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Friday, December 12, 2008
BAHAMAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE WINNERS 

The 2009 Bahamas International Film Festival wrapped last night in Nassau with Spike Lee's Miracle at St. Anna closing the fest.

Winners:

The New Vision Award: Cold Lunch, directed by Eva Sorhaug.

Jury Special Mention: Jay, directed by Xavier Pasion.

The Spirit of Freedom Narrative Award: Lion's Den, directed by Pablo Trapero.

The Spirit of Freedom Documentary Award: Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love, directed by Chai Vasarhelyi.

Jury Special Mention: War Child, directed by C. Karim Chrobog.

The Award for Best Short Film: Gone Fishing, directed by Chris Jones.

BIFF Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature: Rain, directed by Maria Govan.

BIFF Audience Award for Best Documentary: Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love, directed by Chai Vasarhelyi.


# posted by Jason Guerrasio @ 12/12/2008 11:25:00 AM
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