Thursday, September 24 @ 7:00pm Short film starts 7:00pm OCEAN'S ROSE Directed by Madeline Kennedy (Bahamian short film) Set in the Bahamas, Ocean's Rose is a short form documentary directed by Madeline Kennedy celebrating the life and achievements of world renowned diver and shark whisperer Ben Rose. The film focuses on promoting Ben's message of the importances of human connection with nature and protecting it. NATCHEZ Directed by Suzannah Herbert (Feature Documentary) Natchez explores an antebellum tourist town in Natchez, Mississippi, as it grapples with a romanticized past and its deep roots in the history of slavery.
The Bahamas International Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the local Bahamian community and international visitors with a diverse presentation of films from around the world. In addition to offering films that might not otherwise be released theatrically in the Bahamas, BIFF provides unique cultural experiences, educational programs, and forums for exploring the past, present, and future of cinema.