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BIFF Extends Submission Date To January 15

BIFF Extends Submission Date To January 15

The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is extending its deadline for both the Bermuda short film competition and for Bermudian film submissions for BerMovie Day to Monday, January 15th. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is extending its deadline for both the prestigious Bermuda short film competition and... Read more of this article

BIFF Industry Film Social Set For This Evening

BIFF Industry Film Social Set For This Evening

The Bermuda International Film Festival is holding an industry Film Social at Bungalow 56 on Reid Street on Thursday 28th December from 6pm-8pm. “It is a great opportunity for students studying film both in Bermuda and abroad and for those in the industry here to get together. The event is free and those who wish to attend can RSVP to info@BIFF.bm,”... Read more of this article

Video: Filmmaker Releases ‘Buster’s Play Date’

Video: Filmmaker Releases ‘Buster’s Play Date’

Manta FX, a new animation studio, has released new short animated film titled ‘Buster’s Play Date’, which features a Bermuda Honey Bee, and took some seven months to produce and involved roughly 200 hours of image rendering. Buster’s Play Date is a three dimensional film, a departure from the cartoon line traditional style of animation and... Read more of this article

BIFF To Hold Open House On December 15th

BIFF To Hold Open House On December 15th

The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is holding an Open House at the BIFF office on Front Street on December 15th. “BIFF invites all supporters, volunteers, patrons and filmmakers to their Christmas House Party on December 15th from 4pm to 8pm. The event is part of the Open House Christmas Party in the Somers’ Building, 15 Front... Read more of this article

BUEI To Show Viceroy’s House & Wonderstruck

BUEI To Show Viceroy’s House & Wonderstruck

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is getting set to screen two films, Viceroy’s House on Sunday, December 10 at 5.15pm and Wonderstruck on Sunday, December 17 at 7.00pm in the Tradewinds Theatre at BUEI. Trailer for Viceroy’s House: The event poster says, “New nations are rarely born in peace… India, 1947: Lord Mountbatten... Read more of this article

Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland At BUEI

Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland At BUEI

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is getting set to present ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,’ on Saturday [Dec 9] at 3.00pm and 7.00pm in the BUEI Auditorium. The event poster says, “Follow Alice down the rabbit hole in this live in HD recording of Wheeldon’s exuberant ballet, inspired by Lewis Caroll’s much-loved... Read more of this article

BIFF Short Film Competition Deadline On Jan 1

BIFF Short Film Competition Deadline On Jan 1

The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is calling for International and Bermudian filmmakers to submit their films for BIFF 2018 for the prestigious Bermuda Short Film Competition. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda International Film Festival is calling for International and Bermudian filmmakers to submit their films for BIFF 2018 for... Read more of this article

Local Filmmakers Invited To Submit To BIFF

Local Filmmakers Invited To Submit To BIFF

The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is inviting local filmmakers to celebrate BerMovie Day and submit their short film to be part of the festival. With the success of last year’s BerMovie Day, BIFF 2018 is planning to open the festival with BerMovie Day on Sunday March 18th, 2018 at The Earl Cameron Theatre. Artistic Director of the... Read more of this article

‘Prerogative Of Mercy’ Screenplay Completed

‘Prerogative Of Mercy’ Screenplay Completed

The film screenplay, ‘Prerogative of Mercy,’ based on Island Flames, the best-selling book about the “last hangings on British soil and the December 1977 riots,” has been completed. Jonathan Smith, President of Island Flames Limited which owns the screenplay rights, stated: “When we announced this project in 2016, we recognized the... Read more of this article

Actress Lana Young To Appear On Law & Order

Actress Lana Young To Appear On Law & Order

[Updated] Bermudian actress Lana Young is set to appear in an episode of the popular ‘Law & Order SVU’ television series this evening [Nov 29]. Ms. Young posted the graphic below on Facebook and said, “Thanks Kathy Olsen and the Encompass Arts team! It’s a wee role so don’t blink, but I’m thrilled to be a part of... Read more of this article

Earl Cameron To Star in Radio 4′s Anansi Boys

Earl Cameron To Star in Radio 4′s Anansi Boys

Bermudian actor Earl Cameron recently celebrated his 100th birthday, but that hasn’t stopped him from continuing his legendary career as he gets set to star in BBC Radio 4′s adaption of Neil Gaiman’s novel ‘Anansi Boys’. According to the Radio Times, the six-part drama also stars Lenny Henry as Anansi/Mr Nancy, “an arachnid trickster... Read more of this article

Bermudian Made Short Animated Film To Screen

Bermudian Made Short Animated Film To Screen

Speciality Cinemas are set to screen a new Bermuda animated short film entitled ‘Buster’s Play Date’. The film is produced by Manta FX, a new animation studio. Manta FX falls under the umbrella of the local studio, Seymour Artists, which over the last 20 years has created several animated films and television commercials. Buster’s Play Date... Read more of this article

Column: ‘Film Is Engaging, Thought Provoking

Column: ‘Film Is Engaging, Thought Provoking

[Written by Dr Kuni Frith] I recently had the opportunity to view one of the most talked about documentaries of the year at BUEI entitled Heal. Director Kelly Noonan Gores brilliantly captures testimonials from individuals who experienced health transformations beyond the boundaries of modern day allopathic science. The film is a gripping, engaging,... Read more of this article

Nov 12: HPYSP To Host Movie Night Fundraiser

Nov 12: HPYSP To Host Movie Night Fundraiser

The Hamilton Parish Youth Soccer Program [HPYSP] is getting set to present a “Movie Night” fundraiser event on Sunday, November 12, with screenings of two films to take place. The films to be shown include ‘The Emoji Movie′ at 6.30pm and ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ at 8.30pm at Shelly Bay Field. Trailer for The Emoji Movie The event... Read more of this article

Film Festival Partners With City Of Hamilton

Film Festival Partners With City Of Hamilton

The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] announced its partnership with the City of Hamilton to hold BIFF 2018 at the Earl Cameron Theatre next March. “Our partnership with the City will allow us to improve and enhance the overall Festival experience. BIFF has held the last two of its Film Festival at City Hall, a venue the audience prefers.... Read more of this article

BUEI To Screen ‘Heal’ On November 1

BUEI To Screen ‘Heal’ On November 1

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will present a screening of the documentary “Heal” on Wednesday, November 1 at 7.30pm. Trailer for Heal: The event poster says, “Come join us and celebrate the Bermuda premiere of HEAL. Purchase your tickets today before they sell out. “A film by Kelly Noonan Gores about the power... Read more of this article