Beaufort International Film Festival

NAME OF FESTIVAL: Beaufort International Film Festival

SINCE: 2007

WHERE: Beaufort, South Carolina, USA

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The mission of the Beaufort International Film Festival is to enliven our community by fostering and developing a rich appreciation for the art of filmmaking.

In 2007 the Beaufort Regional Film Commission presented the inaugural Beaufort Film Festival. The purpose of the festival is to recognize aspiring filmmakers of almost every genre to include independent film, music, animation, short and long features, documentaries, and screenwriting.It is also an opportunity to showcase the beautiful "film-friendly" region of Beaufort and the Carolina Sea Islands.

For the past quarter of a century Beaufort has served as the backdrop for more than 20 major motion pictures, to include Forrest Gump, The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides, and many more. Through this festival we will reintroduce our sweeping marsh vistas, antebellum homes, and quiet charm of the old south to a new generation of filmmakers.

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Song For Hope: The Ryan Anthony Story by Chris Haigh (screengrab via Youtube)

Beaufort International Film Festival 2022 Announces Winners

The 16th Beaufort International Film Festival came to a close on Sunday night and announced the winning films and filmmakers.

Re-Opening directed by Chris Guerra and Matthew John Koppin

16th Beaufort International Film Festival Announces Official Selections and Honorees

2022 Beaufort International Film Festival will feature over 42 films that will make their South Carolina debuts.

Cinematographer John Bailey and Film Editor Carol Littleton - honored at Beaufort International Film Festival

Beaufort Film Society to Honor Cinematographer John Bailey and Film Editor Carol Littleton

The Beaufort Film Society will present the Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award to both John Bailey, and his wife Carol Littleton.

Beaufort International Film Festival Announces 2019 Finalists

Beaufort International Film Festival will host thousands of film lovers from around the world February 19 through February 24, 2019, in the historic coastal town of Beaufort, SC.

Paul Sorvino to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Beaufort International Film Festival

Paul Sorvino will be presented the prestigious Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th annual Beaufort International Film Festival in February.

City of Joy directed by Madeleine Gavin. (photo credit Paula J. Allen)

Beaufort International Film Festival Announces 2018 Finalists

The 12th Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) will host thousands of film lovers from February 21 to February 25, 2018, in the historic coastal town of Beaufort, SC. Awards will be presented in the areas of Features, Documentaries (Feature and Short), Short Films, Student Films, Screenplays, Animation. Comedy and Audience Choice. Also, winners will be named for Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Director BIFF 2018 also marks the inaugural presentation of the Pat Conroy […]

2015 Beaufort International Film Festival to Honor Andie MacDowell & Announces Film Finalists

Andie MacDowell

The Ninth Annual Beaufort International Film Festival starting February 11 and continuing to February 15, 2015, in the historic coastal town of Beaufort, SC announces the film finalists. BIFF 2015 will unveil the inaugural award for the Spirit & Pride of South Carolina Award, presented to that person whose career achievements in the areas of film, television or music have reflected positively on themselves and the state of South Carolina. The first award will be presented to Model and Actress Andie MacDowell, originally from Gaffney, SC. Academy Award Nominated Screenwriter and Best Selling Author Pat Conroy will present this inaugural award. Steve Rhea from Charleston, SC, will be presented the “Behind the Scenes” Award for his more than 30 years of work as a Film Location Specialist.

Andie MacDowell to Receive Inaugural Spirit & Pride of South Carolina Award at 2015 Beaufort International Film Festival

Multi-talented actress and model, Andie MacDowell, will be presented the inaugural Spirit & Pride of South Carolina Award at the 9th Annual Beaufort International Film Festival being held February 11 – 15, 2015. The award will be presented during the festival awards ceremony on Saturday, February 14 by internationally recognized best-selling author and Beaufort, South Carolina resident, Pat Conroy.

Winners Announced at 2014 Beaufort International Film Festival

THE ONE WHO LOVES YOU

The Eighth Annual Beaufort International Film Festival concluded on February 15th with the winners being announced in 9 categories and the presentation of the first ever Behind the Scenes Award. The award for Best Feature went to THE ONE WHO LOVES YOU, directed by Katharyn Grant and the award for Best Documentary went to AKA, DOC POMUS, directed by William Hechter and Peter Miller. The top award went to Film Editor and two-time Oscar Winner Arthur Schmidt (Forrest Gump and Who Framed Roger Rabbit). He was awarded the prestigious Jean Ribaut Award for Excellence in Film Editing.

Finalists Named for 2014 Beaufort International Film Festival

The Eighth Annual Beaufort International Film Festival taking place from February 12 to 16, 2014, has announced the finalists of the 34 films and screenplays selected in the categories of animation, documentary, short film, student film and features to screen at the upcoming festival. Many of the entries are from repeat finalists or winners. Of note among the finalists is the clean sweep of the student film category by the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Beaufort International International Film Festival Announces 2014 Festival Dates

The 8th annual Beaufort International International Film Festival (BIFF) will be held February 12 – 16, 2014, in Beaufort, SC. The festival is now accepting entries from filmmakers; Categories for competition are: Features , Documentaries, Short Films, Student Films, Animation, and Screenplays. The Early Bird deadline for submissions is July 31, 2013 with the final deadline being October 31, 2013.

RIP: Producer and director Chris Brinker Dies Suddenly

Producer and director Chris Brinker, best known for producing The Boondock Saints died suddenly Friday morning in Los Angeles California. According to reports, the 42-year-old producer was rushed to a Marina Del Rey hospital late Thursday night after experiencing a sharp pain in his chest and then later transferred to Kaiser’s Los Angeles Medical Center where his 4 a.m. surgery was unable to fix an aortic aneurysm he’d suffered. Chris is survived by his family and longtime fiancee, Erika Bruun-Anderson. Chris Brinker will still […]

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