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<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>
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<p>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).</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p><strong>Schedule of Events</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Tuesday, Feb. 21</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Special Matinee Screening </strong>– Stars Fell Again ($10) – 4 p.m. (start time)</p>
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<p><strong>Filmmakers Opening Night Reception </strong>– 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)</p>
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<p><strong>Wednesday, February 22</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Film Screenings </strong>– 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last film starts)</p>
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<p><strong>Thursday, February 23</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Film Screenings </strong>– 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last film starts)</p>
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<p><strong>Screenwriters Workshop </strong>– 6 to 7 p.m. (no charge)</p>
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<p><strong>Friday, February 24</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Film Screenings </strong>– 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last film starts)</p>
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<p><strong>Saturday, February 25</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Film Screenings </strong>– 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last film starts)</p>
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<p><strong>South Carolina Film Commission (Indie Grants Program) Special Presentation </strong>– 11 a.m. (no charge)</p>
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<p><strong>Sunday, February 26</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Awards Ceremony Cocktail Hour </strong>– A ticket event, 4 p.m.</p>
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<p><strong>Awards Presentations </strong>– 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).</p>
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