A SELECTION of award-winning films is on offer as part of the Bermuda International Film Festival's World Cinema Showcase next month.

Noted films from respected festivals will screen alongside Oscar-nominated works at the event, which this year celebrates its tenth anniversary.

BIFF's mission, "to advance the love of independent film from around the world, and create a community welcoming to filmmakers and filmgoers," is obvious in the quality of pictures which will screen in the World Cinema Showcase this year ? five award winners from the Cannes Film Festival, two award winners from the European Film Awards and two Oscar-nominated documentaries.

Thirteen films in total have been selected for the event, which runs from March 16 through 24 at cinemas throughout the island.