Tier 3
Beaufort, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
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 International 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 half 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.
The main submission deadline for Beaufort International Film Festival is around 31 October 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Beaufort International Film Festival costs from USD 30 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Beaufort International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Beaufort International Film Festival takes place in Beaufort, United States.
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