Bahamas International Film Festival Lineup

This year, Bahamas International Film Festival is hosted in Nassau, Bahamas from December 1st through December 5th. Film selections from the United States, Poland, Spain, Bahamas, UK, Etheopia and Switzerland will be shown between these dates. 

Several films from the Bahamas are featured. The Wind Jammers: a feature film debut by  Richard von Maur, Kareem Mortimer, about an American Teen who moves to the Bahamas and is confronted with racial prejudices. And Gus Outdoors - Lizard Town: A short film about six year old Gus Nightingale and his island explorations. A kid friendly short and part of a nature series that delivers an entertaining and educational message while exploring the extraordinary natural life of the Bahamas. This is also the first effort for Sean Nightingale. 

Over eight U.S. Selections including the politically and topically charged short film: Diplomacy, written and directed by John Goldman. "The U.S. Secretary of State is about to meet Iran's Foreign Minister for back room talks. But as the diplomats dig in their heels, it soon falls to their interpreters to keep negotiations on track. Will their daring and unique approach bring about mutual understanding - or nuclear disaster?"

The opening night film selection will be Tamara Drewe, directed by Stephen Frears.  Once the ugly duckling in the Dorset village of Ewedown,Tamara Drewe returns to sell her late mother's house, now a glamorous journalist with a life-changing nose job. She awakens feelings in a sexy old flame as well as her home town. 

Other selections include: 

AT THE END OF THE WORLD by Jan Bednarz

ATLETU (THE ATHLETE) by Michael D. Sellers

BHUTTO by Duane Baughman, Johnny O'Hara

BICYCLE MADE OF SALT by Trinidad Lemos

BOUNCING CATS by Nabil Elderkin

CRAZY LOVE by Clarence Rolle

For full list visit BINTLFILMFEST.com

Last year, Johnny Depp received BIFF'S career achievement award. No word yet on who will receive this years award. 

Panel discussions are scheduled for nearly all the films and gives audiences a chance to comment and pick the mind of the writers, directors and actors. Also, youth workshops will be held, along with film-maker retreats and galas.

Though this film festival is small and not as prestigious as others, such as Sundance Film Fest and Cannes, it’s unique location in Nassau, Bahamas makes it a great destination for film makers to come and support each other while also enjoying the most popular destination in the Caribbean. Nassau is home to resort destination Paradise Island.