Carolina Film Alliance

Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) 2025
2025-02-18 18:00 - 2025-02-23 15:00 (America/New_York) | University of South Carolina Beaufort, Center for the Arts, Beaufort, SC, United States

CFA General Meeting
2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd, N. Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
The film, Television, and Digital production industry is currently undergoing a correction in the United States. An update on the current state and future of this industry in the United States and Internationally will be interpreted and clarified. This is important for both cast and crew.
Members and guest get in free. Non-members pay $15
Make sure your membership/sponsorship is up to date.
https://carolinafilm.com/join/
click on Eventbrite link below to get your tickets.
CFA General Meeting Tickets, Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
Guest Speaker
Brandon James, President
Development and Production
Rough House Pictures

Additional Guest Speaker
Lee Donaldson, Key Grip
Owner/Operator,
Griporama, LLC

Matt Storm
SC Film Commissioner

Dan Rogers
SC Film Commission
Sr. Project Mgr.

Boyd Brown, Partner – TT&B

Campbell Mims, Associate – TT&B

Matthew Sefick, Regional Casting Director – Southeast & Mid-Atlantic Markets

SC Young Filmmakers Story Conference
2024-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | American Theater, 446 King Street, Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
SOUTH CAROLINA YOUNG FILMMAKERS STORY CONFERENCE – NOV. 8 IN CHARLESTON – Part of AfroSouth Film Festival
S.C. YOUNG FILMMAKERS is a filmmaking competition open to high school and middle school students across the state, from the South Carolina Film Commission and Trident Technical College.
The program will hold a YOUNG FILMMAKERS STORY CONFERENCE on Friday, Nov. 8, from 10a-11:30a at the American Theater in Charleston, part of the AfroSouth Film Festival.
Student attendees will meet professional filmmakers and have the opportunity to pitch them their YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT short film ideas (or other stories they’re working on).
The event is FREE and all are welcome. Educators are encouraged to bring students as a field trip. Get more info and register here. Reach out to brad@indiegrants.org for more information.
REGISTER FOR NOV. 8 YOUNG FILMMAKERS STORY CONFERENCE
DEADLINE FOR THIS YEAR’S YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT IS FEB. 10, 2025. To participate, students must create a short film (two minutes max) telling a cinematic story in any genre, following all rules and this year’s Creative Challenge — use a flashlight as a prop.
Entries will be scored by a panel of independent judges, with Top Ten scorers screening at a special program and awards ceremony. First Prize receives $750, Second Prize $500, and Third Prize $250.
GET ALL INFO & THE ENTRY FORM HERE.
Use your imagination! Be clever and creative! Most importantly, tell a great story!
Entries will be selected at the discretion of the South Carolina Film Commission, Trident Technical College, and their independent consultants. Please fully review the TERMS & CONDITIONS in the entry for more information and Official Rules.
As part of its training and professional development efforts, the South Carolina Film Commission presents a series of production seminars and other training programs each year. All programs are provided to South Carolina residents at no charge and on a regular basis by action of the S.C. Motion Picture Incentive Act, passed by the state legislature in 2004. Click here to join our email list for announcements and registration links for upcoming seminars.

3rd Annual AfroSouth Film Festival
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-10 | Harbor Walk, Charleston, SC, 360 Concord St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
The Festival takes great pride in going the extra mile to provide Festival Sponsors one-of-a- kind opportunities to personalize and “own” a key element of the Festival while celebrating true southern culture, in the elegant branding environment that is Charleston, SC.​
The Festival is infused with the creative spirit and multi-ethnic culture of the town that is reflected in its stunning architecture, robust fine and folk arts scene, Gullah and Lowcountry, cuisine and the essence of Southern hospitality.
This unique festival focuses on filmmakers, their creative spirit and their sources of inspiration around the Lowcountry. AfroSouth extends beyond screenings to theaters with interactive panels, workshops, youth programs, music and networking opportunities.

Upstate Film & TV Industry Forum
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities, 15 University St, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
South Carolina production industry professionals will present insight on the state’s film and television industry at the Upstate Film & TV Industry Forum on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10a-4p at the Governor’s School for Arts & Humanities in Greenville.
Sponsored by the Governor’s School and the South Carolina Film Commission, this cross section of producers, filmmakers, and VFX artists will be joined by representatives from Clemson University, South Carolina’s Indie Grants, and Governor’s School Film Department faculty.
The seminar will begin with an interactive course on the process of taking an idea all the way to the screen, taught by a two-time Emmy nominated Producer Sam Sokolow. This section will delve into how the film and television industry works in South Carolina – particularly physical production – and the jobs, roles, and vendor infrastructure that entails.
The program will also include a section on VFX with Greenville-based production house So Krispy and a panel on Creating Content in South Carolina with Destiny Macon (Talk Black), Geoffrey Gunn (Money by Sundown), DP John Carrington, and Producer Taylor Shanton.
A panel on educational resources from Governor’s School industry professional faculty members will round out the day.
The program is ideal for all levels of experience, especially those in the process of establishing careers or a client base in the industry.
The event is FREE and open to the public. Register at the link below.
https://www.indiegrants.org/oct-19-workshop-signup

Book Launch - One River, One Boat by Marjory Wentworth
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street, Charleton, SC, 29401, United States
You’re invited to celebrate the release of One River, One Boat by Marjory Wentworth,
a collection of poems and stories by the former poet laureate of South Carolina.
Thursday, September 12, 2024, 6 – 8 p.m.
Circular Congregational Church
150 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
With speakers Marcus Amaker and A $iahMae, the former and current poet laureates of Charleston.
Signed books will be available for purchase from Buxton Books at the event.

2nd Annual “Crews, Brews & Comedy” event hosted by Holy City Brewing
2024-08-18 14:00 - 18:00 | Holy City Brewing – Porter Room, 1021 Aragon Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29405, United States
Get ready for a hilarious afternoon filled with great company, tasty brews, great food, and top-notch comedy performances at Crews, Brews & Comedy!
The comedy lineup includes Bill Davis, Alvx Libby, and Robert Hopkins.
Doors, Cash bar and Kees Food Truck open at 2 pm. Performance starts at 4 pm.
$10 for advanced Non-Affiliated guests $15 at the door. Indoor event rain or shine.
CFA Members and their guests register for free tickets on eventbrite.com
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crews-brews-comedy-tickets-973790953957
If your membership needs to be renewed, please do so today.

We look forward to seeing everyone.

Indie Grants Submissions Due Aug 5
2024-08-05 00:00 - 23:59 | SC
Up to $45K for South Carolina Short Films is available.
Do you have the skills and drive to make a great film, to show off your storytelling skills and reach an audience? Then INDIE GRANTS is for you!
INDIE GRANTS funds and produces short films by South Carolina filmmakers, with an emphasis on quality and professionalism. Past projects have been official selections of top film festivals such as Sundance, Tribeca, American Black Film Festival, Palm Springs, Austin Film Festival, FantasticFest, Cucalorus, Tall Grass, Slamdance, and many more.
SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE AUG. 5. Review the application and get everything you need here.
And check out video pointers from South Carolina filmmakers and INDIE GRANTS staff here.

Diverse cast takes on “A Funny Thing…”
2024-08-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
by Chloe Hogan – Charleston City Paper
Stephen Sondheim’s musical romp through Rome, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” has desperate lovers, scheming neighbors and secrets behind every toga.
This comedic gem revitalizes the roots of comedy by melding the timeless scenarios of Roman playwright Plautus with the vibrant spirit of vaudeville, said one of the show’s key actors, Maddie Castro.
The standalone production at Queen Street Playhouse, on stage Aug. 2 – 4, is produced by Linda Eisen, a Charleston-based director and the owner of Coastal Talent agency.
Eisen worked with actor Castro (of local theater company Shortwave Kitsch) to put together an inclusive cast, bringing together professional actors and new performers in one show. The funny play was cast with inclusivity in mind, Castro said, “This is a show that celebrates all genders, races, sexuality, body type and ability.”
It’s supported by the SC Arts commission’s “Arts for All” grant which allowed the production team to gift tickets through community partners — We Are Family, HEART, and the College of Charleston Department of Theatre and Dance — Castro said, “So those folks can experience live theater and see themselves celebrated and represented on stage.”

But Castro emphasized just because the show is inclusive doesn’t mean it’s amateur.
“We have seasoned professional actors that are on stage and a really talented production team. But Linda really wanted to also include adults from HEART, and to cast this show gender and color blind… Seeing representation on stage was her big drive for doing this, and this is a really great, fun, joyful show for it.”

The show will offer a full on-stage orchestra, directed by Ryan Pagels, the producer of Charleston Classical Pride, a queer-focused classical music event held for the first time during this year’s Piccolo Spoleto.
The “Funny Thing” cast also includes older actors, some of whom haven’t been on the stage in a while, Castro added, “Linda’s brought a lot of them out of retirement. A lot of people are excited to see them on stage.”
There’s only 5 chances to catch the show at Queen Street Playhouse this weekend: 7:30 p.m., Aug. 2; 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3; and 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4. Find tickets starting at $30 on eventbrite.
Fo 501c3 organizations working with underserved populations, please reach out to funnythingchs@gmail.com to request complimentary tickets.
Diverse cast takes on “A Funny Thing…”

S.C. Young Filmmakers Screening - July 13
2024-07-13 14:30 - 17:00 | Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8, 201 Columbia Mall Blvd, Unit 211, Columbia, 29223, United States
After a record number of entries, the Finalists in the South Carolina Film Commission’s 2024 YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT will screen at a special event on Saturday, July 13 at 2:30pm at Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8 in Columbia, SC.
The program is FREE and open to the public. It will include Q&A with the filmmakers, announcement of winners, and a brief reception. (Register for the event here if you’d like to receive reminders and more info.)
YOUNG FILMMAKERS is an annual filmmaking competition for South Carolina students in grades six to twelve. Entrants submit two-minute short films and are required to incorporate a specific prop into their two-minute short films. This year that prop was a guitar pick.
“The contest has proven to be a great thing for young South Carolina filmmakers,” said Matt Storm, Director of the South Carolina Film Commission. “It’s an opportunity to practice the craft of video storytelling, which is a major driver for all industries at this point with real career opportunities.”
“The future is bright for video storytelling in the state,” said Glenn Seale, Dean of Film, Media and Visual Arts at Trident Technical College in North Charleston, one of the contest’s main partners. “We encourage everyone to come and see what these filmmakers have cooked up.”

Mother's Day
2024-05-12 | SC
Enjoy.
