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Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) 2026

University of South Carolina Beaufort, Center for the Arts Beaufort

The Beaufort Film Society is pleased to present the 20th annual Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) February 17-22, 2026. As of November 2025, BIFF was ranked by filmmakers as one of the TOP 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals by FilmFreeway.

Awards will be presented in the categories of Feature Film, Documentary - Short and Feature Length, Animation, Short Films, Student Films, and Screenplays. We will also have the Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Ensemble Cast and Best Musical Score categories. And the ever popular audience voted awards -Audience Choice and Best Comedy.

Filmmaking by the Numbers

How to build a film financing plan that attracts equity Join Studio 15 co-founder and award-winning producer Emily Reach White of Greenville to learn how to put together a film package that appeals to investors. Yes, we'll talk business plans...but it's so much more than that. Find out the difference between recoupable and non-recoupable funds, how to justify your ... Read more

Young Filmmakers Story Conference – Oct 17

Charleston Visitors Center 375 Meeting St, Charleston

Student filmmakers are invited to join professional producers, writers, and directors for THE YOUNG FILMMAKERS STORY CONFERENCE on Friday, Oct. 17, from 10a-11:30a at the AFROSOUTH FILM FESTIVAL in Charleston. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their short film ideas to a panel of filmmakers for feedback. Students will view samples and receive pointers ... Read more