Competition winners at the 10th Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) were revealed at an 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.
Competition winners were announced by their respective juries. Complete details on all films can be found at www.bintlfilmfest.com. BIFF 2013 winners are:
2013 BIFF Audience Award
ONE SMALL HITCH (USA) / Director: John Burgess
New Visions
SIBERIA, MONAMOUR (Russia) / Director: Slava Ross
Spirit of Freedom: Narrative
HOME (USA) / Director: Jono Oliver
Spirit of Freedom: Documentary
CAST THE FIRST STONE (USA) / Director: Nicolas Cuellar
Short Film
Live - Vivre (Guadeloupe/Martinique) / Director: MJ Maharaki
This year, the Festival showcased 108 films from 32 different countries, including four features of which were world premieres - and all Bahamian premieres.
Special sections included the Youth Film Workshop films made by five schools as well as a World Cinema showcase spotlighting Chinese films provided by the Chinese Embassy in The Bahamas.
Celebrating its 10th year, the Bahamas International Film Festival has established itself as a marquee international Festival in the Caribbean region, discovering and promoting independent voices and talent from around the world and showcasing a diverse array of international films.
For the second consecutive year, after the awards night, BIFF will be come to Harbour Island (December 9-11) and Governor’s Harbour December (11-13 and showcase a diverse presentation of films from around the world accompanied by a group of local and international filmmakers.
For additional information, please visit www.bintlfilmfest.com.