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List by contentFedex party at the Bahamas International Film FestivalA relaxed party at the British Colonial Hilton gardens in honour of Jamesie, King of Scratch. Jamesie King Of Scratch
US Virgin Islands / 2006 / 90 mins Documentary Shown in the Caribbean Spotlight Award-winning filmmaker Andrea E. Leland collaborated with James Brewster to create a 70-minute documentary and archiving project. The result of their collaboration is a spirited musical journey to the Caribbean focusing on Scratch band music (also known as Quelbe) , an indigenous, grass-roots form of folk music from the Virgin Islands that was recently declared the official music of the Virgin Islands.
The film played wonderfully. Darryl Hannah in attendance with a full house. The audience engaged in a long exchange with Andrea suggesting to follow the story with more documentaries of the islands heritage musics...
Kill Syndrome II Teaser
They're back! Kluckin Films has begun production on Kill Syndrome II. The Trotter Family has escaped the clutches of Johnny Long Arm of the law and still doing what they do best. Here in this teaser you see Sledgehammer Sally played by Leah Carroll Myers and Ricketts Trotter played by Wendell Smith, with new victims. This footage was snagged from the Snuff Camera. The victims shown here, whose character names will be disclosed at a later date, are played by: Male Victim: Nathan Clements Female Victim: Susan Henry ("Suzie") Directed by: Dwayne King and Scott L. Collins We can already tell Kill Syndrome II is going to be much better than Kill Syndrome! In II we have incorporated much more story, plot and many more charcters. This may look like the first, but you may be suprised when we are finished. Keep your eyes open for more to come. Watch who you meet and where they want to take you. Watch where you go. You just never know when and where the Trotter family will decide that your the perfect victim for their snuff film business.
Breakfast bounty at the AtlantisBreakfast bounty at the Atlantis. A quick view at one of the 20 restaurants or so on the resort. One of the richest buffets i have ever seen in a hotel, (asides from the club Med in the 80's) Customers are helping with portions fit to feed a family for a week. Shot with my breakfast camera (Nokia cellphone N95)
The Atlantis home to the Bahamas Festival and a ride through sharkwatersThe Atlantis home to the Bahamas Festival and a ride through sharkwaters
I'm through with white girlsOn the left Lia Johnson, center jennifer Sharp, right phyllis Johnson winners of the new visions awards at teh Bahamas Festival
Images from the FestivalAtmospheres, images, filmed, interviews and impressions from the festival of Ischia.
Detras - Behindyear 1972, a young girl post a letter into the mail box. A few days later, the postman delivers it but it falls behind the mailboxes and gets stucked there for 30 years...
Awards Ceremony, Sharon Swart senior editor at VarietyAwards Ceremony, Sharon Swart senior editor at Variety and Philip Berk
The New visions awards to "I'm Through with white girls"I'm Through With White GirlsUSA / 2006 / 109 minsLanguage: EnglishDirector: Jennifer SharpProducer: Phyllis Johnson, Lia Johnson,Screenwriter: Courtney LillyPrincipal Cast: Anthony Montgomery, Lia JohnsonGenre: DramaNew Visions DramaThe only black guy in his indie-rock social scene, Jay Brooks(30 going on 21) is witty and opinionated. A story board artist by trade, and sci-fi junkie, he is quite the sexual overachiever in his indie rock world. Still, Jay feels unfulfilled as he watches Drake, a high school buddy, preparing for marriage.
The BIFF Awards ceremony at Atlantis TheatreThe awards ceremony:
Competition winners were announced today at the awards ceremony, sponsored by Chopard, for the 4th Bahamas International Film Festival, held at the Atlantis Hotel & Resort on Paradise Island in Nassau. The announcements were made by Festival Founder and Executive Director Leslie Vanderpool with special presenter, actor Anthony Mackie. The Festival showcased 88 films from 26 different countries, including 54 features of which several are world or international premieres and nearly all Bahamian premieres. The four competition categories at BIFF are Spirit of Freedom: Dramatic; Spirit of Freedom: Documentary; New Vision; and Short Film. Below are the official competition winners at this year's Bahamas International Film Festival: New Vision The New Vision Award sponsored by Hard Rock Café was awarded to the romantic comedy "I'm through With White Girls" from Director Jennifer Sharp. Spirit of Freedom: Dramatic The Spirit of Freedom: Dramatic Award sponsored by Chopard was awarded to the drama "In The Valley of Elah" from Director Paul Haggis. Spirit of Freedom: Documentary The Spirit of Freedom: Documentary Award sponsored by Chopard was awarded to "The Iron Ladies of Liberia" from Directors Daniel Junge and Siatta Scott Johnson. Short Film The Award for Best Short Film, sponsored by Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch was awarded to "Rose" from Director Hoku Uchiyama. Capping off the ceremony was the announcement that BIFF's Filmmaker Residency Program, jointly sponsored by Ansbacher, will award $10,000 to local Bahamian filmmaker Gustavius Smith for his project BUILT FOR LOAD. An honorable mention was given to Jason Darcy for his project ADAM'S QUEST. BIFF's newly installed Filmmaker Residency Program was established to award a significant cash prize to a deserving independent Bahamian and Caribbean filmmaker vying for funding on his or her project. The prize money will go directly towards the development and production of the film. The esteemed group of Filmmaker Residency Advisors presiding over this year's program and evaluating the candidates included Shoreline Entertainment CEO Morris Ruskin, filmmaker Lawrence Konner ("Mighty Joe Young"), producer Norman Golightly ("Ghost Rider"), veteran film festival director Nicole Guillemet, and writer/director Susan Jacobsen. About The Bahamas International Film Festival: The Bahamas International Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the local community and international visitors with a diverse presentation of films from around the world. In addition to offering films that might not otherwise be released theatrically in the Bahamas, BIFF will provide a unique cultural experience, educational programs, and forums for exploring the future of cinema. For more information please visit www.bintlfilmfest.com. Sponsors for the Bahamas International Film Festival include: Atlantis, The Ministry of Tourism, Ansbacher, Aura Nightclub, Bacardi, Bahamas Ferries, Bahamas Tourism Channel, Best Buy Furniture, Bristol Wine and Spirits, British Colonial Hilton, Chopard, Green Parrot, FedEx Express, Fireworks Unlimited, Floral Arts, Galleria Cinemas, Hard Rock Café, Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch, Royal Bank of Canada, Saturn Films, The Director's Cut, Versace, Wendy's and thank you to our donors and patrons of the film festival. About the Winning Films:
I'm Through With White Girls USA / 2006 / 109 mins Language: English Director: Jennifer Sharp Producer: Phyllis Johnson Screenwriter: Courtney Lilly Principal Cast: Anthony Montgomery Genre: Drama New Visions Drama The only black guy in his indie-rock social scene, Jay Brooks(30 going on 21) is witty and opinionated. A story board artist by trade, and sci-fi junkie, he is quite the sexual overachiever in his indie rock world. Still, Jay feels unfulfilled as he watches Drake, a high school buddy, preparing for marriage. In The Valley Of Elah USA / 2007 / 144 mins Language: English Director: Paul Haggis Producer: Laurence Becsey Screenwriters: Mark Boal, Paul Haggis Principal Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, Jason Patric, Susan Sarandon Spirit of Freedom A career officer (Jones) and his wife (Sarandon) work with a police detective (Theron) to uncover the truth behind their son's disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq. Iron Ladies Of Liberia USA / 2007 / 97 mins Directors: Daniel Junge, Siatta Scott Johnson Producer: Henry Ansbacher Genre: Documentary Spirit of Freedom In November 2005, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became Africa?s first elected female president. A former finance minister known as the ?Iron Lady,? Sirleaf quickly appointed a team of strong women around her, including the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Commerce, and the Chief of Police. Iron Ladies of Liberia follows these women over the course of their turbulent first year in office ? a year which will determine the future of their country.Iron Ladies of Liberia is a unique look behind the scenes at the rebirth of a nation and democracy in action, under the steady hand of women determined to make history and move their country forward Rose USA / 2006 / 34 mins Language: English Director: Hoku Uchiyama Producer: Michael Silberman Screenwriter: Hoku Uchiyama Principal Cast: Phillip Rogers, Kathryn Robinson, Blaine Miller Shorts Little Travis lives for one day a year, the day he goes into the woods to meet his best friend Rose... Rose, however, doesn't even know his name. The ghost of a murdered teenage girl, Rose returns to the woods once every year to relive her final hours. Each year Travis joins her, not warning her of her fate. Loving and losing a girl who will never remember him takes its toll on Travis. Now a young man, he realizes he not only has the power to intervene but that he should, even if he risks losing her forever. # # #
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