Oscar-nominated films to be screened for fundraiser
A series of Oscar-nominated films are set to be screened this week as part of a fundraiser to support Crime Stoppers.
The Crime Stoppers 9th Annual Film Weekend will begin on Thursday at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, with the four-day event featuring screenings of five 2026 Oscar-nominated films.
One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, The Secret Agent, Sinners and Marty Supreme are in the line-up.
The weekend will also include the screening of seven short films by Bermudian film-makers on Sunday.
The list of local films has:
• From the Sea we Come, produced by Noelle Young
• Gold Bermudian: Debbie Jones-Hunter, written and directed by Kaz Godfrey
• Gold Bermudian: Gina Swainson, written and directed by Marq Rodriguez
• Gold Bermudian: Michael Frith, written and directed by Kyle Simmons
• Isle of Devils and Lawman, both written and directed by Kalilah Robinson
• Outcasted, written and directed by Kayo George
A Crime Stoppers spokesman said: “This annual event is Crime Stoppers’ major fundraiser and helps support our community by empowering citizens to participate through its provision of anonymity and independence from police.
“The 800-8477 phone number provides a valuable service for communities and individuals who are reluctant to interact with police.”
He added: “Supporting this Crime Stoppers fundraiser will give people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
• Tickets for the screenings can be purchased online atwww.ptix.bmor at the BUEI ticket office
