Bahamas International Film Festival 2008 - Schedule of Events

Thursday, December 4

Opening Night Film
"RAIN" directed by Maria Govan
$25.00
Location: National Performing Arts Center
Time: 8pm-10:30pm

Filmmaker Reception
Festival Pass Holder Only
Location: Twin Brothers - Arawak Cay
Time: 10:30pm-until

Friday, December 5

FILMS - All Day
$5.00 a film
Location: National Performing Arts Center & Galleria Cinema JFK

BIFF Gala Film
TENNESSE, Staring; Mariah Carey; Adam Rothenberg, Ethan Peck, Lance Reddick
$10.00
Location: National Performing Arts Center
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

BIFF Chopard / Versace Opening Night Party
$250.00
Location: One & Only Ocean Club at the Cloisters
Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Saturday, December 6

FILMS - All Day
$5.00 a film
Location: National Performing Arts Center & Galleria JFK

Panel Discussions
All panels free of charge

Art Of Collaboration
Experience the collaborative efforts between the Actor, directors and producers
Location: British Colonial Hilton
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Film Financing - Sponsored by EGAS
Are you interested in finding out how to finance your film? Find out from producers, investors and filmmakers on the essential part of filmmaking
Location: British Colonial Hilton
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Marketing, Distribution and Festivals
Find out the ways to Market and distribute your film and which festival is best for your film
Location: British Colonial Hilton
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Youth Film Workshop
Ages 8-15
Learn how to make a short film in one day! You will see your film played January 2009
$50.00 per person
Location: British Colonial Hilton
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday, December 7

FILMS - All Day
$5.00 a film
Location: National Performing Arts Center & Galleria JFK

Panel Discussions
All panels free of charge

Music and Film Panel
Music is the nostalgic ingredient that takes us on a journey and creates the heart of the film. In this panel you will learn key elements of incorporating music to film.
Location: British Colonial Hilton
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Filmmaking In The Caribbean
Learn the insight from Bahamian and Caribbean Filmmakers
Location: British Colonial Hilton
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

How To Find Representation
Are you interested in finding someone to represent you in the business? Find out how to get discovered or prepared for your agent, manager or publicist
Location: British Colonial Hilton
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Youth Film Workshop
Location: British Colonial Hilton
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

BIFF Awards
Festival Pass Holders only
Location: Atlantis Theatre
Time: 4pm - 5pm

Laurence Fishburne Career Achievement Tribute - Backstage Event
Festival Pass Holder Only
Location: Atlantis Theatre
Time: 5pm - 6pm

Laurence Fishburne Career Achievement Tribute Ceremony
$25.00
Location: Atlantis Theater
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm

Monday, December 8

FILMS - All Day
$5.00 a film
Location: National Performing Arts Center & Galleria JFK

Filmmaker Happy Hour
Festival Pass Holder Only
Location: British Colonial Hilton
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Anna Faris Rising Star Cocktail Party & Tribute Ceremony
$25.00
Location: Aura Night Club, Atlantis Hotel
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Tuesday, December 9

FILMS - All Day
$5.00 a film
Location: National Performing Arts Center & Galleria JFK

Filmmaker Happy Hour
Festival Pass Holder Only
Location: British Colonial Hilton
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Wednesday, December 10

FILMS - All Day
$5.00 a film
Location: National Performing Arts Center & Galleria JFK

Filmmaker Happy Hour
Festival Pass Holder Only
Location: Krazy Johnny's
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Thursday, December 11

FILMS - All Day
$5.00 a film
Location: National Performing Arts Center & Galleria JFK

Filmmaker Happy Hour
Festival Pass Holder Only
Location: Krazy Johnny's
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Closing Night Gala Film
$25.00
Location: National Performing Arts Center & Galleria JFK
Time: 7pm - 9:30pm

Closing Night Gala Reception
$25.00
Location: Lucianos
Time: 10pm - 12pm

To purchase a Festival Pass (All Access Pass) please visit our website
www.bintlfilmfest.com