Open to both locals and international visitors, the festival was founded by Leslie Vanderpool in 2004.
[1] BIFF also hosts a youth film workshop that aims to provide young Bahamians with information and resources on filmmaking.
[2] The 2015 BIFF showcased several women-driven films such as Carol and Janis: Little Girl Blue.
[3] BIFF was listed among the 25 coolest film festivals in the world by MovieMaker Magazine.
[4] The following is a list of awards given at the Bahamas International Film Festival.