitions, and more. Filmmakers receive complimentary travel and lodging at Pelican Bay Hotel. [email protected] .
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As a part of their ongoing efforts in Film Development, the Ministry of Tourism & Aviation, in conjunction with the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF), and the Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board, is pleased to announce “FLIFF On-Location: Grand Bahama Island.” FLIFF, now in its 27th year, however, for the second time, the festival will feature an offshore component, ‘FLIFF On-Location’, here on Grand Bahama Island, October 25-28, 2012.
This inaugural staging of ‘FLIFF On-Location: Grand Bahama Island’, hosted at the brand new, state of the art Canal House at Pelican Bay Hotel, featured a video welcome by Sir Sidney Poitier and Lifetime Achievement presentation to Dennis Haysbert. This year the Festival will feature a wonderful array of programs and events, including:
•    Movies made in The Bahamas
•    Underwater Cinematography Workshop by award-winning cinematographer Paul Mockler
•    Independent Films & Films from around the world
•    Complimentary outdoor screenings
•    Student Film Competitions

Visitors and residents alike will be encouraged to come out and enjoy the films and events on offer during the four-day festival. More information about screenings, special events, parties and seminars will be forthcoming as the festival dates approach.
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For more information contact:
Ms. Donna Mackey / FLIFF On Location Committee
Canal House, Pelican Bay Hotel & Suites
Seahorse Road
Freeport
Grand Bahama
The Bahamas

Phone:
(242) 350-8600
Fax: (242) 352-2714

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