BIFF’s
line-up of 85 films from 32 countries tells only part
of the story of festival week. There is plenty to do aside
from film watching.
On
opening night, Volcanic Productions blows the doors open
to this year’s 10 th anniversary festival with the
BIFF Launch Party. Music entertainment will include
Bermuda's most eclectic DJ - Jon Legere - warming it up
with indie rock and dance beats. He will be followed by
Montreal urban legend - Andy Williams - known for his
Jazz fusion, Afro-beats & funk.
The party goes from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Tickets are $25 and
include four free drinks and catered food. They can be
purchased online at www.biff.bm or
from the festival box office at #6 Passenger Terminal,
Front Street. The box office is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
daily.
“This
has to be the best Friday night deal out there,” Mr. Legere
says. “Plus, party goers can meet and greet with BIFF’s
festival guests. We are expecting a sellout.”
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On Sunday, meet the visiting filmmakers, jury and other
festival guests at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess/BIFF
barbecue. The event goes from 12.30-3.30 p.m.
with a special BIFF BBQ menu, and a cash bar offering
happy hour prices.
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Wrap
up the festival week at Bermuda’s hippest party,
The Wrap, at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel.
Filmmakers and industry visitors let their hair down,
along with the volunteers who help us present the festival.
Award Presentations will be made at The Wrap, so join
in the fun for a long night of delicious food, and brilliant
music.
Tickets
are $75 in advance, and available at the BIFF Front Room
box office or online at www.biff.bm .
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BIFF
Late Nites are the place to meet the visiting
filmmakers, jury, international press and visiting industry
professionals. From opening night onwards, Late Nites
are the place to be from 8 p.m. until the wee hours of
the morning.
Late
Nites kick off at Robin Hood on Richmond Road on Saturday
March 17. The schedule for the rest of the week is: Sunday
– Heritage Court, Fairmont Hamilton Princess; Monday –
Fresco’s Wine Bar; Wednesday – Café Cairo; Thursday –
Waterloo House.
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The
festival’s BIFF Dinearound Card entitles
cardholders to a 10 % discount on their own meals at restaurants
participating in BIFF’s Dinearound programme during festival
week. Simply present your Dinearound Card to get
your discount.
BIFF
Dinearound Cards are $5 and on sale at the BIFF box office.
Media
Contact:
Duncan
Hall
Deputy
Festival Director
Bermuda
International Film Festival
Tel:
293-3456
Fax:
293-7769
E-mail:
deputydirector@biff.bm