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2019 BIFF Awards

Best of Festival ——-SATAN AND ADAM
Best Narrative Feature —–JINN
Best Documentary Feature ——INTO THE OKAVANGO
Best Short Film——-OFF GUARD
Best Short on the Beach——PAIGE
Best Local Filmmaker—– Emmanuel Tyson & Dan – Jamal Weekes for DEAR MUM

BIFF 2019 Founders Award as an Icon in the Performing Arts—–Sigourney Weaver
BIFF 2019 Award for Artistic Excellence——- Arturo Tappin
BIFF 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award —— Nicholas Brancker
BIFF 2019 McNeel Impact Award——–WASTED: THE STORY OF FOOD WASTE
BIFF Carmichael Award for Exceptional Storytelling——–BACK IN TIMES
BIFF Trident Award for Achievement in Film ——-CARGO

The Barbados Independent Film Festival
January 11-20, 2019

Welcome to the Third Edition of BIFF

The Barbados Independent Film Festival highlights the work of filmmakers, producers and actors from around the world. The Festival provides a platform for independent films that embrace the power of storytelling to inform, inspire and entertain. The Festival will feature films and shorts that celebrate the power of resilience and humankind’s ability to overcome adversity.

Event Highlights

Opening Night Gala presented by
First Citizens

HUGO followed by discussion with
composer Howard Shore

Cine Cuisine presented by
SlowFood Barbados

Cinema Under the Stars
featuring Sing Your Song

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2019 Billboards

Satan and Adam

WASTED! The Story of Food Waste

Jinn

RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World

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2019 SPONSORS

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FESTIVAL WEEK 2019

An entire week of film and fun, including special events that highlight elements of each screening and incorporates a unique networking opportunity for filmmakers, industry professionals, funders and filmgoers.

Film Screenings

Extraordinary films from rising stars and seasoned filmmakers will be paired with locally inspired events.

Filmmaker Workshops

Compelling Q&A’s and workshops will support professional and artistic development, and open the dialogue on current issues in the film industry.

Island Excursions

Local and guest filmmakers, producers, actors and professionals can explore Barbados and enjoy the best the island has to offer.

Special Events

The Festival will host an array of special events, all set within tropical and lush settings across the island.

BIFF COLLABORATION GRANT PRESENTED BY BTMI & BTPA

SEASIDE STABLES:
A Gallop to the Ocean

A short film which explores the cultural relationship between racehorses and the beautiful tranquil Caribbean ocean along the shorelines of Pebbles Beach, Barbados.

To learn more about the collaboration and to watch the full film, click the button below.

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GET INVOLVED

For those looking to make an impact through independent film, there are plenty of opportunities to support this initiative.

Join the team

We invite you to join our team of hard-working, fun-loving, problem-solving movie lovers.

Volunteer

Bim loves flim

Consider donating to help keep independent filmmaking strong in Barbados!

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Connect with us

If you have questions or feedback, send us a message and let’s chat.