Devin VanVordel of American Event Rentals, puts on the finishing touches to the big Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) sign in front of the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts on Saturday. The BIFF opening ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Tickets on sale as Film Festival approaches

From staff reports

It’s almost here, and tickets are available for the 17th annual Beaufort International Film Festival scheduled for later this month and hosted by the Beaufort Film Society (BFS).

The event runs from February 21 through February 26, with all film screenings held at the USC Beaufort Center for the Arts at 805 Carteret Street in Beaufort.

All blocks are $15 each, while a Daily Film Pass is $50 for BFS members and $60 for non members each day. An All Events Pass is $270 for BFS members and $325 for non members.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.beaufortfilmfestival.com or patrons can pay at the door for screenings only. Tickets are also available at the Beaufort/Port Royal Convention and Visitors Bureau Visitors Center at 713 Craven Street in Beaufort.

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Special Matinee Screening – Stars Fell Again ($10) – 4 p.m. (start time)

Filmmakers Opening Night Reception – A ticketed event, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tabby Place, 913 Port Republic Street, Beaufort. Tickets are $45 (BFS Members) and $55 (Non BFS Members)

Wednesday, February 22

Film Screenings – 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last film starts)

Thursday, February 23

Film Screenings – 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last film starts)

Screenwriters Workshop – 6 to 7 p.m. (no charge)

Friday, February 24

Film Screenings – 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last film starts)

Saturday, February 25

Film Screenings – 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last film starts)

South Carolina Film Commission (Indie Grants Program) Special Presentation – 11 a.m. (no charge)

Sunday, February 26

Awards Ceremony Cocktail Hour – A ticket event, 4 p.m.

Awards Presentations – A ticketed event, 5 p.m., USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort. Tickets are $50 (BFS Members) and $60 (Non Members). This is included in the All Events Pass. Catering by Debbi Covington (Champagne included).

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