| How would the experience of annual | | | | International Film Festival (BIFF) claims |
| celebrations of outstanding films amidst the | | | | that the festival organizers are committed to |
| idyllic tropical settings of Bahamas be for | | | | exhibiting unique films that showcase truly |
| an international audience? Well, nothing | | | | international themes. Films that focus on |
| short of 'brilliant'! And needless to say, | | | | combining both enjoyment and thought |
| the 3rd Annual Bahamas International Film | | | | provoking concepts via the cinematic arts are |
| Festival (BIFF) 2006, about to take place | | | | more than welcome as entrants. Leslie |
| from December 7-10 will have all the | | | | Vanderpool, the Founder & Executive Director |
| necessary components to catch the fancy of | | | | of BIFF says that while they have screened |
| the international media with its brilliant | | | | hundreds of films from all over the world and |
| film screenings coupled with the nation's | | | | from all Diaspora, they will be showcasing a |
| tropical beauty and cultural charms that the | | | | slate of fifty narrative, documentary and |
| festival attendees will be able to indulge | | | | short films over the festival's four days. |
| in. With able support and close assistance of | | | | |
| the Founding Sponsors Atlantis Paradise | | | | A truly unique and special attraction of the |
| Island Resort and the Islands of The Bahamas | | | | Bahamas film festival event will be the |
| Ministry of Tourism, the three-day long | | | | star-value of actor Nicolas Cage, who is an |
| festivities in the international film | | | | Oscar winner and a Bahamian resident. He will |
| festival circuit will kick-off at the | | | | be present in the spectacular event as a |
| Atlantis Theatre, Paradise Island and at | | | | recipient of the Career Achievement Tribute |
| Galleria 6 JFK in Nassau, the two cultural | | | | sponsored by Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch |
| hubs of Bahamas. Programs, panels, and gala | | | | (LODH). What more, the much talked-about BIFF |
| parties to be held at various locations | | | | Tribute Chopard Award will also be presented |
| around Nassau and Paradise Island are | | | | at a gala event at the Atlantis Theatre at |
| supposed to be essential elements of this | | | | the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and |
| unique and gorgeous event. Above all, the | | | | Casino to Mr. Cage by Sir Sean Connery, his |
| most strikingly beautiful part of the whole | | | | co-star in "The Rock." |
| event is that it is available and accessible | | | | |
| to visitors and Bahamians alike. | | | | This gala attraction is due on Friday, |
| | | | December 8. |
| In its mission statement, the Bahamas | | | | |