Hilton Head filmmaker’s work among first screenings at Beaufort International Film Festival

The Beaufort International Film Festival opens Thursday with a full day of screenings.

The first film starts at 9 a.m., and the last at 4:20 p.m. at USC Beaufort Center for the Arts in Beaufort. Among the selections is “The Red Grifo,” a 20-minute documentary by Hilton Head Island director Guy Smith about a man and his classic 1960s Iso Grifo sportscar.

A screenwriters workshop and table read will begin at 7 p.m., preceded by a wine and cheese reception. Thursday tickets are $15 for Beaufort Film Society members and $20 for nonmembers.

Thursday’s screenings

9 a.m.: “The Witching Hour” (student)

9:15 a.m.: “The Land of Exodous” (short)

9:45 a.m.: “Hot Chocolate” (animation)

10:05 a.m.: “Icarus” (student)

10:30 a.m.: “Rocket” (student)

11:20 a.m.: “The Red Grifo” (documentary)

Noon: “We Can’t Die” (short)

1 p.m.: “Children of the Mountain” (feature)

3 p.m.: “My Luchador” (short)

3:30 p.m.: “At Ease” (student)

4 p.m.: “Gardeners of the Forest” (documentary)

4:20 p.m.: “Fare” (feature)

This story was originally published February 15, 2017 at 8:53 AM with the headline "Hilton Head filmmaker’s work among first screenings at Beaufort International Film Festival."