Bahamas International Film Festival names 2009 award winners
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| Published on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 |
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NASSAU, Bahamas -- Competition winners were announced this evening at the awards ceremony for the 6th Bahamas International Film Festival, held in Nassau. The announcements were made by Festival Founder and Executive Director Leslie Vanderpool and BIFF jurors following a special career achievement event honouring Johnny Depp.
The Festival showcased 86 films from 26 different countries, including 38 features of which several are world or international premieres and nearly all Bahamian premieres. The four competition categories at BIFF are Spirit of Freedom: Narrative; Spirit of Freedom: Documentary; New Vision; and Short Film.
Below are the official competition winners at this year’s Bahamas International Film Festival:
New Vision
The New Vision Award was awarded to “Morenita,” written and directed by Alan Jonsson Gavica.
Spirit of Freedom: Narrative
The Spirit of Freedom: Narrative Award was presented to “La Soga,” a Dominican Republic film from Director Josh Crook.
Spirit of Freedom: Documentary
The Spirit of Freedom: Documentary Award was awarded to Katrina Browne’s “Traces of the Trade.”
Short Film
The Award for Best Short Film went to “Gaining Ground,” directed by Marc Brummund.
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