Beaufort will again celebrate its connection to the movies. What you need to know
An annual celebration of Beaufort’s ties to the film industry returns this week.
The 14th annual Beaufort International Film Festival begins Tuesday with an opening reception at Tabby Place in downtown Beaufort. A variety of productions will be screened at USC Beaufort Center for the Arts from Wednesday through Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. through the evening each day.
Filmmakers from all over the world submitted films to the festival, with finalists selected to be screened in Beaufort. Winners will be crowned during an awards ceremony Sunday night.
The films range from short comedies as brief as 5 minutes long to feature-length productions running more than 90 minutes.
Here’s what you need to know to enjoy the festival.
Winners we know already
Eugene Gearty, Pat Conroy Lifetime Achievement Award: The Oscar and Emmy-winning sound designer and editor has worked in the film and television industry for decades. His credits include “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” “Do The Right Thing,” “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
Joshua DeFour, Santini Patriot Spirit Award: DeFour, a Marine Corps veteran who was a combat videographer, won the award for his 2019 film “The 11th Order,” which depicts the true story of two Marines killed while stopping a suicide truck bomber in 2008. The award is given for films portraying American military, veterans and their families in a way that “reflects the highest standards of service and sacrifice for the good of others.”
John David Reynolds, Behind the Scenes Award: Reynolds, from Charleston, has worked in numerous film roles that include grip, gaffer, electrician, lighting director, editor, producer and director, a news release said. His work has included multiple Olympic games, presidential debates and work on films including “The Patriot” and “The Notebook.”
Tickets
Tickets are $6 for individual screenings, $45 for daily passes for film society members and $55 for non-members. A pass to every event is $255 for members and $320 for non-members.
Tickets can be bought online at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com. Screenings can also be paid for at the door at USCB Center for the Arts at 805 Carteret St. in Beaufort or at the Greater Beaufort-Port Royal Convention and Visitors Bureau at 713 Craven St.
Schedule
(*For complete schedule with film titles and categories, visit www.beaufortfilmfestival.com)
Tuesday
Filmmakers opening reception, 6-8p.m., Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic St.; $45 for Beaufort Film Society members, $55 for non-members.
Wednesday
Film screenings, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (last film begins), USC Beaufort Center for the Arts; 805 Carteret St., Beaufort.
Thursday
Film screenings, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (last film begins), USCB Center for the Arts.
Screenwriters workshop, 6 p.m., USCB Center for the Arts, $15 for Film Society members, $20 non-members.
Friday
Film screenings, 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (last film begins), USCB Center for the Arts.
Saturday
Film screenings, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (last film begins), USCB Center for the Arts.
Sunday
Awards ceremony, 7 p.m., USCB Center for the Arts, $45 members, $55 non-members.
This story was originally published February 16, 2020 at 6:00 AM.
