Join the Bahamas International Film Festival for an evening honoring two of the Caribbean’s most exciting filmmakers, as this year’s festival puts a spotlight on Caribbean cinema. Frank Flowers, Caribbean Shining Star Tribute The Caymanian writer-director behind Haven (2004), the first feature shot entirely on Grand Cayman, and The Bluff (2026), the Priyanka Chopra and Karl Urban pirate thriller that hit No. 1 on Prime Video in the U.S. and worldwide. Flowers also co-wrote the Sundance Audience Award winner Metro Manila and Bob Marley: One Love. He is the first recipient of BIFF’s new Caribbean Shining Star Tribute, created to honor filmmakers from the region. Lavado Stubbs, Rising Star Tribute The Nassau-born director and producer, and founder of Conchboy Films, is known for short documentaries and music videos rooted in Bahamian music and culture. His work has been selected for BIFF across multiple years. Presented in partnership with John Watling’s Distillery. More information at www.bintlfilmfest.com.