The Bermuda International Film Festival will partner with the City of Hamilton to hold the event at the Earl Cameron Theatre next March.

Organisers said the partnership with the city would allow them to improve and enhance the festival experience.

The event will take place from March 17 to 25 at City Hall — a venue used by Biff for its last two festivals.

Hamilton mayor Charles Gosling said: “The city is delighted to support the 2018 Bermuda International Film Festival.

“City Hall is an arts centre and anything we can do to contribute to the arts in Bermuda will always be considered a win for us.

“Our city vision is to be a vibrant one and events like the film festival serve to fulfil that, while at the same time, providing our residents and visitors alike with the chance to experience an event of international standards.”

The partnership will enable Biff to work more closely with Bermudian-based Ad-hoc Service on digital projection and audio at the theatre.

Biff has had problems in the past with the cost and logistics of importing digital projection technology and projectionists.

The Bermuda Tourism Authority, the government’s Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, and Bermuda College have been added to the board to reflect the community ownership of the festival and to help broaden its appeal.

Biff is hosting a volunteer evening on Wednesday, November 15, from 5.30pm to 7pm.

For more details, e-mail volunteer@biff.bm or call 293-3456.