Bacardi Limited will host an invitation-only Opening Night Reception to kick off the tenth Bermuda International Film Festival of world cinema. The reception will be today from 4.30-6.30 p.m. at Bacardi’s global headquarters building on Pitts Bay Road.

Visiting filmmakers, the BIFF 2007 jury members and organisers, international and local press, and the festival’s sponsors and patrons will enjoy signature Bacardi cocktails before heading to the cinemas for the festival’s opening night films. Bacardi is a Contributing Partner of the festival, and will also sponsor the Bacardi Limited Audience Choice Award, an award voted on by filmgoers, not BIFF judges. The winning film will be announced at the festival’s Wrap Party and Award Ceremony at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess on Saturday March 24.

“We are delighted to partner with BIFF and to help the festival celebrate its tenth anniversary,” said Gaston Tano, managing director of Bacardi’s Bermuda office. “We are all looking forward to kicking off the festival in style — and, of course, with great taste.”

“We appreciate the support of Bacardi, and indeed all of our sponsors, patrons, and other supporters,” added festival director Aideen Ratteray Pryse.

“We would not have a festival without them, and we are most grateful for their generous support.”[box] More on the Festival, Page 29