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BTA: Raising Bermuda’s Profile In Film Industry

BTA: Raising Bermuda’s Profile In Film Industry

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has produced a new video as part of a multi-layered approach to introduce Bermuda to filmmakers, television producers and others in the global entertainment industry. “The plan began in August of 2014 when the BTA joined the Association of Film Commissioners International [AFCI],” the BTA said. “As... Read more of this article

Fourth Screening For ‘Man Who Knew Infinity’

Fourth Screening For ‘Man Who Knew Infinity’

A feature film starring Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons is to screen in Bermuda for a fourth time. The Man Who Knew Infinity will screen on Saturday July 9 at 5.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. The film stars Mr Irons and Dev Patel [Slumdog Millionaire] in a true story of the friendship between Srinivasa... Read more of this article

Third Screening For ‘Man Who Knew Infinity’

Third Screening For ‘Man Who Knew Infinity’

A feature film starring Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons is to screen in Bermuda for a third time. The Man Who Knew Infinity will screen on Sunday July 3 at 3pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. The film stars Mr Irons and Dev Patel [Slumdog Millionaire] in a true story of the friendship between Srinivasa... Read more of this article

Encore Screening For ‘Man Who Knew Infinity’

Encore Screening For ‘Man Who Knew Infinity’

A feature film starring Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons is to screen in Bermuda for a second time. The Man Who Knew Infinity  will screen on Sunday. June 26 at 3pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. The first screening of the film, last Sunday, was completely sold out. Trailer for The Man Who Knew Infinity The... Read more of this article

Film Series To Screen ‘Sugar Coated’ & ‘Infinity’

Film Series To Screen ‘Sugar Coated’ & ‘Infinity’

An award-winning investigative documentary about the sugar industry, and a feature film starring Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, are to screen at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday June 19. Screening at 3pm, The Man Who Knew Infinity stars Mr Irons and Dev Patel [Slumdog Millionaire] in a true story of the friendship between Srinivasa Ramanujan [Patel],... Read more of this article

“Standing In The Shadows Of Motown” To Screen

“Standing In The Shadows Of Motown” To Screen

The U.S. Consulate and the Adult Library will continue the Bermuda National Library’s regular Consulate Night at the Library series at 6.00pm on Thursday, June 16 with a screening of “Standing in the Shadows of Motown.” The film is a documentary that recounts the story of The Funk Brothers, the uncredited studio musicians who recorded and performed... Read more of this article

Bermuda Forts To Be Featured By Film Producer

Bermuda Forts To Be Featured By Film Producer

The award winning director of the documentary “Cities of the Caribbean Islands” presented 30 DVD copies of the film to the Minister of Tourism Development, Transport & Municipalities Michael Fahy during a visit to the island. After making the presentation at Fort Hamilton in Pembroke, Martinique-born producer Patrick Baucelin said the gift is... Read more of this article

King’s Square Movie Night To Include Two Films

King’s Square Movie Night To Include Two Films

The Corporation of St. George is getting set to host a movie night event on June 3, with screenings of two films to take place. The films to be shown include Inside Out and Intern, with the event to get underway at 8.30pm at King’s Square. The event poster says, “Come enjoy movies under the stars. Bring your chair. Snacks will be on sale.” Related... Read more of this article

Kerri Seymour Wins Award At Toronto Festival

Kerri Seymour Wins Award At Toronto Festival

Bermuda cinematographer Kerri Seymour has won an award at the Toronto Short Film Festival, being honoured for the ‘Best Local Film’ of 2016. The film entitled. ‘Please Excuse my Accent’ was her thesis project and was completed during her third year at Humber Institute of Technology in Toronto, Canada. The film is a charming and somewhat humorous... Read more of this article

Review Of “Pele – Birth Of A Legend” Film

Review Of “Pele – Birth Of A Legend” Film

[Written by Glenn Fubler] On Friday evening, my wife and I saw the movie “Pele – Birth of a Legend” at Neptune Theatre, which we enjoyed; in spite of the critics’ poor ratings. We admit our bias given that we were growing up while this legend’s star was rising. Additionally, we were entranced by the cinematographer – a Spike Lee collaborator... Read more of this article

Film: “The Story Of Cannibalism In Jamestown”

Film: “The Story Of Cannibalism In Jamestown”

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs and the St George’s Foundation presents a film screening and discussion on the story of Jane The Story of Cannibalism in Jamestown and Bermuda’s Rescue on 12 May at the World Heritage Centre. The film depicts the story of the “starving time” in Jamestown history and how ships that arrived from... Read more of this article

Dr Angelou & Hologram To Feature At Film Series

Dr Angelou & Hologram To Feature At Film Series

An award-winning documentary about Dr Maya Angelou and Oscar winner Tom Hanks’ latest feature film are to screen at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday May 15. Screening at 3pm, A Hologram for the King stars Mr Hanks as a freshly divorced American businessman who arrives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with the mission of securing the deal of a lifetime with... Read more of this article

‘Cooperative Interest-Based Negotiation Process’

‘Cooperative Interest-Based Negotiation Process’

A special film screening of the Harvard Negotiation Programme’s “Cooperative Interest-based Negotiation Process” will be held at the Cathedral Hall on Tuesday May 10th from 5:30 – 7:00pm. The promo flyer said, “Do you want to help create a new environment for dialogue in Bermuda? Come join us at the Cathedral Hall Tuesday... Read more of this article

“Imagine A World Without Fish” At BUEI Talks

“Imagine A World Without Fish” At BUEI Talks

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will screen a film titled “Imagine a World Without Fish: The End of the Line” during an installment of the BUEI Talks series on May 3. The screening of the film – based on a book by Charles Clover, who will be on hand for a Q&A session – will be held at 6.30pm. The event... Read more of this article

BUEI Talks Series To Screen ‘Ocean Vet’ Episode

BUEI Talks Series To Screen ‘Ocean Vet’ Episode

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and Gass Productions will present episode four of the ongoing “Ocean Vet” series at an installment of the BUEI Talks series on May 2 and May 5. The screening of the episode – titled “The Mighty Marlin” and narrated by actor Michael Douglas – will be held at 7.30pm... Read more of this article

Two Films To Feature At Weekend Film Series

Two Films To Feature At Weekend Film Series

Award winning films from the Sundance and Cannes film festivals are to screen at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday April 17. Screening at 3pm, Sonita was the big documentary winner at Sundance this year, winning both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award in the world cinema documentary competition. The film also won the Audience Award at International... Read more of this article